What Have Stars of Olympics Sports Been Up To Lately?
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A Look At Olympic Sports Athletes In The News
High jumper Yaroslava Mahuchickh tries her best to compartmentalize her competition life away from the realities inside Ukraine.
Meanwhile, don't forget about fellow Ukrainian high jumper Andrii Protsenko, aiming for another Olympic run despite finding it "hard to make plans" these days. (in Ukrainian) Who is new indoor track 400-meter world record holder Christoper Morales Williams? A guy who wouldn't let flu symptoms get in his way... Runner Jakob Ingebrigsten may have more global glory, but his brother Henrik still earns his respect. 'Process-driven' pole vaulter Eliza McCartney finds work around a tender achilles in her Paris 2024 prep. Sprint legend Allyson Felix enjoys some time in Jamaica ahead of an expected second child. Which Beijing 2022 ice hockey players are 'making an impact' in the NHL now? \World of Show Jumping reports on equestrian Cian O'Connor's securing of investment on his mounts in his pursuit of a Paris 2024 berth. Team GB gets 'close-up' with equestrian dressage star Carl Hester on his Olympic career, and more. Stanislav Medvendeko won two NBA basketball championships, but now still has Ukraine close to his heart in his post-playing career. (in Ukrainian) Kayaker Lisa Carrington wins the 'most prestigious' Lonsdale Cup in New Zealand for the fourth time. Might New Zealander taekwondo athletes Cole Creich-Watene, Elsa Mohzdeh, Jamie Carpenter, and Jemesa Landers not head to Paris this summer even if any of them win the Oceania Olympic qualifiers? Skateboarder Aurelien Giraud gets cloned by the Musee Grevin in Paris. Short track speed skaters Jordan Pierre-Gilles and Renee Steenge 'have big goals' with Team Canada. After Tokyo 2020 disappointment, sailors Fynn Sterritt and James Peters are headed to Paris 2024 knowing that they have "one last shot" for a medal. When not racing, Team USA Alpine skier Jacqueline Wiles enjoys taking control of a Cessna 172 Skyhawk single-engine plane. After a "hell of a (last) season", beach volleyball world champion David Schweiner's goals for 2024 include "getting some medals". Tennis champion and London 2012 Olympian Simona Halep has her "head held high" after appealing a doping-related suspension. Polish volleyball player Asia Wolosz talks independence and expressing herself with The Owl Post. The legal case against soccer star Dani Alves reaches a guilty verdict stage. Diver Matty Lee opens up on mental health, therapy and more in a two-part Instagram confessional. Fellow diver Julia Vincent of South Africa sees her performance at the recent worlds as "a great step" in her preparations for Paris 2024. The Guardian looks at 'the courageous journey' of Antwerp 1920 boxer Frank Dove. The Athletic: Gymnast Jordan Chiles is ready to be 'that girl' at Paris 2024 for Team USA. "Insanely happy" competing again, gymnast Oleg Vernaiev aims for Paris 2024 with thoughts of Ukraine. Road cycling and prospective mountain bike star Peter Sagan claims "everything is under control" as he recovers from a heart procedure. Biathlon World: Team France's Quentin Fillot Maillet's four worlds medals this year underscore his return to form this season. Rachel 'Raygun' Gunn and Jeff 'J-Attack' Dunne are ready to 'bring street culture' to Paris 2024 as Team Australia breakers. Fencer Ysaora Thibus continues her fight against her "involuntary contamination" that resulted in a doping suspension charge. âOlympics checks in with star swimmer Siobhan Haughey on her Irish-Hong Kong roots, "good mix" of swimming styles, and more. The Sydeny Morning Herald: Get to know Team Australia swimmer Cassiel Rousseau... Speed skating champ Thomas Krol transitions into a flying new career. Olympic Sports' Stars Get Social (Media)...
Alice Volpi poses for the camera.
Jacob McCorry gets some recovery in.
Miquel Trave tries canoeing in a historic spot...
Tom Daley was busy even when not diving at worlds...
Carlos Garrote works the runway.
Catching Up On Olympic Sports Athletes In The News
Swimmer Chad Le Clos stunned at London 2012, and hopes his worlds appearance this year sets up another 'surprise' at Paris 2024.
Star swimmer Kyle Chalmers has a 'side hustle' to diversify his interests as he works toward Paris 2024.
New Zealander Erika Fairweather may be an elite swimmer, but she faces a 'steep task' for success at this summer's Olympics. Hong Kong swimmer Siobhan Haughey is content with her 'nice collection' of medals from the worlds last week. Sport 24 checks in with Moscow 1980 swim champion Serhii Fesenko...the Soviet system, politics in sport, and more. (in Ukrainian) Get to know surprise 50-meter freestyle swimming world champion Vladyslav Bukhov. (in Ukrainian) Swiss bobsledder Sandro Michel's intensive care continues after a freak accident on the track last week. Track cycling legend Chris Hoy shares news of his unfortunate battle against cancer. Queerty talks Olympic Village life, a return to the Games, and OnlyFans with rower Robbie Manson. Fraud, gender identity, and love: The confusing drama level around fencer Nam Hyun-hee is pretty high. Boxing star and Athens 2004 medalist Gennady Golovkin looks set to lead Kazakhstan's National Olympic Committee. Irish boxing star Kellie Harrington uses the Dare to Believe program to 'inspire the next generation'. Ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean commemorate the 40th anniversary of their iconic Sarajevo 1984 Olympics win. Did you know Team Great Britain archer Penny Healey has a pet...emu? Road cyclist Ricardo Carapaz and other Team Ecuador Olympics-bound athletes get a taste of Paris with a visit to the French embassy. Team USA' field hockey star Abby Taner is the latest in a line of sport successes in her family. Jake Harvie: Team Australia has its own family legacy star in men's field hockey. Northern Irish rugby star Robert Baloucoune is "raring" to play for Team Ireland's sevens team in Paris. Elena Elniadis recounts "ten unforgettable days" at the European water polo championships. (in Greek) What does For the Win think Team USA's women's basketball squad will look like at Paris 2024? Meanwhile, two men's stars adamant on their Paris ambitions are Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Davis. Was double Olympian and tennis legend Andy Roddick a victim of robbery in Moscow? Gymnast Kaliya Lincoln has a new floor routine that she hopes is key to her Paris 2024 ambitions. Meghan Agosta: A triple Olympic ice hockey champion for Team Canada retires. Kayaker Tim Anderson opens up with emotion on making Team Australia for Paris 2024. Fox Sports: Middle-distance runner Cameron Myers makes 'a major Olympic statement' at only age 17. Sprinter Julien Alfred 'wants to make history for St. Lucia on the global stage'. Is pole vaulter Molly Caudery a Paris 2024 podium contender after turning heads at the U.K. national championships? Team Jamaica champion long sprinter Sean Bailey adds a major personal milestone along his road to Paris 2024. "I will be satisfied if it serves as an example." Runner Mohammed Katir suspended for missing tests. Sprinter Richard Kilty thinks he has one more go at an Olympics this year 'in his battered legs'. Irish track star Phil Healy was 'dogged by illness' last year and more, but is back and "gunning for everything again". Olympics: How has table tennis player Bernadette Szocs 'built a winning mentality'?
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