A Look At Olympic Sports Athletes In The News
Olympics: How has rhythmic gymnast Viktoriia Onopriienko discovered 'new strength' amidst the 'trying times' of the war in Ukraine?
Viktoriia Onopriienko (Lawrence Griffiths/Getty)
Sydney 2000 diving medalist Olena Zhupina reflects on both her Olympic and broadcasting careers, and more. (in Ukrainian)
"Very nervous. Very tense." Team Ukraine's Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk reflects on a tight triple jump competition at the worlds. (in Ukrainian)
400-meter sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke sees a fourth-place finish at the world championships as "extra motivation for next year, getting so close".
Olympic fencer Cody Mattern takes his athlete's perspective to the LA28 Olympics organizing team.
Los Angeles 1984 long hurdles champion Nawal El Moutawakel offers positive perspective on the World Athletics elections this past week.
Slovakian race walkers Dominik Cerny and Hanka Burzalova create some magic at the end of the 35km events at the World Athletics Chamionships.
"Next year, we've got big plans." Long sprinter Matthew Hudson-Smith wants an upgrade from world silver at Paris 2024.
Shot putter Valerie Adams, pole vaulter Renaud Lavillenie, runner Aisha Praught-Leer, race walker Diego Garcia, long jumper Jasmine Todd, and sprinter Adam Gemili are elected to the World Athletics' Athletes' Commission.
Meanwhile, will current World Athletics president and double Olympic racing champion Sebastian Coe be the next IOC president?
It was thoughts of his children and family that helped push Team Ecuador race walker Daniel Pintado to a worlds podium in Budapest this past week. (in Spanish)
Pole vault co-world champions Nina Kennedy and Katie Moon confront backlash against that gold medal share.
How did 'deja vu' push Josh Kerr to upset gold in the 1500 meters at the World Athletics Championships?
Hammer throwers Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers show that Canada can compete in field throwing events 'with the best in the world'.
p.s. here are 'five fun facts' on Katzberg...
"We've got to be presented to the world." Double sprint champion Noah Lyles lets his frustration show regarding track & field marketing in the U.S.
USA TODAY: Sprinter Sha'Carri Rickardson 'is fiery, blunt, and one of the best things in sports'.
CNN remembers the murders of Kenyan runners Agnes Tirop and Damaris Mutua and ponders what is happening in the town of Iten.
Former Olympic ice dancer Alexandra Paul a victim of a fatal car crash at home in Canada...
...while rising road cyclist Tijl De Decker suffers his own fatal crash in training.
Isn't it a shame that Team Spain's FIFA Women's World Cup win isn't getting attention for...the win?
Team Poland windsurfer Pawel Tarnowski keeps a new father's perspective after his 13th place world championships finish.
Abigail Vander Wal leads a group of U19 players looking for U23 success in world volleyball as well.
ESPN: Team USA's FIBA World Cup squad has 'low experience, lots of belief'.
Beach volleyball champion Alix Klineman takes the opportunity for a 'late run' toward Paris 2024 qualification after childbirth.
Recent setbacks were no match for Team Czech Republic gymnast Dominika Ponizilova's 'single-mindedness' at the World University Games.
The upcoming weightlifting worlds may be a shambles as multiple champions plan 'no-lifts' despite weighing in.
More from Inside the Games as shooter Peter Wilson speaks 'as an enthusiast' and calls for the return of mixed events in the Olympic sport.
Cate Campbell is 'determined' to be the first Australian swimmer to appear at five Summer Olympics.
Swimming great Michael Phelps - along with tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams - features in a new single from rock band Fall Out Boy.
Esquire goes 'California dreamin'' with American tennis player Taylor Fritz.
Retired U.S. tennis great Andy Roddick has a rare conversation in GQ Sports on his own career during the 'Big Three' era.
Are we headed for another marquee Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz tennis duel at the U.S. Open?
Rising Italian tennis ace Jannik Sinner in The Guardian: 'There's nothing wrong with losing - but lose in the right way'.
"Very nervous. Very tense." Team Ukraine's Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk reflects on a tight triple jump competition at the worlds. (in Ukrainian)
400-meter sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke sees a fourth-place finish at the world championships as "extra motivation for next year, getting so close".
Olympic fencer Cody Mattern takes his athlete's perspective to the LA28 Olympics organizing team.
Los Angeles 1984 long hurdles champion Nawal El Moutawakel offers positive perspective on the World Athletics elections this past week.
Slovakian race walkers Dominik Cerny and Hanka Burzalova create some magic at the end of the 35km events at the World Athletics Chamionships.
"Next year, we've got big plans." Long sprinter Matthew Hudson-Smith wants an upgrade from world silver at Paris 2024.
Shot putter Valerie Adams, pole vaulter Renaud Lavillenie, runner Aisha Praught-Leer, race walker Diego Garcia, long jumper Jasmine Todd, and sprinter Adam Gemili are elected to the World Athletics' Athletes' Commission.
Meanwhile, will current World Athletics president and double Olympic racing champion Sebastian Coe be the next IOC president?
It was thoughts of his children and family that helped push Team Ecuador race walker Daniel Pintado to a worlds podium in Budapest this past week. (in Spanish)
Pole vault co-world champions Nina Kennedy and Katie Moon confront backlash against that gold medal share.
How did 'deja vu' push Josh Kerr to upset gold in the 1500 meters at the World Athletics Championships?
Hammer throwers Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers show that Canada can compete in field throwing events 'with the best in the world'.
p.s. here are 'five fun facts' on Katzberg...
"We've got to be presented to the world." Double sprint champion Noah Lyles lets his frustration show regarding track & field marketing in the U.S.
USA TODAY: Sprinter Sha'Carri Rickardson 'is fiery, blunt, and one of the best things in sports'.
CNN remembers the murders of Kenyan runners Agnes Tirop and Damaris Mutua and ponders what is happening in the town of Iten.
Former Olympic ice dancer Alexandra Paul a victim of a fatal car crash at home in Canada...
...while rising road cyclist Tijl De Decker suffers his own fatal crash in training.
Isn't it a shame that Team Spain's FIFA Women's World Cup win isn't getting attention for...the win?
Team Poland windsurfer Pawel Tarnowski keeps a new father's perspective after his 13th place world championships finish.
Abigail Vander Wal leads a group of U19 players looking for U23 success in world volleyball as well.
ESPN: Team USA's FIBA World Cup squad has 'low experience, lots of belief'.
Beach volleyball champion Alix Klineman takes the opportunity for a 'late run' toward Paris 2024 qualification after childbirth.
Recent setbacks were no match for Team Czech Republic gymnast Dominika Ponizilova's 'single-mindedness' at the World University Games.
The upcoming weightlifting worlds may be a shambles as multiple champions plan 'no-lifts' despite weighing in.
More from Inside the Games as shooter Peter Wilson speaks 'as an enthusiast' and calls for the return of mixed events in the Olympic sport.
Cate Campbell is 'determined' to be the first Australian swimmer to appear at five Summer Olympics.
Swimming great Michael Phelps - along with tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams - features in a new single from rock band Fall Out Boy.
Esquire goes 'California dreamin'' with American tennis player Taylor Fritz.
Retired U.S. tennis great Andy Roddick has a rare conversation in GQ Sports on his own career during the 'Big Three' era.
Are we headed for another marquee Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz tennis duel at the U.S. Open?
Rising Italian tennis ace Jannik Sinner in The Guardian: 'There's nothing wrong with losing - but lose in the right way'.
Jannik Sinner (Frank Gunn/AP)
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