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A Little Roundup 08.04.22

8/4/2022

 

Olympic Sport Athletes Are Making Headlines

Amidst the war back home, Pavlo Altukhov and fellow Ukrainian canoeists aim "to raise (their) country's flag" as best they can at the World Canoe Sprint Championships.
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Pavlo Altukhov (left) (Darron Cummings/AP)
Olympic champion Andy Murray's season-long support for Ukraine inspires a contribution from this week's Citi Open tennis organizers.

How did tennis player Emma Raducanu get herself comfortable dancing in a music video?

Double Olympic medalist Alina Kabaeva, one of the most decorated-ever rhythmic gymnasts, is 'finally sanctioned' by the United States for connections to Russian government amidst its war against Ukraine.


Tokyo 2020 Olympic boxer Oshae Jones finds herself in an unfortunate legal predicament.

"Gold is a question of faith." Beach volleyball player Laura Ludwig pens an autobiography, revealing past doubts and future plans. (in German)

Listen in on this conversation between 'the only two Indians who have won an individual gold medal at the Olympic Games', shooter Abhinav Bindra and javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra.

Might sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya make it to Paris 2024 after her national team debacle last summer in Tokyo?

Sprinter Akani Simbine may not receive much attention at home in South Africa, but surely he is one of his nation's greatest-ever sportsmen?

More exploits from U20 sprinter Letsile Tebogo renews Usain Bolt comparisons.

Two days before electrifying the Commonwealth Games crowd, long-distance runner Eilish McColgan asked how the 'wee nation' of Scotland produces fine running talent.

Middle-distance running is a family affair for Team Ecuador's Carmen Caisaltin, trained by her Olympian mother Janeth. (in Spanish).

Tongan taekwondo (and cross country) star  - and humanitarian - Pita Taufatofua receives an official Certificate of Recognition from Thomas Bach.

More Tonga...that was rugby sevens player Sione Tupou (with weightlifter Kuinini Manumua) carrying the Tongan flag at the Commonwealth Games.

Is London 2012 champion Ki Bo Bae one of South Korea's greatest archers?

A quartet of Team Australia's field hockey women's squad uniquely reach individual milestones, together.

Although only a month removed from having his foot in a cast, swimmer Adam Peaty is "heartbroken" he couldn't win immediate gold. UPDATE: He bounced back fine.

Andrew Jeffcoat was on the "brink of depression" last year, but now finds himself with swimming gold at the Commonwealth Games.

Members of Team USA's Alpine ski team incorporate military training into their off-season regimen.

"The attention we received was something really special." The Tour de France Femmes road cyclists appreciate the 'magic of the Tour'.

Might NBA stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Al Horford appear for Dominican Republic this summer in basketball World Cup qualifiers?

Who are basketball players-to-watch at this weekend's U18 Women's European Championships?

Team Canada Olympians Cynthia Appiah (bobsled), Stephanie Labbe (soccer), and Mark Tewksbury (swimming) join the lineup for the Unmatched: Sports Equity in Sports Conference in Ontario.

Felicia Stancil's journey to this past weekend's BMX world championship title included a dislocated hip earlier this year.

Team England basks in the glow of the Euro 2022 women's title, sparking talk of change in culture.

So, how many of Team Great Britain's London 2012 soccer squads can you name?

Who are the "at least 40" publicly-LGBTQ athletes competing at the Commonwealth Games?

Track cycling legend Laura Kenny calls for increased safety measures in the velodrome, before fighting back retirement fears and winning a Commonwealth gold.

Speaking of Commonwealth track cycling...so, what is the drama, then, with Team Australia if Team Austrlaia secured two medals?

Gymnast Riley Loos knows his level of difficulty is key to future championship success.

Triathlete Beth Potter is "buzzing" after fulfilling a major goal of medaling at the Commonwealth Games.

Count skeleton racer Marcus Wyatt as a candidate to the WADA Athlete Council to help sport integrity.

Get a peak behind the summer training regimes of rising Team USA short track speed skaters Andrew Heo and Brandon Kim.

Naidangiin Tuvshinbayar made history for Team Mongolia at Beijing 2008; now the former judoka faces jail for murder.
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More judo: After disappointment last cycle, can Christa Deguchi fulfill a path toward the Olympics with a strong 2022 season?
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Christa Deguchi (Koji Sasahara/The Associated Press)

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