Tag: Olympian
Fabio Wardley sends warning to Frazer Clarke as Olympian shoulders the weight of amateur boxing scene | Boxing News
Frazer Clarke admits he has the weight of the amateur boxing scene on his shoulders as he prepares to take on Fabio Wardley at the O2 Arena on Easter Sunday. The 32-year-old arrives as an Olympic bronze medallist with vast experience on the amateur scene, while Wardley originates from a background of white-collar fights. For…
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Laura Kenny: Britain’s most decorated female Olympian retires from cycling ahead of Paris 2024 Games | Cycling News
Laura Kenny, Britain’s most decorated female Olympian, has announced her retirement from cycling just four months before the Paris 2024 Games. Kenny won five Olympic golds and seven world titles in her incredible career and is married to former cyclist Jason Kenny, who is the most successful British Olympian. The 31-year-old gave birth to her…
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Sponsor pledges ‘mankinis’ after Olympian stood down
FILE PHOTO: Shane Rose of Australia on his horse Virgil competes. REUTERS/Molly Darlington/File photo SYDNEY—The sponsor of an equestrian event in Australia has promised to give every spectator a “mankini” next year after three-time Olympic medalist Shane Rose was stood down from competition for wearing the revealing garment earlier this month. The 50-year-old, who hopes…
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Taekwondo puts first Asiad gold bid on Olympian Alora’s shoulders – rezal404
Kirstie Elaine Alora —INQUIRER FILE PHOTO Kirstie Elaine Alora’s consecutive victories in a pair of highly competitive international meets seemed to augur well for Team Philippines in the forthcoming 19th Asian Games (Asiad). The Philippine taekwondo team has yet to show a gold medal in the Asiad and could finally pull off a breakthrough with…
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Olympian says ‘toxic’ culture in Malaysian swimming – rezal404
Malaysia’s Tan Rouxin (L) dives in with other competitors at the start of the women’s 50m breaststroke swimming final at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Phnom Penh on May 6, 2023. (Photo by TANG CHHIN SOTHY / AFP) A former Olympian says there is a “toxic and negative” team culture in Malaysian…
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