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A Little Roundup 07.24.23

7/24/2023

 

Get To Know Olympic Sports Athletes In The News

Olympic champion Zhan Beleniuk offers 'intrigue' on the status of Team Ukraine wrestlers in upcoming competitions against Russians. (in Ukrainian)
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Zhan Beleniuk (c/o Sport24)

A "surreal" first world medal has diver Caeli McKay motivated even more for a possible Paris 2024 trip.

Meanwhile, it was a 'gladiatorial mindset' that powered divers Jack Laugher and Anthony Harding to early Paris 2024 qualification.

Rio 2016 Olympian Zhang Shuai receives an apology from her opponent in *that' tennis match.

Is Carlos Alcaraz's Wimbledon win a 'changing of the guard' sign in men's tennis?

Meanwhile, Olympic tennis champion Alexander Zverev's alleged relationship reputation takes another hit with more complaints.

Curious: Australian national all-around champion Heath Thorpe not selected for the upcoming world championship team.

Team Slovakia double Olympian gymnast Barbora Mokosova wants to make one more 'normal' Games.

Team New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox's "lonely" routine in the U.S. gets a break in this week's British Open.

Heather Bansley's and Sophie Bukovec's tournament debut as a beach volleyball pair got off to a good start in Edmonton.

USA TODAY's Christine Brennan talks mental health with Team USA swimmers, including Regan Smith, Caeleb Dressel, Michael Phelps, Lydia Jacoby and more.

Speaking of Phelps...what did he think about his last world record being broken by Leon Marchand?

Daniel Wiffen shares insight into how he and fellow Team Ireland swimmers prepared for this week's World Championships.

With two Olympic medals under her belt, can Siobhan Haughey finally win a worlds medal as well?

"It's a tough one to swallow". Swim star James Magnussen has strong thoughts on the decision to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games...

And...what does fellow retired swimming star  - and Team Australia Commonwealth Games Chef de Mission  - Petria Thomas have to say?

CBC​: What are the swimming stories to watch for Team Canada at the World Championships this week?

Team Netherlands' Aida van Daalen's move to Florida for training was a key catalyst inspiring her breakout in discus and shot out.

Rising sprinter Almond Small is "locked in already" as he contemplates a run at Paris 2024 qualification.

"You must believe in yourself and believe it is possible." Sprint legend Usain Bolt sees a unique tribute to his legacy unveiled.

Long hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone decides to focus on the flat 400 only at the upcoming worlds.

Team Great Britain's Lawrence Okoye looks to prove his 'potential' in the discus throw.

More Team Great Britain, as Zach Wallace wins the FIH's  'Magic Skill Award' for his field hockey exploits.

"Playing in the Olympic in your backyard...is pretty tempting." Team USA water polo 'elder statesman' Alex Bowen contemplates Los Angeles 2028.

Would-be figure skater-turned-sports shooter Ginny Thrasher knows the 'uncertainty' of the sport means how much longer she'll compete is an unknown.

Rugby sevens Olympian and TV presenter Greg O'Shea makes the society pages again with a Milan trip.

From fencing and track & field to beach volleyball and rugby sevens, ten athletes are shortlisted for the IOC's inaugural 'Climate Action Awards'.

Sport climber Jakob Schubert shares a YouTube video of his "most fun trip ever", tackling 'Mallorca's hardest deep water solo lines'.

Has the French public not warmed to now-two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard?

Time trials, gravel, and indoor heat all helped road cyclist Grace Bown for a Tour de France Femmes challenge this year.

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi made quite the debut for Inter Miami...

U23 star Seydouba Cisse vows to fight for Paris 2024 soccer qualification for Team Guinea in a playoff.

Team Canada's women's soccer team star Quinn announces a 'See Them, Be Them' initiative supporting gender diverse soccer players.

It's 'now or never' to win a World Cup for Team Brazil women's soccer star Marta.

"You just ask what you're needed to do." Julie Ertz maintains a veteran's presence on Team USA's USWNT.

The New York Times: '(USWNNT star Sophia Smith has been ready for her World Cup moment'...

"The goal is the best moment of my life." Soccer Olympian Hannah Wilkinson reflects on a special opening match at the FIFA Women's World Cup.
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Hannah Wilkinson scoring (FIFA)

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