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A Little Roundup 01.11.21

1/11/2021

 
"World's Greatest Athlete" Kevin Mayer speaks with Olympic.org on goals for Tokyo 2020, Japanese culture, his world record, and much more.
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Tamyra Mensah-Stock defeats Adeline Gray in a rare marquee matchup, and previews what is sure to be a tough Olympic trials for the lone 76kg spot in women's wrestling.

Race walkers Damian Blocki and Alana Barber have unique challenges in this pandemic: maintaining an enforced long-distance relationship while still each striving for Tokyo 2020.

Steeplechaser Emma Coburn is the latest profile on The Olympic Channel's podcast, sharing thoughts on her 2021 outlook, the new Athletics Association, and more.

Cold Water: Australian soccer star Steph Catley tells the The Sydney Morning Herald her reservations on seeing the Olympics happen this year, given the current state of the pandemic.

Ever want to see a 300lb+ bodybuilder try gymnastics? Let Nile Wilson show you the training.

Canadian Cynthia Appiah strives to represent her community in sport, as she pushes through barriers as a bobsled pilot.

More Canada: Sara Groenewegen is aiming for softball success at Tokyo 2020, after overcoming a coma in the run-up to qualification.
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Kamila Stormowska opens up to isu.org on her recent struggles with focus and motivation, as she looks to "have fun" with her short track speed skating.

The Olympic Channel asks Willy Hernangomez what the secret to Spanish success in basketball is.

Multiple-time world and European medalist Damian Quintero sees an Olympic medal as the "jewel in the crown" to his career in karate.

Need some heartwarming news these days? CNN's latest "African Voices" includes a look at Ugandan boxer Hellen Baleke's work to empower women in her community through her sport and trade.

Rugby sevens player Camille Grassineau offers tips to fellow athletes on training in warmer weather.

Jessie Diggans becomes not just the first American, but the first non-European to win the prestigious Tour de Ski. (Thanks, Norway!)

Erin go Bragh! It's not often that Ireland is mentioned in elite winter sports. Congratulations to Thomas Maloney Westgaard's cross-country success this weekend.
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A Little Roundup 12.29.20

12/29/2020

 
Inside the Games pays respect to wrestler Kaori Icho, the first woman to win four consecutive gold medals in an individual event.
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Get to know "magical" and most intelligent" Serbian volleyball star Uros Kovacevic, and other "Roster 100" stars of the decade from the ranks of FIVB.

Japanese badminton hope Kento Momota is back from injury.

Great Britain's rugby sevens team get a financial reprieve to help reach Tokyo 2020.

​Here's a fun interview with judo champ Tina Trstenjak, answering questions from a tough crowd of emerging judokas.
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Speaking of judo, congrats to all the winners of the IJF Judo Awards for 2019-20!

U.S. water polo star Jesse Smith is now a children's book author. Meet Wally the Water Polo Walrus!
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ISU.org checks in with speed skater Francesca Lollobrigida, who has had a competition-depleted 2020, and looking forward to a rebound in 2021.

Although I knew K.C. Jones as a championship coach, I initially missed that he was an Olympian, winning basketball gold at Melbourne 1956. R.I.P.

Olympic double-medalist Andrew Weibrecht is now working to establish skiing at Paul Smith College.

Soccer standout Christine Sinclair is The Canadian Press Female Athlete of the Year for 2020. Congrats!

Russian figure skating nationals: It's like a factory over there, the way ladies champions are churned out.

Two-time Olympian - and figure skating television analyst - Johnny Weir is now a Hall of Famer.
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Let's Get Social 12.18.20

12/18/2020

 
Hurdler Valdo Szucs takes off.
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Erica Wiebe is focused.
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Oskar Kirmes is looking forward to Christmas.
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Johannes Thingnes Boe celebrates.
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Garbine Muguruza strolls in Madrid.
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Let’s Get Social 11.13.20

11/13/2020

 

Happy Friday the 13th!

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Wear a mask!
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Foam rolling, rest, and recovery was today’s focus. Really enjoyed these past two back to back meets. Racing offers a feeling nothing else can match. • • • ? @mike2swim

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Bobsledder Luke Marcus Dawes remembers.
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11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month.... â–¡â–¡ â–¡â–¡â–¡â–¡ â–¡â–¡â–¡â–¡â–¡â–¡â–¡â–¡ â–¡â–¡â–¡â–¡!â–¡â–¡â–¡

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Snowboarder Nevin Galmarini finds himself in autumn,
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Auch in der sogenannten „Zwischensaison“ noch ganz passabel... @engadinscuolzernez #purealpinetrails #lovetheride . . . ?: @peakframes

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Eva Caldo has a fun moment in training.
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➡️ Menudo filtro belleza Sígueme para más consejos □ #taekwondo #taekwondotraining #train #training #beautytips #beautyaddict #styleinspiration #inspiration #uglyinspiration #blackandwhite #hardwork

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Let's Get Social

11/6/2020

 
Rugby Sevens star Greg O'Shea is wistful.
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Remember when we were free to go on road trips and explore. Miss that!

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Garbine Muguruza welcomes November.
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Llegó el momento de los jerseys de lana... The time has come for the wool sweaters??? #noviembre #home #cozyvibes #loveit

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Ysaora Thibus suits up.
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be your own boss. ? @aliciahosdey

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Joey Mantia goes a little red.
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A nod to The Netherlands, your one stop shop for speed skating rinks and red light districts . . Photo by @kreyzer

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Kaisa Makarainen goes retro for a personal update.
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Talvi lähestyy ja pian nähdään taas @yleurheilu ampumahiihtolähetyksissä! □Tosin aivan eri roolissa kuin aiemmin □ Kisakommentoinnin jätän edelleen muille, mut yritän viedä teidät lajin yksityiskohtiin sisälle. Nähdään siis ekan kerran muutaman viikon päästä kun mc kausi starttaa kahden viikon setillä Kontiolahdella! Ja hei, Kontsan kisat ovat tämän talven harvinaisuuksia, mihin yleisö pääsee paikanpäälle □□□□ Kommentoi alle, jos sulla on mielessä joku asia ampumahiihdon ympäriltä, mistä haluaisit nähdä ja kuulla enemmän. — I’m joining for YLE biathlon expert group for upcoming winter. Not as a commentator but I try to take spectators deeper into biathlon World. Starting in few weeks in Kontiolahti! #biathlon #ampumahiihto #yleurheilu #greenscreen @klahtibiathlon

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