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Sam Quek recalls helplessness of Team GB selection process for Olympics: ‘My mind was gone’

Quek, who won gold in Rio de Janeiro after Team GB upset the Netherlands, has recalled the agony in the build-up to receiving a successful selection in email

The Independent UK

On This Day in 2016 – Jessica Ennis-Hill announces retirement from athletics

Ennis-Hill won Olympic gold in the heptathlon at London 2012 and silver at Rio 2016

The Independent UK

On this day 2016: Kadeena Cox makes history with cycling gold at Rio Paralympics

Cox’s velodrome triumph saw her emulate Isabel Barr’s Seoul 1988 success as she added to the T38 100m bronze she had claimed on the athletics track.

The Independent UK

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'Greenest in history': How Paris aims to halve the Olympics' carbon footprint

With their stated aim of halving the carbon footprint of previous Olympic Games in Rio and London, the organisers of Paris 2024 have promised "historic" progress on behalf of the climate. But as they work to rise to the challenge, uncertainties remain.

France 24

Olympic gold-medal gymnast Gabby Douglas looks to compete at 2024 Paris Games

Douglas announced on her Instagram page Thursday that she is making a comeback attempt, a dozen years after her triumph in London in 2012 and eight years after her last competition, the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ewing, Wright finish runners up in Brazilian surf

Australia's Tyler Wright has qualified for the World Surf League season finale after finishing runner up to teen Caitlin Simmers at the Rio Pro in Brazil.

AAP

Balloch fitness instructor becomes one of just eight women to complete a marathon on 7 continents

Debbie Savage and pal Jan Fellows completed the Rio Marathon earlier this month to earn their Seven Continents medal - joining a very select group of less than a 1000 people globally to run marathons on every continent.

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U.S. Olympic Sprinter Tori Bowie Died From Childbirth Complications, per Reports

The 32-year-old won three medals at the 2016 Rio Games.

Sports Illustrated

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

Triathlon star Max Neumann makes modest admission after grabbing PTO European Open glory

On the day of King Charles III’s coronation back in the UK, the largely unknown Australian toppled the decorated trio of Kristian Blummenfelt, Alistair Brownlee and Jan Frodeno in a gruelling 100km battle in Ibiza

Wales Online

Olympic gold medallist sprinter Tori Bowie dies aged 32

Bowie won relay gold at the Rio 2016 Olympics, where she also claimed individual 100m silver and 200m bronze

The Independent UK

‘Never say never’ - Dame Laura Kenny details 2024 Paris Olympics pursuit while supporting heroic cycling fundraiser

Britain's most successful Olympic women's cyclist candidly spoke to the Manchester Evening News about a tough period in her life and a hopeful future, from suffering a tragic miscarriage to being pregnant with her second child ahead of Paris 2024.

Manchester Evening News

A moment that changed me: I was unfit and flipping burgers when I decided to win the Olympics

Watching the super-heavyweight boxers during my lunch break at McDonald’s, I was inspired to train for Rio and be a world champion. Suddenly my life began

The Guardian - UK

Paralympian Claire Cashmore opens up on disability as she explains turning point

Paralympic gold medallist Claire Cashmore - who transitioned to Paratriathlon from swimming after the Rio Games - has become the person she is thanks to sport as she shares her experience on International Women's Day

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Cameron Norrie fights off his ‘demons’ to beat Carlos Alcaraz and win Rio Open

Norrie turned the tables in Brazil after losing to Alcaraz in the final of the Argentina Open last weekend.

Evening Standard

Cameron Norrie bounces back to upset world No2 Carlos Alcaraz and win Rio Open title

Cameron Norrie recovered from a set and a break down to win the Rio Open final and gain revenge against world No2 Carlos Alcaraz.

The Guardian - US

Cameron Norrie beats world No 2 Carlos Alcaraz to claim Rio Open

Cameron Norrie beat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 5-7, 6-4, 7-5 on Sunday to win the Rio Open

The Independent UK

‘Career 2.0’: Katy Marchant reflects on elite cycling return as a mother

The Olympic bronze medallist feels ahead of schedule in her return after giving birth in June

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Irish Mirror

Roy Keane's furious meeting with Manchester United signing Alex Ferguson didn't want

Roy Keane gave the new Manchester United recruit a b******ing "to wake him up"

Irish Mirror

Cheltenham Festival tips: Four ante-post selections we like at each-way prices

We're heading into one of the busiest periods of the year for National Hunt racing

Irish Mirror

A different sporting cycle - Rio star Annalise Murphy finding her way after living the Olympic dream

The 32-year-old is a passionate advocate for athlete welfare and will help to drive a new mentoring initiative in the new year

The Independent UK

Lutalo Muhammad hints at MMA future after retiring from taekwondo

Muhammad won a bronze medal at London 2012 and fell agonisingly short of gold in Rio four years later.

Daily Mirror

Maddie Hinch: 'Hockey missed its window of opportunity after Olympics - it has another chance'

Hinch was goalkeeping hero of the penalty shootout when Britain won the 2016 Rio Olympics. It was an open goal for the sport to significantly raise its profile but she believes it missed the target

The Independent UK

Abe impersonated 'Super Mario' to promote Tokyo Olympics

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was the country’s central figure in landing the 2020 Olympics for Tokyo

The Independent UK

Justin Rose still has drive to succeed as ‘exciting challenge’ of US PGA arrives

Rose won the US Open in 2013 and Olympic gold in Rio three years later, but has not tasted victory since February 2019.

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