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Double delight for canoeing's comeback 'GOAT' Jess Fox

Australia's triple Olympic champion Jessica Fox has continued her extraordinary comeback to the sport by winning two World Cup golds in the Czech Republic.

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‘I am keeping it’: Donald Trump jokes with Olympic speed skater after wearing his gold medal

President Donald Trump’s love of gold emerged once again Friday when he joked that he was “keeping” the Olympic medal of a U.S. champion speed skater.

The Independent UK

SWIM:Prize pool: Olympic cash debate swirls ahead of trials

Amid growing calls for Olympic prize money, Australian swimmer Shayna Jack believes athletes are missing out on deserved financial compensation.

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Prize pool: Olympic cash debate swirls ahead of trials

Amid growing calls for Olympic prize money, Australian swimmer Shayna Jack believes athletes are missing out on deserved financial compensation.

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Olympic gold medals contain at least six grams of gold, while the rest is silver; the last solid-gold medals were awarded in 1912

Olympic gold medals are not solid gold. They are mostly silver with a thin gold coating. This practice began after 1912. Solid gold medals from that era are now rare collector's items. Modern medals have a melt value of about 2,500 dollars. Their true worth comes from the history they…

The Times of India

Olympian Victoria Pendleton: ‘I was running away from my personal life’ by pushing my body to extremes

The decorated Olympic cyclist shares her new book, The Fear Opportunity, and explains the power of doing things that scare you.

The Independent UK

Ben Askren returns to action one year after life-saving double lung transplant

The Olympic wrestler-turned-MMA champion will face UFC star Belal Muhammad in a wrestling match

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Why are First Nations peoples so opposed to Brisbane’s Olympic stadium at Victoria Park?

Today, construction is set to begin on Brisbane’s controversial Olympic stadium in Victoria Park.

The Conversation

Olympic champ Kennedy fires on Diamond League return

Australia's Olympic pole vault champion Nina Kennedy soared to victory at the Rabat Diamond League, while Eleanor Patterson finished second in the high jump.

AAP

Olympic athletes are being ripped off; they need to be treated better

Olympic athletes are being ripped off; they need to be treated better, despite what the IOC president Kirsty Coventry thinks

The National (Scotland)

Could the unlikely savior of US college sports be … Donald Trump?

As universities prepare to spend millions paying athletes directly, fears mount that Olympic and women’s sports will pay the price. An improbable figure could well stop it

The Guardian - US

Bruce Mouat: I need to try again for Olympic gold

Bruce Mouat returned from the 2026 Winter Olympics with a second silver medal to add to his collection and, after much careful consideration, the…

The National (Scotland)

Traditional Owners saddened by Games site eviction

First Nations Elders have condemned what they say was the heavy-handed police removal of protesters at a Brisbane park slated as a 2032 Olympic venue.

AAP

Vinesh Phogat gets WFI nod to compete in 53 kg at Asian Games trials

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's entry in the women's 53kg category for the Asian Games selection trials has been accepted by the WFI, following a Supreme Court decision. This clears the Olympian to compete after a disqualification at the Paris Olympics and a maternity break, despite earlier eligibility concerns.

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OLY:IOC say sports cut from Brisbane 2032 could return

Sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics could be restored at future Games but IOC chief warns costs must be managed.

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IOC say sports cut from Brisbane 2032 could return

Sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics could be restored at future Games but IOC chief warns costs must be managed.

The Economic Times

End of an era: Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh dies

India's sporting world mourns the passing of Randhir Singh. He was a distinguished Olympian and a respected administrator. Singh achieved historic success in shooting and dedicated decades to sports governance. His contributions to the Olympic movement were significant. He served in key roles for the Olympic Council of Asia and…

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OLY:Coventry offers hope to cut sports at Brisbane Games

IOC president Kirsty Coventry has delivered a special message to leaders of sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics program.

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Coventry offers hope to cut sports at Brisbane Games

IOC president Kirsty Coventry has delivered a special message to leaders of sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics program.

The Economic Times

Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh passes away

Randhir Singh, a renowned sports administrator and India's first shooting gold medalist at the Asian Games, passed away at 79. He recently resigned as President of the Olympic Council of Asia due to health concerns. Singh had a distinguished career as an Olympian and administrator, contributing significantly to shooting sports…

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BASK:Legend leaves door open as Boomers eye medal success

Joe Ingles expects the Boomers to challenge the world's best in Los Angeles as Jock Landale attempts to steer the next generation to an Olympic medal.

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Legend leaves door open as Boomers eye medal success

Joe Ingles expects the Boomers to challenge the world's best in Los Angeles as Jock Landale attempts to steer the next generation to an Olympic medal.

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“Steroid Olympics” Deemed “Huge Flop” After Juiced Up Athletes Humiliated—9 Biggest Fails Of The Competition

“I don’t know what this event is because it’s completely random... gets weirder and weirder.”

Bangkok Post

Giving the ocean a chance to heal

The highest reward in an athlete's career is winning an Olympic medal or a world championship. For marine conservationists, a similar success is witnessing a whale shark returning to feed in a restored area.

Cycling Weekly

'She didn't feel the need to play by the rules': former coach reveals why Katie Archibald was such an exceptional athlete

As Olympic and world champion Katie Archibald retires, her former coach at BC, Monica Greenwood, looks back at her exceptional career

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