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Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun claims he could play at Olympics in another sport

As well as starring as a striker for Ligue 1 side Reims on loan from Premier League side Arsenal, Folarin Balogun has revealed he has a hidden talent, which he believes is at an Olympic level

Daily Mirror

Olympic gold medal-winning goalkeeper Maddie Hinch retires as “the tank is empty”

Great Britain goalkeeping legend Maddie Hinch has announced her retirement from professional hockey after an accomplished 15-year career at the top level of the sport

Daily Mirror

EXCLUSIVE-Olympics-Paris 2024 plans Games relay changes, fewer torches-source

Paris 2024 Olympic torchbearers may not all get to keep their torches as a cherished memento of the Games because organisers plan to cut down on the number made in the name of sustainability, a source told Reuters.

Reuters

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I’ve nothing left to give – Maddie Hinch calls time on ‘fairytale’ hockey career

The 34-year-old Olympic and Commonwealth gold medal-winning goalkeeper has announced her retirement.

The Independent UK

Olympic gold medal-winning keeper Maddie Hinch announces retirement from hockey

Hinch was part of the Great Britain side that struck gold at the Rio 2016 Games and won bronze at Tokyo 2020.

The Independent UK

US Rowing investigates claim famed coach Ted Nash abused teenage student

US Rowing has launched an inquiry into allegations that Ted Nash, an Olympic champion rower, had a relationship with one of his teenage students

The Guardian - US

Paris aims to keep Olympians cool without air conditioners

The Paris Olympics is going underground to find a way to keep athletes cool at the 2024 Games without air conditioners

The Independent UK

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Perth curlers defeat Olympic medallists before winning Aberdeen International

Robin Brydone and Duncan McFadzean claimed the title at the high-profile event with Team Whyte

Daily Record

He was my rock and soul – Matty Lee using memory of late father for inspiration

Lee is the reigning Olympic and Commonwealth champion in 10-metre synchronised platform.

The Independent UK

Bidding war rages to build Brisbane Live Olympics venue in Roma Street

A bidding war is underway for the rights to build the proposed Brisbane Live 2032 Brisbane Olympics Arena as Redlands City Council reveals plans for its proposed Birkdale community precinct.

ABC News

Baseball back in the Olympics with major leaguers? Bryce Harper would love it.

CLEARWATER, Fla. — When Bryce Harper flips on the television at night and watches the World Baseball Classic, he sees possibility.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

CCTV shows gunman forcing boxer Amir Khan to hand over £70,000 watch

The 2004 Olympic silver medallist was targeted beside his wife.

The Independent UK

British Olympic medal hopes seeing ‘more success than expected’ with 500 days until Paris 2024

Keely Hodgkinson was among the Brits to pick up medals recently at the Indoor Championships

The Independent UK

Mary Kom is the biggest champion in the world: Rio Olympics gold medallist Estelle Mossely

NEW DELHI: When Rio Olympics gold medallist French boxer Estelle Mossely participated in her maiden World Championships 15 years ago she was left spellbound when she saw the iconic MC Mary Kom in her element inside the ring.

The Times of India

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USA Swimming Announces Bonus Plan Up to $1 Million as Incentive for Relay Events

Designed to preserve U.S. excellence in the relay races, the structure will go into effect for this year’s world championships and the Paris Olympics.

The Independent UK

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

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

The New Daily

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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The Independent UK

'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

Daily Mirror

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

Wales Online

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

Daily Record

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

ABC News

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.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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.

AAP

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.

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