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Olympic gold medallist Noah Lyles: ‘I want that rock star effect’
2 months, 1 week ago

Olympic gold medallist Noah Lyles: ‘I want that rock star effect’

The Telegraph  

Once the image is finely honed, in the final hours and minutes before he steps into the stadium, it’s the energy of the crowd that gives Lyles the necessary turbo ‘You need to have fun with it. ‘They have us all underneath the stadium, and that’s where we’re most exciting and energetic,’ he says of the moments before the big …

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Paris Olympics Memorable Moments: Simone Biles was the star but the spotlight reached many faces
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris Olympics Memorable Moments: Simone Biles was the star but the spotlight reached many faces

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The United States won the …

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Raquel Kochhann, breast cancer survivor, now Brazil's flag bearer at Paris 2024: Inspirational tale of Rugby sevens star
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Raquel Kochhann, breast cancer survivor, now Brazil's flag bearer at Paris 2024: Inspirational tale of Rugby sevens star

Hindustan Times  

Rugby sevens star Raquel Kochhann held the Brazilian flag high at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics and etched her name in the country and games' history. Kochhann holding her country's flag after winning the battle against breast cancer is an inspirational tale for everyone across the globe. Brazil's flag bearer Raquel Cristina Kochhann is lifted up by fellow …

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Man asks Leander Paes for tips to win an Olympic medal, tennis star suggests, ‘start by…’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Man asks Leander Paes for tips to win an Olympic medal, tennis star suggests, ‘start by…’

Hindustan Times  

When an X user tagged Leander Paes in his post and asked him to share tips or advice on how he can win an Olympic medal in the sport, the tennis star shared one. X user Saurabh Sharma shared this pic of himself when he asked Leander Paes to share tips. While the six-year-old girl correctly matches Virat Kohli and …

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WNBA star, two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge
2 years, 5 months ago

WNBA star, two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge

The Hindu  

KHIMKI Brittney Griner was back in court on August 2 for her trial for cannabis possession amid U. S. diplomatic efforts to secure her release. If convicted, the WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist could face 10 years in prison. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Monday that Russia has made a “bad faith” response to …

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Star athlete, Yili brand spokesman shines at Winter Olympics
2 years, 10 months ago

Star athlete, Yili brand spokesman shines at Winter Olympics

China Daily  

Chinese athlete Su Yiming becomes the new brand spokesman of Yili Group. Star Chinese athlete Su Yiming, 17, recently became the new brand spokesperson of Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Ltd – or the Yili Group – the top dairy company in China and the largest in Asia. Su triumphed in the men's snowboard big air with a combined …

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Gu takes home gold for China as Peng watches from stands
2 years, 11 months ago

Gu takes home gold for China as Peng watches from stands

Al Jazeera  

Teen sensation took top spot with stunning final jump as tennis star who made sexual assault allegations was spotted in the crowd. China’s Eileen Gu won the inaugural gold medal in the Freeski Big Air event at the Winter Olympic Games on Tuesday as tennis star Peng Shuai was spotted watching from the stands. Tennis star Peng Shuai, whose welfare …

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Tokyo Olympics: Badminton star Kento Momota grateful for chance after deadly crash
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Badminton star Kento Momota grateful for chance after deadly crash

Hindustan Times  

Japanese badminton star Kento Momota says he plans to play "with a sense of gratitude in my heart" when he makes his Olympic debut at the Tokyo games. Tokyo Olympics: Badminton star Kento Momota grateful for chance after deadly crash. The Olympics will be the biggest test Momota has faced so far in his comeback from a fatal highway accident …

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‘Miracle on Ice’ star Mark Pavelich dies at treatment home
3 years, 10 months ago

‘Miracle on Ice’ star Mark Pavelich dies at treatment home

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Mark Pavelich, the speedy center from the Iron Range who played on the “Miracle on Ice” Olympic hockey team, has died at a treatment center for mental illness. “We are saddened to hear about the passing of 1980 Olympic gold medalist Mark Pavelich,” USA Hockey said in a statement. forever a part of hockey history.” Pavelich was undergoing …

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India's Vivek Sagar Prasad, Lalremsiami named FIH's rising stars of 2019
4 years, 10 months ago

India's Vivek Sagar Prasad, Lalremsiami named FIH's rising stars of 2019

Firstpost  

Vivek polled 50 percent of all National Association votes, 23 per cent media votes, 15.1 per cent fans/players votes for a combination of 34.5 per cent votes. Lausanne: The Indian men’s team midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad was on Monday named as 2019’s rising star of the year by the International Hockey Federation. He was also a member of the Indian …

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I'm Fulfilling My Father's Dream: 17-year-old Weightlifting Star Jeremy Lalrinnunga
5 years ago

I'm Fulfilling My Father's Dream: 17-year-old Weightlifting Star Jeremy Lalrinnunga

News 18  

New Delhi: Jeremy Lalrinnunga, first Indian to win a gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games, on Sunday said he is fulfilling his father's dream by representing the county in various senior weightlifting competitions. He was a junior champion, but unfortunately, he didn't go on to play for India and therefore I am fulfilling his dream," said Lalrinnunga. "I clinched …

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FINA World Championships 2019: Swimmers slam Sun Yang over doping allegations, back Mack Horton for snubbing Olympic star on podium
5 years, 5 months ago

FINA World Championships 2019: Swimmers slam Sun Yang over doping allegations, back Mack Horton for snubbing Olympic star on podium

Firstpost  

World championship swimmers slammed China’s Sun Yang over lurid doping allegations and said competitors were firmly behind Australia’s Mack Horton, who snubbed the Olympic star on the podium. Gwangju: World championship swimmers slammed China’s Sun Yang over lurid doping allegations and said competitors were firmly behind Australia’s Mack Horton, who snubbed the Olympic star on the podium. America’s Matt Grevers …

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Anniversary Games: Fraser-Pryce takes on Asher-Smith in London 100m shootout
5 years, 5 months ago

Anniversary Games: Fraser-Pryce takes on Asher-Smith in London 100m shootout

The Hindu  

Double Olympic 100 metres champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will go head-to-head with British sprint star Dina Asher-Smith at the Anniversary Games in London this weekend. The men’s 100m pits former Jamaican world champion Yohan Blake against Canadian star Andre De Grasse, who has struggled with illness and injury since winning three Olympic medals in 2016. Mihambo vs Reese The women’s long …

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Highs and Lows of PSG star Neymar's career
5 years, 10 months ago

Highs and Lows of PSG star Neymar's career

The Hindu  

Few could have anticipated 10 years ago, when a 17-year-old by the name of Neymar was brought on for final half hour of Santos' clash with Oeste in a small stadium in Sao Paulo, that he would go on to become the most expensive player in world football. RELATED | It's amazing to beat Real Madrid, says Ajax's Frenkie de …

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