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Chloe Kim’s Olympic three-peat bid in doubt after dislocated shoulder
18+ hour, 18+ min ago (429+ words) Kim, 25, injured shoulder during training in Laax MRI will determine Olympic availability for US star Two-time champion chasing historic third gold Chloe Kim's pursuit of an unprecedented third straight Olympic gold medal has been thrown into uncertainty after the American…...
Sivert Guttorm Bakken, Winter Olympics hopeful, dies at training camp aged 27
2+ week, 3+ day ago (333+ words) Norwegian biathlete found dead in hotel room in Italy Bakken, 27, was 13th in this season's overall standings Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken has been found dead in his hotel room in Lavaze, Italy. The Norwegian Biathlon Association said the cause of…...
Paige Greco, Australian Paralympic gold medallist, dies aged 28
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (445+ words) Cyclist passes away in Adelaide home after "sudden medical episode" Paralympian won women"s C1-3 3,000m individual pursuit in Tokyo Australian Paralympic gold medallist, Paige Greco, has been remembered for her humility, generosity, and the joy she brought to her teammates after…...
A moment that changed me: I hated running – until I saw it through my daughter’s eyes
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (374+ words) She was five when I first took her to a junior parkrun and I was amazed at her attitude and ability. After a lifetime of seeing exercise as punishment, I could suddenly appreciate it As an adult, my attitude began…...
Brody Malone caps strong US gymnastics worlds with second high bar gold
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (444+ words) Malone edges Hashimoto for high bar gold Britain's Joe Fraser takes bronze medal Whittenburg wins first world title on still rings Brody Malone capped an impressive meet by the US at the world gymnastics championships, earning the second gold medal…...
IOC wants no sports events in Indonesia after Israeli athletes’ visa ban
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (298+ words) Israelis unable to participate at world championships in Jakarta Governing body cuts off all discussions about Olympics bid The International Olympic Committee has urged international sports federations not to host any sports events in Indonesia after the country banned Israeli…...
Laura Muir’s former athletics coach banned for three years for serious misconduct
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (630+ words) Panel found Andy Young's behaviour "bullying' Actions included abandoning athlete by roadside The coach who guided Laura Muir to Olympic and world championship medals has been banned for three years for serious misconduct, which included driving at speed with an…...
Knights in shining armour gallop into battle at Australia’s national jousting championship
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1096+ words) Mental challenge matches physical intensity for the men and women who clash on horseback at Kryal Castle in regional Victoria In 2018 Renae Marisma went to see a medieval show at Kryal Castle, a replica fortress and theme park just outside…...
Gym owner says she reported grooming concerns about coach years before arrest in sex abuse case
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1302+ words) Parents, athletes raised red flags about Gardner Chow, USA Gymnastics slow to act on complaints SafeSport sanctioned coaches who failed to report Long before his banishment from gymnastics and arrest after accusations he abused girls he coached, warning signs about…...
Olympic champion Jess Fox recovering after surgery to remove tumour in kidney
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (420+ words) Fox will miss remaining World Cup events as she recovers from scare Australia's three-time Olympic slalom canoe champion Jess Fox says she has had to deal with a "whirlwind" few weeks after undergoing surgery to remove a tumour from her…...