Aleksander Aamodt Kilde and Lucas Pineiro Braathen hit the court.
Daria Bilodid is vibin' in Spain.
Anna Ryzhykova is happy at home.
Hello, Antoinette de Jong!
Lolo Jones celebrates the 4th of July in style.
A Roundup Of Links To Olympic Sports Athletes In The NewsTeam Ukraine boxer Oleksandr Khizhnyak has perspective on meeting with media during his European Games campaign: Talking about the war is more important than shitty medals". (in Ukrainian) 'Unfazed by the spotlight', 18-year-old archer Penny Healey scored a landmark win for Team Great Britain at the recent European Games.
IBU looks at its 30 years anniversary, with the perspective of biathlon legend Ole Einar Bjoerndalen. Credit card fraud what? Controversy engulfs Team France's biathlon team and star Julia Simon. The New York Times checks in with swimmer Caeleb Dressel after a Nationals appearance where he "wanted" to compete, finally. More from The New York Times: Golfer Minjee Lee talks time off, wind, and, the U.S. Women's Open. Double Olympian Sarah Cook levels up with an appointment as CEO of Rowing Australia. Imogen Grant reaches an exclusive milestone with fast racing at the recent Varese World Rowing Cup II. Nordic combined Jarl Magnus Riiber joins FIS for an "Instagram Live Talk' on the 2023 season, song requests, and more. Urska Zolnir is the latest featured judoka interview in IJF's 'The Olympic Champions' series. How are some figure skaters staying fit and sharp over this summer break between seasons. The women of Seychelles take the lead in driving conservation - and sailing awareness. Triple Olympian gymnast Tomas Gonzalez made a big sacrifice for the latest "Aqui Se Baila" competition...shaving his iconic mustache. (in Spanish) 'GOAT' Nino Schurter and 'the worlds fastest mum' Rachel Atherton headline the veteran fields for the upcoming mountain bike world championships in Glasgow. Veteran Hans-Kristian Solberg Vittinghus sees the end of a special 'relationship' with the Istora Senayan badminton event. "Shaun White: The Last Run" is a look at the 'tough choices' the Olympic champion made to star in snowboarding is detailed in a new documentary. "Another gold in the bag!" Olympic wrestler Blessing Oborududu sees success on the sand, too. What does Wimbledon great Roger Federer think of GOAT 'rival' Novak Djokovic chasing his record? Yanina Wickmayer appreciates the 'special journey' she's had since returning to tennis after motherhood. ITTF: Get to know new number one in table tennis men's singles, Team China's Wang Chuqin. The weightlifting worlds aren't until September, but the IWF Refugee Team is already at training camp. Would-be Team Canada surfing prodigy Erin Brooks has a significant setback charged against her. Soccer star and double Olympian Neymar - and his new mansion - get into environmental trouble. What do stars Sarah Nurse and Cassie Campbell-Pascall, amongst others, think of the new women's ice hockey league announcement? U20 long-distance runner Agate Caune 'has long been a name to watch' but high profile challenges await for the Team Latvia athlete. Both Jakub Schubert and Janja Garnbret reached key wins at the sport climbing world cup at Villars. Champion sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is 'more determined than ever' for the remainder of the 2023 season after recovering from knee injury. Team Greece's Panagiotis Ioannidis and Thodoris Papadimitriou acknowledge the historical significance of earning a first elite podium in the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour. Olympic Sports Stars Are On Social Media, Too
Markus Fuchs contemplates a dream.
Valentina Margaglio enjoys a Val d'Isere stay.
Tommasso Dotti hangs out seaside.
Alex di Giorgio is out at sunset.
Ikka Herola takes a dip.
Olympic Sports Athletes Are Making NewsOlympian Anna Rizatdinova honors the special resilience of fellow Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast Oleksandra Paskal, who's competing - and winning despite -traumatic war injury. 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. A Look At Olympic Sports Athletes In The News
Team Ukraine's Taras Khimich leads fellow modern pentathletes in criticizing the UIPM for allowing a return of Russians to competition.
Multiple successes at the latest gymnastics world cup stop 'has brought (Team Ukraine's Illia Kovtun more than gold medals'.
âRetired Olympic gymnast Sergio Sasaki finds a new career with Cirque du Soleil. Joel Rintala is the inaugural field hockey 'Hat Trick Hero' in a new FIH video series. Paula Badosa talks tennis and role models in the latest Glamour Espana. (in Spanish) Interview: 'Jannik Sinner is ready for tennis superstardom'. Tennis great Serena Williams revealed some family news along with her Met Gala appearance. Speaking of which...multiple other Olympic sports athletes joined Serena Williams on the Met Gala red carpet this year, including fellow tennis players Roger and Mirka Federer, Andy Roddick, and Matteo Berrettini, and baskteball players Russell Westbrook, Brittney Griner, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Dwyane Wade. And freestyle skier Eileen Gu! âTeam Greece basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo waxes 'philosophical about 'failure''. Forbes' 'World's 10 Highest-Paid Athletes' list for 2023 is topped by soccer stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, and includes fellow Olympians LeBron James and Kevin Durant (Basketball) and tennis' Roger Federer. Tokyo 2020 boxing medalist Harry Garside finds himself in some legal trouble upon return from 'reality'. UWWâ: 'Can anybody stop the American juggernaut' at the Pan-American Wrestling Championships this weekend? Olympics: Do you think you know judo legend Teddy Riner? College sophmore standout Mara Braun is a new possible addition to Team USA's 3x3 basketball national pool of players. Stars Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wai earn entries into the 2023 Badminton World Federation Hall of Fame. Essentially Sports: Jessica Springsteen continues to make a name for herself in equestrianism. Nordic combined great Eric Frenzel 'makes a seamless transition from athlete to coach'. Helm Stories: Want to find out the background to short track speed skater Itzhak de Laat's helmets? Who are the athletes to watch at the opening stop in Zagreb of the international rowing season? Meanwhile, rowing legend Steven Redgrave opens up on his 'debilitating' testosterone diagnosis. World Aquatics looks back at swimmers Dezso, Eva (nee Szekeley), and Andrea Gyarmati, the only father, mother, and daughter in the International Swimming Hall of Fame. BMX champion Twan van Gendt gets a key new role at the UCI World Cycling Center mentoring trainees. Cold as Balls: Snowboarder Scotty James shows comedian Kevin Hart 'how to handle the ice'. âTeam Great Britain bobsledders Brad Hall, Arran Gulliver, Taylor Lawrence, and Greg Cackett, along with skeleton champion Matt Weston make a visit to Buckingham Palace for tea and cake. Former bobsledder and luger Matthias Bohmer and World Cup winner Maria Luise Rainer get new critical luge roles in advance of Milano Cortina 2026. World Athletics: Samuele Ceccarelli is now the latest surprise global track sprint champion for Team Italy. R.I.P.: Team USA's Rio 2016 sprint star Tori Bowie passes away at age 32. Middle-distance runner Kelly Holmes, figure skater Adam Rippon, and soccer star Megan Rapinoe are amongst 'seven LGBTQ+ athletes who came out & changed the game'. â How did figure skaters Solene Mazingue and Marko Gaidajenko of Team Estonia bounce back from serious injury to Mazingue to appear at the recent World Championships. "Playing in the Olympics is the dream of every player..." Team Kenya's Veronica Adhiambo has big national team goals after seeing success on the club level. |
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