Aoife O’Rourke takes middleweight gold at 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament
26-year-old Aoife O’Rourke’s Olympic prospects are looking promising after a victory in the middleweight final at the prestigious Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria on Sunday. O’Rourke defeated Thailand’s southpaw Baison Manikon 3-2 to claim the title. Manikon is the reigning Asian U22 champion and was a Tokyo Olympian at welterweight. Aoife O'Rourke (Castlerea BC) wins gold medal in the …
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All-Time Top International Scorer Christine Sinclair to Retire from Canada
190 international goals and 23 years later, Christine Sinclair is retiring from Canada duty. 40-year-old Sinclair’s international goal record is unmatched in both the men’s and women’s game — Abby Wambach is closest with 184; Cristiano Ronaldo, the top international scorer for men, has 127. Sinclair’s count is the product of six World Cups, four Olympics, and 327 caps for …
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Sifan Hassan runs second fastest time in history to win Chicago Marathon
Sifan Hassan outpaced back-to-back defending champion Ruth Chepngetich to win the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 8. Her time of 2:13:44 beats the course record and one-time world record of 2:14.04, set in 2019 by Brigid Kosgei. Hassan, of the Netherlands, would be the new world record holder were it not for Tigist Assefa’s stunning 2:11.53 set in Berlin two …
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Simone Biles becomes most decorated gymnast of all time ten years after first world gold
A decade after 16-year-old Simone Biles won world gold for the first time in Antwerp, Belgium, two years after withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health, and less than three months after returning to competition, the legendary gymnast has won a sixth all-around title, making her the most decorated gymnast of all time. The Friday (Oct. …
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Simone Biles Makes Historic Return to Gymnastics
Two years after her emotional exit from the Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles made a spectacular return at the World Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp. The 26-year-old marked her comeback by achieving a groundbreaking feat – landing a Yurchenko double pike vault, now named “Biles II” in her honor. SHE DID IT! SIMONE BILES IS OFFICIALLY THE FIRST WOMAN TO LAND A …
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Police Search For Husband After World Record Holder Agnes Tirop’s Death
Kenyan 10K World Record Holder, Agnes Jebet Tirop, was found stabbed to death at her home. Police have named husband named as a suspect in the murder investigation.
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Danielle Hill :‘My Whole Life Has Been Building To This Moment’
Record breaking Irish swimmer Danielle Hill tells of her qualifying experience, team bond and support she has received throughout the Olympics.
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U.S. Sprinting Sensation Sha’Carri Richardson Looks Set To Miss The Olympics After Testing Positive For Cannabis
American sprinter Sha’carri Richardson could now miss the chance to participate in the fast-approaching Tokyo Games as reports claim the 21 year old has allegedly failed a drug test. News broke in the early hours of this morning through sports journalist Tyler Dragon of the talented youngster testing positive for cannabis. Richardson, who has been dubbed “the new Flo-Jo”, is …
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Mum’s The Word: Competing at US Olympic Trials While 18 Weeks Pregnant
Lindsay Flach made headlines over the weekend by competing in Us Olympic Heptathlon Trails while pregnant.
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Olympic Games Will Go Ahead “With Or Without Covid”
Olympic Committee’s Vice President John Coates has said the Tokyo Olympics WILL go ahead next year, “with or without Covid”.
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