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A Little Roundup 06.08.23

6/8/2023

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Olympic Sports Athletes Are Making News

Olympian Anna Rizatdinova honors the special resilience of fellow Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast Oleksandra Paskal, who's competing  - and winning despite -traumatic war injury.
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Were sleeping pills partly to blame for tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas' lackluster effort against Carlos Alcaraz at the French Open?

'"Vindicated": Team Australia boxing Olympic medalist Harry Garside sees his assault charges dropped.

Who are FIBA's '10 must-watch' athletes of the upcoming Women's EuroBasket 2023?

"I just want to get back to my best and stay injury free." Badminton star P.V. Sindhu tries to look past a disappointing early exit at the Singapore Open.

Winning the recent European Triathlon Championships was a surprise 'dream come true' for Team Luxembourg's Jeanne Lehair

Nick and Gabi Albeiro talk to the Kick Set podcast on Nick's coming out, swimming as siblings, and more.

ISU checks in with speed skater Merijn Scheperkamp, who has eyes on Milan Cortina 2026 after a 'breakthrough' year last season.

What's the family connection between 3x3 basketball star  - and World Cup star - Cameron Brink and NBA superstar Stephen Curry?

Olympic sailor Martin Kirketerp wants to see sailing "as spectacular as possible" in order for it to thrive.

'Perspective and persistence' have guided veteran Annelous Lammerts to pursue Paris 2024's Formula Kite sailing.

Golf star and Tokyo 2020 Olympian Rory McIlroy sees his role as spokesperson for the PGA TOUR amidst the surprising LIV Golf merger announcement continue uncomfortably.

How did Team Great Britain cox Henry Fieldman end up in two separate boats at the European Rowing Championships last weekend?

"I think there will be a mass walkout from the sport." Tokyo 2020 champion Joe Choong looks at Paris 2024 as a possible swan song for modern pentathlon.

Olympians Adam Rippon (figure skating) and Ronda Rousey (judo) join the cast of Stars on Mars.

Tokyo 2020 Team South Africa field hockey player Rusten Abrahams has found post-playing 'sporting adventure' in Mumbai.

IJF's 'The Olympic Champions' asks Sydney 2000 judoka Pino Maddaloni his thoughts on the effects winning gold has had.

FEI reflects on how New Zealand eventer Blyth Tait sees equestrianism as naturally an inclusive sport.

'Wily veteran' wrestler Yuliia Tkach has renewed thoughts on Paris 2024 after a key recent victory.

CBC: Hammer thrower Camryn Rogers 'can't stop impressing audiences'.

Will Olympic track & field legend Carl Lewis lead the University of Houston to a collegiate championship?

​Can runner Katelyn Tuohy make history with a unique double  at the NCAAs this weekend?

Rising sprinter Tersis Orogot is one to watch as the NCAA Championships hit this weekend...are Budapest 2023 and Paris 2024 next?

Runner Nikki Hiltz is a 2023 Now Award winner by them.

Tokyo 2020 volleyball champion Team France is honored as 'Knghts of the Legion of Honor'.

2022-23 was "the most fun season" for short track speed skate Anna Seidel after return from more injury.

Last week's World Taekwondo Championships were 'preparation' for Team Ghana's Henrietta Armah and Amed Sama as they look to their home African Games next year.

Leon Sejranovic hopes his landmark World Taekwondo Championships medal provides inspiration for a younger generation in Australia.

Did you know Nordic combined star Johannes Lamparter once had weightlifting ambitions?

Retired skeleton veteran Ander Mirambell receives the Olympic Order from the Spanish Olympic Committee.

Not giving up and maintaining courage has led Team Slovenia's Ana Gros to stardom in team handball.

​Athlete to watch: 'Coach' Mary Thiesen Lappen has had a fast start in international weightlifting - can she make it to Paris 2024 for Team USA?

Is Paris 2024 'a realistic target' for Team Vanuatu to finally secure Olympic beach volleyball qualification?

Athens 2004 soccer silver medalist Julio Gonzalez Ferreira's life is one of 'triumph over adversity'.

Doubt the effect soccer superstar Lionel Messi has on marketing? His future playing home at Major League Soccer's Inter Miami would disagree...

Soccer stars Sam Kerr, Megan Rapinoe, Yuki Nagasato, and Asisat Oshoala get miniature-ized as Lego.
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(from l) Megan Rapinoe, Yuki Nagasato, Asisat Oshoala, and Sam Kerr figurines (Lego)
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Let's Get Social 05.26.23

5/26/2023

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What Have Olympic Sports Stars Been Up To This Week?

