1.5 million Olympic tickets on sale in new lottery round for 2024 Paris Games The second round of ticket sales for next year's Paris Olympics has started The Independent UK · May 11, 2023
Simone Biles opens up on "dream" wedding to NFL star - "I’ve never been so nervous!" United States Olympic legend Simone Biles tied the knot with Houston Texans star Jonathan Owens at a stunning ceremony on the beach in Mexico after three years together Daily Mirror · May 11, 2023
Peter Spurrier obituary Photographer who captured many significant moments in rowing, including Redgrave and Pinsent’s handshake at the 1996 Olympics The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023
Katie Taylor warns of catastrophic affect on boxing if it is removed from the Olympics "The biggest incentive for boxers is the Olympics - and if you don’t have that it might put a lot of people off the sport" Irish Mirror · May 10, 2023
Bianca Cook more motivated than ever for one last shot at Olympic gold in Paris The 31-year-old from Liverpool had to settle for bronze medals in both Rio and Tokyo. The Independent UK · May 10, 2023
Alistair Brownlee opponent admits he ‘feels bad’ for beating triathlon legend Max Neumann bested Brownlee and other Olympic champions in the PTO European Open in Ibiza The Independent UK · May 7, 2023
India’s female wrestlers threaten to hand back Olympic medals in harassment row President of Wrestling Federation of India accused of sexually harassing seven young female wrestlers The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2023
Katie Taylor inspires youngster to pursue boxing dream after TV appearance The Olympic gold medalist inspired Ella Thompson to embark on her boxing journey Irish Mirror · May 5, 2023
Oliver Townend leads Badminton after day one of dressage Olympic gold medallist chasing first Badminton crown for 14 years. The Independent UK · May 5, 2023
The woman with Down's Syndrome who's spent her life challenging stereotypes and brightening the lives of an entire community She won an Olympic gold medal for swimming at age 24 and has made an impact far and wide Wales Online · May 5, 2023
Erling Haaland inspiring Norwegian compatriot and Olympic champion ahead of innovative Ibiza event Kristian Blummenfelt has watched Haaland, 22, rack up a staggering 51 goals for Manchester City this season and break the Premier League record for most strikes in a campaign - 35 - against West Ham on Wednesday night Wales Online · May 5, 2023
Sterling vs Cejudo: The greatest fighter you’ve never heard of is back at UFC 288 Comment: Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo is one of just four dual-weight champions in UFC history. On Saturday, he comes out of retirement in a bid to regain the bantamweight belt The Independent UK · May 5, 2023
Netball has always been a female-dominated sport, now it may have to adapt for a shot at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games Netball is a sport that was founded by women for women, but its long-standing independence and female dominance could prevent its debut at the Olympic Games. ABC News · May 4, 2023
Sir Mo Farah inspired to ‘give back’ in Soccer Aid appearance The four-time Olympic champion previously revealed he came to the UK illegally as a child. Evening Standard · May 4, 2023
Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023 Tragic Tori Bowie saw career end abruptly after being world's fastest woman The former Olympic medalist and world champion endured a difficult period in her career several years ago which saw her virtually disappear from the track and field circuit
The Times of India · May 4, 2023 We are ready to return all our medals and awards: Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia NEW DELHI: Protesting wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia on Thursday said they are ready to return their medals and awards to the government. Vinesh and Bajrang, who won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, saying these honours are of no use if they are being subjected to such…
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 4, 2023 US Sprinter, Olympic Medalist Tori Bowie Dies at 32 Tori Bowie, the sprinter who won three Olympic medals at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, has died. She was 32. Bowie's death was announced Wednesday by her management company and USA Track and Field. No cause of death was given. “USATF is deeply saddened by the passing of Tori…
Al Jazeera · May 4, 2023 Why are top Indian wrestlers protesting on the streets? Athletes demand action against India’s wrestling body’s chief, whom they accuse of sexually harassing female wrestlers.
The Independent UK · May 4, 2023 US sprinter, Olympic medalist Tori Bowie dies at 32 The management company for Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie says she died
Chicago Sun-Times · May 3, 2023 Ralph Boston, Olympic gold-medal winner and first to long jump 27 feet, dies at 83 Boston broke or tied the world record six times during the 1960s. He was the first person to reach the 27-foot mark. His first world record came shortly before the Rome Olympics in 1960 with a jump of 26 feet, 11 inches that surpassed the 25-year-old record held by Jesse…
The Independent UK · May 3, 2023 Ralph Boston, Olympian and 1st to jump 27 feet, dies at 83 Ralph Boston, the Olympic long jump champion who broke Jesse Owens’ record, has died
ABC News · May 3, 2023 Jana Pittman, former world champion, mother of six and doctor, has finally learnt she's enough When the media turned on her after the 2004 Athens Olympics, Jana Pittman was filled with self-doubt, and it wasn't the first time. Here's how she turned things around.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 3, 2023 Calvin Davis, medalist in 400 hurdles at the 1996 Olympics, dies at 51 The University of Arkansas, where he went to school, said Davis died Monday. USA Track and Field also confirmed the death. No cause was given.
ABC News · May 3, 2023 American world champion sprinter Tori Bowie dies at age 32 The athletics world is mourning a star gone too young, with American sprinter, three-time Olympic medallist and 2017 100m world champion Tori Bowie found dead at age 32.
Evening Standard · May 3, 2023 Tori Bowie: Three-time Olympic medallist and former world champion sprinter dies aged 32 The American won individual gold in the 100m at the 2017 World Championships in London