Esteban the Ivorian makes Games, but will have Filipinos rallying behind her

Maxine Esteban: [T]his is for the Philippines, the country my heart will always beat proud. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Ivorian by paper but a true-blue Filipino at heart, Maxine Esteban is officially headed to the Olympics in Paris later this year. Forced to embrace a different nationality after troubles with the local fencing federation went unresolved, Esteban…

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Maxine Esteban nears Olympic dream

Fencer Maxine Esteban off to a strong start for Ivory Coast in bid to qualify for Paris Olympics. –CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Filipino-Ivorian fencer Maxine Esteban will compete in a final Olympic-qualifying tournament in Washington D.C. on March 15, looking to officially book a ticket to the Summer Games slated in Paris this year. Esteban, who switched…

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Esteban Ocon: Alpine driver says his ‘strong’ Mercedes links are ‘no secret’ amid Lewis Hamilton replacement rumours | F1 News

Alpine driver Esteban Ocon says he retains “strong links” with Mercedes amid speculation that he could join the team in 2025 following Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari. Hamilton’s blockbuster switch, confirmed last week, has dramatically altered the driver-market going into a season in which more than half of the current grid, including Ocon, are entering…

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Alpine car launch: Watch free stream as 2024 Formula 1 challenger revealed by Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly | F1 News

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Free Stream: Alpine reveal their 2024 car! Alpine become the fourth team to launch their 2024 Formula 1 challenger as the A524 is revealed on Wednesday at their factory in Enstone. Alpine found themselves at the front of the midfield but a long way off…

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Maxine Esteban bolsters Olympic bid

Fencer Maxine Esteban is off to a strong start for Ivory Coast in her bid to qualify for Paris Olympics. –CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Maxine Esteban continues to fight her way to Paris. The Filipino-Ivorian fencer emerged unscathed from her poules, winning all six matches late Friday night to barge into the main draw of the Mazars…

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Maxine Esteban, Fil-Ivorian fencer, wins gold in Germany

MANILA, Philippines–Filipino-Ivorian Maxine Esteban turned back Germany’s Luca Sarah Holland-Cunz, 15-13, in the final of the International Handel Cup European U23 Circuit Championship on Sunday in Halle, Germany. In a tense finale, Esteban seized control early, taking a 13-9 lead before holding off the challenge of the 19-year-old German to win the gold of the…

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Esteban bags gold in European U23 circuit

Maxine Esteban continues to prove her worth, this time hammering out a victory that showed just how much the country was missing. The Filipino-Ivorian fencer turned back Germany’s Luca Sarah Holland-Cunz, 15-13, in the final of the International Handel Cup European U23 Circuit Championship on late Sunday evening in Halle, Germany. “I’m so so happy…

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Still chasing Olympic dream, Esteban notches bronze in Italy

(File) Fencer Maxine Esteban off to a strong start for Ivory Coast in bid to qualify for Paris Olympics. –CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Maxine Esteban continues to make a strong push toward qualifying for the Paris Olympics, finishing with a bronze medal in the Italian National Opens Qualifier in Bergamo, Italy, recently. The Filipino-Ivorian center swept her…

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Qatar GP: Esteban Ocon reveals he was sick as Lando Norris labels conditions ‘too dangerous’

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Lance Stroll and Alex Albon are both seen struggling to get out of their cars from the onboard cameras at the end of a gruelling Qatar GP, both drivers cleared after medical checks Lance Stroll and Alex Albon are both seen struggling to get out…

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Fencer Jose chases Olympic dream–with ‘huge help’ from ex-teammate Esteban – rezal404

The hardworking Noelito Jose Jr. has his eyes fixed on Paris. CONTRIBUTED/NOELITO JOSE In June last year, Noelito Jose Jr. was competing in the Asian Championships when he got a message from national teammate Maxine Esteban.“She told me she wanted to help me out and that she had a sponsorship that she wanted to share…

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