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Dick Fosbury, high jump’s Flop pioneer who defied his doubters

Fosbury’s dramatic upturn in performance after adapting his technique propelled the American to shock Olympic gold and rewrote the manual on high jump – despite deep scepticism of his methods

The Independent UK

Dick Fosbury dies at 76; high-jumper known for ‘Fosbury Flop’

Dick Fosbury started using the unconventional Fosbury Flop in high school high jump competitions in Oregon and went on to win the gold medal at the 1968 Olympics.

Chicago Sun-Times

High jump revolutionary Dick Fosbury dies at 76

American athlete Dick Fosbury, whose 'Fosbury Flop' technique changed the high jump forever, and won him gold at the 1968 Olympics, has died aged 76.

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'Fosbury Flop' high jumper Dick Fosbury dies at 76

Dick Fosbury, the lanky leaper who completely revamped the technical discipline of high jump and won an Olympic gold medal with his “Fosbury Flop,” has died at age 76

The Independent UK

Legendary athlete Dick Fosbury dies after “changing the high jump forever”

American Dick Fosbury, the man who changed the face of the high jump discipline forever and won a gold medal at the 1968 Mexico Olympics, has died at the age of 76

Daily Mirror

Dancing On Ice winner hints that she could be leaving the ITV show after just one series

Olivia Smart won this year's series of Dancing On Ice alongside her celebrity partner, Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson

Wales Online

Perthshire curling legend Eve Muirhead named Team GB's Chef de Mission for Winter Youth Olympic Games

The four-time Olympian, who led the women’s curling rink to gold as skip at Beijing 2022, will head up a British delegation

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Intersex runner Annet Negesa fighting for everyone's right to compete in sport

Ugandan middle-distance runner Annet Negesa was preparing for the London Olympics when she was told she had high testosterone levels. What followed effectively ended her career and up-ended her life. Now she's speaking out.

ABC News

Hanyu show shines light on Tohoku rebuild

An ice show by two-time Olympic figure skating gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu opened on Friday in Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture, aimed at raising the spirits of his native Tohoku region.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Swim star McKeown breaks 200m backstroke world record

Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown has broken the 200m backstroke world record at the NSW State Open Championships, taking 0.21 seconds off the previous mark.

AAP

Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown breaks world record in women's 200 metres backstroke

The three-time Olympic gold medallist adds the 200m backstroke world record to her list of achievements, dipping under the previous mark at the NSW State Championships in Sydney.

ABC News

Ariarne Titmus hungry for more gold at Paris Olympics

The NSW State Championships mark the first of a series of events set to prepare Australian star Ariarne Titmus for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

AAP

Swimming Australia calls for new acquatics centre to be legacy of Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games

The current plan for swimming events at the Games involves a drop-in pool at the planned Brisbane Live entertainment arena to be built at Roma Street, with $2.5 billion in funding from the federal government.

ABC News

Paris Olympics chief defends ticket pricing after criticism

PARIS - The head of the Paris Olympics organising committee defended the ticketing system for the 2024 Games, calling the first phase of sales a "success" on Thursday despite complaints about high prices.

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The Independent UK

Canadian Olympians push for opposition to Russians in Paris

A group of 42 retired Canadian Olympians are urging their country’s Olympic leaders to take a stand against Russians participating in next year’s Paris Games

The Guardian - UK

Pushing Buttons: Is the Olympics getting video games all wrong?

What should be a victory for esports has brought criticism from competitive gamers, as the genre’s biggest names are left out of competition

Daily Mirror

Olympics champ Mo Farah comes THIRD in school sports race behind a dad in jeans

The four-time gold medal-winner donned his spikes for the 100m sprint, but his wife admits he is a slow-starter on the track and she can also beat him over a short distance

Newsroom.co.nz

How far - and how fast - can Erika go?

Only seven women in history have swum faster than Otago teen Erika Fairweather in the 400m freestyle, after clocking the fastest time in the world this year. And she may add a longer distance to her repertoire for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Daily Mirror

Moment Putin's secret 'lover' admits he's her 'ideal man' in TV interview

Alina Kabaeva, 39, is a former Olympic gymnast who is 30 years younger than him and the pair have never acknowledged their relationship, but many suspect they have at least two children together

The Independent UK

Olympic champion Nicola Adams launches boxing programme with King’s charity

The programme, launched with the Prince’s Trust, will introduce young people to the sport of boxing.

ABC News

Why the Boomers' NBA talent pool is considered good enough to claim World Cup or Olympic glory

If the Boomers' "B" team can impress in international competition, how good can Australia be when its squad is bolstered by NBA talent?

Sports Illustrated

Ledecky’s Nine-Year U.S. Winning Streak Broken by Canadian Teenager

The seven-time Olympic champion’s epic run on American soil came to a shocking end Friday.

Chronicle Live

Olympic Gold Medalist Rebecca Adlington to open swimming facility in Benton

To celebrate its opening the centre is offering a week of free introductory swimming lessons for all children aged 0-11 years old for a limited time

France 24

Paris Olympics fans call ticket pack ‘a racket’ amid rocky start to sales

Organizers of next year's Paris Olympics promised relatively modest prices and “egalitarian” access to events, thanks to an online system meant to revolutionize ticket sales and bring the masses to stadiums and arenas for as little as $26.

The Independent UK

Olympic ticket sales for Paris Games gets off to rocky start

Organizers of next year’s Paris Olympics promised relatively modest prices and “egalitarian” access to events through an online system meant to revolutionize ticket sales and bring the masses to stadiums and arenas for as little as $26

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