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Who is Kirsty Coventry and how did she become the most powerful person in world sports?

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has elected a woman as its president for the first time ever. Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry is also the youngest ever IOC president and the first from an African country, becoming a symbol of the IOC’s drive to diversify its leadership and image.

The Conversation

Jakob Ingebrigtsen describes violent childhood with ‘no free will’ in testimony against father Gjert

Gjert Ingebrigtsen denies physically abusing two of his children, one of whom is double Olympic champion Jakob

The Independent UK

The ‘hot mess’ Olympics? How Queensland’s 2032 Games planning descended into farce

The LNP’s vision is for an Olympics held in venues rather than a city – and guarantees controversy across Brisbane and beyond

The Guardian - AU

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Jakob Ingebrigtsen tells court of father’s physical abuse in testimony

The double Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen described a childhood marked by fear and manipulation when he took the witness stand in Norway

The Guardian - UK

Australia To Build New 2032 Olympic Stadium And Demolish Gabba

Australia will build a 63,000-seat stadium for the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane, officials said Tuesday as they confirmed the storied "Gabba" cricket ground would be demolished after the event.

International Business Times

The Gabba to be demolished after Brisbane Olympics as new stadium plans unveiled

The new stadium will become the Australian state’s home for cricket following the Olympics.

The Independent UK

'The Thames is in trouble': Sir Steve Redgrave says river needs urgent action on pollution

Retired Olympic rowing champion demands action to end ‘pollution for profit’ by water companies

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‘Lovely gentle dinosaurs’: Brisbane 2032 Olympic rowing may be held in saltwater crocodile habitat

The Brisbane 2032 Olympic rowing may be held on river inhabited by ‘lovely, gentle dinosaurs’

The Guardian - AU

Sports set up for success by Brisbane 2032 blueprint

Many Australian sports believe they're set up for long-term success after the release of the Queensland government's venue plans for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

AAP

Australia Announces New Stadium For 2032 Olympic Games

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli detailed a slew of Olympic upgrades that included the new Brisbane Stadium in the heart of the city, and an aquatic center that could host 25,000 fans.

International Business Times

Afternoon Update: Olympic stadium election promise broken; outrage after White House blunder; and volunteering in a Paris bar

David Crisafulli repeatedly promised not to build a new stadium during last year’s election campaign

The Guardian - AU

Sir Steve Redgrave urges Thames clean-up as young rowers take to the river

The retired Olympic rower is taking a letter to the Environment Department calling for action as a major rowing event for schools takes place.

The Independent UK

Brisbane Olympics 2032: why these Games could turn out nothing like we had planned

The IOC – which gave us 11 years to plan – must be nervous about the state of affairs

The Guardian - AU

Track and feud: Queensland to announce third 2032 Olympic stadium plan in four years. Will this one stick?

The widely expected construction of a new 60,000-seat venue at Victoria Park will take a chunk of the largest green space near the inner city

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George Foreman showed every gesture is political – especially for Black athletes

At the 1968 Olympics, Foreman’s flag-waving was seen as deference. But the reaction to it reveals the limited ways we allow Black athletes to express themselves

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s a privilege’: Boris van der Vorst, the man who saved Olympic boxing

By forming a new governing body, World Boxing, the Dutchman prevented the sport being banished by the IOC

AAP

Hull an inspiration to fellow Aussie medallist Robinson

Aussie Olympic star Jess Hull has played her part in inspiring middle-distance teammate Ky Robinson to follow her to a world indoor podium place in Nanjing.

The Guardian - UK

Kirsty Coventry’s in-tray: six big issues facing IOC’s new president

From protecting women’s sport to the return of Russia and keeping the Olympics relevant, the former gold medallist has tough challenges ahead

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George Foreman dead at 76

The two-time world heavyweight champion boxer and Olympic gold medalist George Foreman has died at the age of 76.

The Independent UK

Boxing champion George Foreman dies aged 76, family says

Foreman was an Olympic gold medallist before claiming his first heavyweight title with a stoppage win over Joe Frazier in 1973.

AAP

Hauser expects fireworks in long-course triathlon debut

Australian Olympics triathlon star Matt Hauser will make his long-course debut at the Ironman 70.3 race on Sunday in Geelong, which will boast a strong field.

The Sports Daily

Boxing superstar George Foreman dies at age 76

Boxing superstar George Foreman dies at age 76. He was an Olympic gold medalist from Mexico and former world champ.

The Independent UK

Boxing legend George Foreman dies aged 76, family says

Foreman was an Olympic gold medallist before claiming his first heavyweight title with a stoppage win over Joe Frazier in 1973.

The Independent UK

George Foreman dies: Boxing legend and famous grill namesake dead at age 76

Foreman was a two-time heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist

The Independent UK

2 men arrested in Zimbabwe for armed robbery and stealing new IOC President Coventry's memorabilia

Two brothers have been arrested and appeared in a Zimbabwe court accused of an armed robbery at the home of new International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry’s parents

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