Jessie Diggins and Zanden McMullen get down.
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Angela Tenorio, Anahi Suarez, Yuliana Angulo, and Marileidy Paulino look ready to form a girl group...
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Guillaume Cizeron gives us a good b&w.
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Tobias Schneider contemplates a sunset.
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Anhelina Ovchynnikova gets our attention for some words of advice.
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Athletes Worth Watching 04.12.23

4/12/2023

 

New Names In Olympic Sports Making Waves...

Maya and Zoe Lueders may be from from keen bobsled stock through their father Pierre, but their athletic prowess lies in speed skating.
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Maya and Zoe Lueders (Chris Dornan & IBSF/Viesturs Lacis)
Can Ariana Villa and Karelys Simisterra Ortiz continue pushing Team Ecuador growth in beach volleyball with another world championship appearance?
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Ariana Villa and Karelys Simisterra Ortiz (foreground) (FIVB)

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Let's Get Social 04.11.23

4/11/2023

 

Let's See What Olympic Sports Stars Are Up To On Social Media...

Lewis Clarebut got outside for a bit.
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Pita Taufatofua hangs out in paradise.
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Laura Nolte took a sunny stroll.
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Josefina Tapia hits the beach.
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Charlie Siragusa for the win in Tahiti...
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A Little Roundup 04.10.23

4/10/2023

 

Olympic Sport Athletes In The News

Team Ukraine artistic swimmers Maryna and Vladyslava Aleksiiva contemplate missing Paris 2024 due to possible Russian participation.
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Maryna and Vladyslava Aleksiiva (Reuters video screenshot)
Ukrainian road cyclist Kostya Deneka is a fatal casualty in the war against the Russian invasion.

Tennis' Iga Swiatek weighs in on a missed chance her sport has on stronger anti-Russian war positions.

Tennis.com: Jessica Pegula may be the busiest, funniest, and bravest player on the WTA Tour.

Hong Kong fencers Fong Hoi-sun and Ryan Choi add their own 'concern's at the possible inclusion of Russian competitors to the circuit.

Team England's women's soccer team approach the upcoming FIFA World Cup eagerly as current momentum is on its side.

Meanwhile, is Team Australia star Samantha Kerr hiding an injury in her own soccer World Cup run-up?

'The truest definition of a superstar', Team Canada's Marie-Philip Poulin cements her legacy breaking 100 international career goals in ice hockey.

Despite a health 'break' from gymnastics, Olympic champion Sunisa Lee still eyes Paris 2024.

Dutch gymnast Mara Titarsolej extends her career by joining the collegiate system in the U.S.

Seamlessly breaking into senior-level competition has earned gymnast Ruby Pass 'Commonwealth Games Australia Emerging Athlete of the Month' honors.

Oblique Seville isn't backing away from Jamaican high hopes in sprinting, with big personal 2023 goals.

Rising Team Ireland sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke just wants "to work harder, run faster".

Athletics Weekly checks in with middle-distance runner Ellie Baker and her goals post a stong 2022.

"It was a real trauma. It was hell." Tifany Huot-Marchand reflects on her in-competition accident. But her recovery has 'defied the medics'.

"And I'm ready to get to work." Basketball's Lorenzo Brown is looking to help power the point guard role for Team Spain at this summer's FIBA World Cup.

Pop singer-turned-competitive swimmer Cody Simpson goes public with a heartfelt birthday message to fellow swim star Emma McKeon.

"From Darkness to Gold": Bruno Rezende's autobiography is due later this month, detailing his'most beautiful victories, the biggest disappointments", and more in his volleyball career.

More volleyball as Team Colombia's women's team provides a strong example of the power that FIVB's Volleyball Empowerment Project has in global development.

"This will be my big challenge for the second stage of my life." Figure skater Mao Asada opens an ice skating rink outside Tokyo.

Beach volleyball pair Pablo Herrera and Adrian Gavira's longevity on the professional circuit is serving as 'inspiration for Spain's young talent'.

An International Weightlifting Federation Refugee Team forms, giving seven athletes a chance to compete internationally at the upcoming worlds.

Will Team Australia world championship medalist Kaye Scott be forced to retire at age 40?

Olympics.com: "Yeah, for sure. Why not?" Landmark Alpine skier & snowboarder Ester Ledecka aims for another double attempt at Milano Cortina 2026.
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