Learning About Olympic Athletes In The News
Figure skating champion Oksana Baiul doubles down her commitment to fellow Ukrainian athletes in conversations with Sport24. (in Ukrainian)
Long hurdler Anna Ryzhykova talks her 2023 season, plans toward Paris 2024, and more with Suspilne Sport. (in Ukrainian)
​Her "calling in (track & field)" may be "bigger than winning medals", but coming short of global podiums still pushes sprinter Marie-Josee Ta Lou.
World Athletics: Get to know middle-distance running star Mary Moraa, for whom athletics has been a path to being 'somebody'.
Heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson has a "best moment" with the unveiling of a dedicated mural at her former school.
Sprinter / long jumper Tianna Madison embarks on a new path, coaching at San Jose State.
Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad talks to Al Jazeera on faith, representation, and Islamophobia.
Will fencer Aron Szilagyi suceed fellow Hungarian Daniel Guyrta on the IOC Athletes' Commission?
Team Ireland canoeist Jenny Egan's belated honeymoon gets the VIP treatment.
"It is and always will be an honor to be at number one in your sport..." offers equestrian eventing rider Oliver Townend as he regains the top ranking.
Freestyle skiing champion Eileen Gu has 'winning tips' to offer in Vogue China. (in Chinese)
FIS checks in with freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury as he begins his preparations for the 2023/24 season.
More FIS...Victor Muffat-Jeandet, Atle Lie McGrath, and Lara Colturi, and Roni Remme are just some of the Alpine skiers celebrating a return to the slopes after injuries last season.
Ghanian Forrester Osei enjoyed a "privileged opportunity" to represent weightlifting at the recent International Athletes' Forum in Lausanne.
"My body is for wrestling." Asian Games champion Tulga Tumur Ochir sees his talent in the sport as a gift.
Star road cyclist Remco Evenepoel doesn't see 2023 as a 'completely successful' season, after not placing in a Grand Tour.
Get to know the Team USA 'dynasty' you may not realize exists...its women's water polo team.
Elena Micheli credits two Rottweilers, Amber and Rio, for helping her success as a modern pentathlete.
Who made the roster cut for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in tennis next month?
Diver Tom Daley's Made with Love weekend podcast has a special guest in Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Is Los Angeles 1984 champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton "fighting for her life"?
Surfer Owen Wright talks to The Guardian about his 'remarkable journey' back from brain injury.
Team USA: Paris 2024 is a quickly approaching 'unique opportunity' for Team USA men's soccer.
Soccer stars Leah Williamson and Chloe Kelly make Hello!'s cut as some of the 'best dressed' on the 2023 Pride of Britain Awards red carpet.
Beijing 2008 sport shooting champion Abhinav Bindra gives his approval of Team India's performance at this year's Asian Games.
Speaking of Asia...the Olympic Council of Asia's first-ever elections for its Athletes Committee result in wins for Julyana Al Sadeq (taekwondo), Husein Alireza (rowing), Ning Ding (table tennis), Lee Chun Ho (karate), Zulhumar Dashkinova (judo), Merdan Atayev (swimming), Saina Nehwal (badminton), Ng Sheyna (bowling), and Terry Tae (gymnastics).
p.s. Table tennis star Ning Ding aims to help others transition to post-competition life with that Olympic Council of Asia election post.
Which swimmers are in the lead after the first weekend of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup?
More from the Asian Games as swimmers Zhang Yufei and Qin Haiyang earn MVP honors and commit to 'ratifying their achievements' at Paris 2024.
​Her "calling in (track & field)" may be "bigger than winning medals", but coming short of global podiums still pushes sprinter Marie-Josee Ta Lou.
World Athletics: Get to know middle-distance running star Mary Moraa, for whom athletics has been a path to being 'somebody'.
Heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson has a "best moment" with the unveiling of a dedicated mural at her former school.
Sprinter / long jumper Tianna Madison embarks on a new path, coaching at San Jose State.
Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad talks to Al Jazeera on faith, representation, and Islamophobia.
Will fencer Aron Szilagyi suceed fellow Hungarian Daniel Guyrta on the IOC Athletes' Commission?
Team Ireland canoeist Jenny Egan's belated honeymoon gets the VIP treatment.
"It is and always will be an honor to be at number one in your sport..." offers equestrian eventing rider Oliver Townend as he regains the top ranking.
Freestyle skiing champion Eileen Gu has 'winning tips' to offer in Vogue China. (in Chinese)
FIS checks in with freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury as he begins his preparations for the 2023/24 season.
More FIS...Victor Muffat-Jeandet, Atle Lie McGrath, and Lara Colturi, and Roni Remme are just some of the Alpine skiers celebrating a return to the slopes after injuries last season.
Ghanian Forrester Osei enjoyed a "privileged opportunity" to represent weightlifting at the recent International Athletes' Forum in Lausanne.
"My body is for wrestling." Asian Games champion Tulga Tumur Ochir sees his talent in the sport as a gift.
Star road cyclist Remco Evenepoel doesn't see 2023 as a 'completely successful' season, after not placing in a Grand Tour.
Get to know the Team USA 'dynasty' you may not realize exists...its women's water polo team.
Elena Micheli credits two Rottweilers, Amber and Rio, for helping her success as a modern pentathlete.
Who made the roster cut for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in tennis next month?
Diver Tom Daley's Made with Love weekend podcast has a special guest in Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Is Los Angeles 1984 champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton "fighting for her life"?
Surfer Owen Wright talks to The Guardian about his 'remarkable journey' back from brain injury.
Team USA: Paris 2024 is a quickly approaching 'unique opportunity' for Team USA men's soccer.
Soccer stars Leah Williamson and Chloe Kelly make Hello!'s cut as some of the 'best dressed' on the 2023 Pride of Britain Awards red carpet.
Beijing 2008 sport shooting champion Abhinav Bindra gives his approval of Team India's performance at this year's Asian Games.
Speaking of Asia...the Olympic Council of Asia's first-ever elections for its Athletes Committee result in wins for Julyana Al Sadeq (taekwondo), Husein Alireza (rowing), Ning Ding (table tennis), Lee Chun Ho (karate), Zulhumar Dashkinova (judo), Merdan Atayev (swimming), Saina Nehwal (badminton), Ng Sheyna (bowling), and Terry Tae (gymnastics).
p.s. Table tennis star Ning Ding aims to help others transition to post-competition life with that Olympic Council of Asia election post.
Which swimmers are in the lead after the first weekend of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup?
More from the Asian Games as swimmers Zhang Yufei and Qin Haiyang earn MVP honors and commit to 'ratifying their achievements' at Paris 2024.
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