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Thomas poised on the eve of swimming greatness

When freestyler Eve Thomas swam a lifetime best to earn her ticket to the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, she surprised her coach - but not her mum, who won gold at the Games 36 years ago.

Newsroom.co.nz

Katie Taylor’s Long, Strange Journey

The native of Ireland became the best women’s pound-for-pound fighter after moving to sleepy New England.

Sports Illustrated

Asia Championships: Saina Nehwal wins opening match, Lakshya Sen makes first round exit

MANILA: London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal won her opening match but Lakshya Sen and B Sai Praneeth made first round exits from the Badminton Asia Championships here on Wednesday.

The Times of India

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Vladimir Putin in staunch defence of Kamila Valieva as he slams ban on Russian athletes

Kamila Valieva has received the support of Russia's president Vladimir Putin after the 16-year-old figure skater's doping case rocked the Winter Olympics in Beijing last year

Daily Mirror

Brisbane Olympic board seeks 2032 boss

Appointing a chief executive for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics is the top priority of the organising committee board.

AAP

Larry Stone: Storm legend Lauren Jackson gets second chance to revive career, and looks like her old self

SEATTLE — Lauren Jackson, on the shortlist of the greatest women’s basketball players in history, limped reluctantly into retirement six years ago. Her heart and mind were still willing, but her chronically ailing knees simply would not allow Jackson to play the game she had dominated for so long in…

Tribune News Service

Putin Backs Russian Skater Valieva as She Faces Doping Case

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for figure skater Kamila Valieva on Tuesday, saying she did not compete "dishonestly" after her doping case dominated this year's Winter Olympics. Valieva was on the gold-medal winning Russian squad for the figure skating team event at the Beijing Olympics but no medal ceremony…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Talking Point: What do you think of the Jubilee lineup of ‘national treasures’?

The lineup for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has been announced to much fanfare online, with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Sir Cliff Richard and Bill Bailey getting involved in the biggest celebration of “Britishness” since the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics. The “People’s Pageant” is to begin on Thursday…

Evening Standard

Mike Bianchi: Woke sports organizations are ignoring women’s rights in transgender debate

They used to call Nancy Hogshead-Makar a leftist liberal, a tolerant Democrat and a fierce feminist who dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of female athletes.

Orlando Sentinel

Sanctions won't stop Putin — this might

All along, Putin has counted on the fact that Europe needs Russian gas. But that's also his Achilles heel

Salon

Denton teen who is UK's fastest sport stacker is hoping to go to Junior Olympics

Finley Newell has been dreaming of representing the UK at the Junior Olympics

Manchester Evening News

Celebrities you might not know have links to Wirral

You may be surprised that some of these celebs hail from the peninsula

Liverpool Echo

On This Day in 2013: Sarah Stevenson announces her retirement from taekwondo

Stevenson won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

The Independent UK

‘No event compares’: the Invictus Games shows its fighting spirit again

The meeting between the Games’ founder, Prince Harry, and Dutch athlete Jelle van der Steen sums up its unique appeal

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Chicago Sun-Times

Adolph M. Maestranzi, a Special Olympics silver medalist, memorialized after his death at 70

In an era when parents often were urged to institutionalize children with Down syndrome, the Maestranzis ‘chose an alternative path, helping him essentially to live a life of his own choosing,’ said Bob Okazaki, former head of Avenues to Independence.

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Ranked! The 10 biggest women's football attendances ever

From the Olympics to the Champions League, these are some of the biggest women's football attendances ever

ABC News

Skateboarding's long grind for Olympic recognition

These are some of the stunning tricks that 22-year-old Sydney university student Amar Hadid was hoping to show off at the upcoming Olympic park skateboarding event.

Marie Claire

What to Know About Adria Biles, Simone Biles' Sister and Biggest Supporter

Here's what to know about the Team U.S.A. gymnast's supportive, lookalike sis.

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Tom’s Guide

The 11 best Olympics movies and where to watch them online

Our 11 favorite movies about the summer and winter Olympics.

Golf Monthly

What Is The Olympics Golf Format?

For the third Olympics in a row, there will be men's and women's golf tournaments in Paris, but what is the format?

Golf Monthly

Do Golfers Get Paid For Playing In The Olympics?

The Olympics is the pinnacle for many sports, with a gold medal the ultimate prize - but what about a financial reward as well?

Golf Monthly

Who Is On The Team GB Olympic Golf Team?

We look at which golfers are representing Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Golf Monthly

Hannah Green Facts: 20 Things To Know About Australian LPGA Tour Star

Get to know the life and career of Major champion and multiple LPGA Tour winner Hannah Green better

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Olympics 2024: What would a men's Team GB football side look like?

Team GB doesn't enter a men's team to the Olympic games - but if it did, it might look a little like this...

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Why don't famous men's players go to the Olympics?

Argentina, Spain and France are all at Olympics 2024 – but why aren't Lionel Messi, Rodri and Kylian Mbappe?

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