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IOC to Decide on Russia's Olympic Reinstatement on April 9th

The International Olympic Committee will decide on April 9th whether to reinstate Russia and Belarus in the Olympics, prompting strong reactions from Ukraine and other nations concerned about Russia's state-controlled sports system and the impact on competition.

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France Secures Multiple Olympic Figure Skating Quotas

France secured two Olympic quotas in men's figure skating and two in ice dancing at the 2024 World Figure Skating Championships in Boston thanks to Adam Siao Him Fa's 5th place and Kevin Aymoz's 4th place finishes; Lorine Schild secured a quota in women's singles.

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Alysa Liu Wins World Figure Skating Championship, Ending 19-Year U.S. Drought

Alysa Liu, a 19-year-old American figure skater, won her first world figure skating championship in Boston on Friday, ending a 19-year U.S. gold medal drought after a two-year retirement.

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Qin Haiyang's Triumphant Return in Qingdao

Chinese swimmer Qin Haiyang triumphed at the Spring National Championships in Qingdao, winning the men's 200m breaststroke in 2:07.44 and the 100m breaststroke in 58.66 seconds—times that would have won him an Olympic bronze and gold medal, respectively, in Paris—signaling a remarkable return to for...

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Zimbabwean Swimmer Elected First Female IOC President

Kirsty Coventry, a 41-year-old former Zimbabwean swimmer, was elected as the first female president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on March 23rd, 2025, winning 49 out of 109 votes in a single round, prompting widespread celebration among gender equality advocates but also raising conce...

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George Foreman, Two-Time Heavyweight Champion, Dies at 76

Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman died Friday at age 76; his family announced his death via Instagram, noting his boxing career, faith, and family; no cause of death was given.

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Shiffrin's Intense Olympic Training Following Record Win

Mikaela Shiffrin, after winning her 101st World Cup slalom race in Idaho, is intensely focusing on training for the 2024 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, following a challenging season hampered by injury and mental health issues, and aiming for a better outcome than her medal-less Beijin...

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Malinin Wins World Figure Skating Championship

Ilia Malinin, a 20-year-old American figure skater, won the World Figure Skating Championships in Boston, scoring 318.56 points, significantly ahead of second-place finisher Mikhail Shaidorov (287.47 points), showcasing his mastery of six quadruple jumps, including the quad Axel.

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Dutch Ice Dancers Miss Olympic Qualification

Dutch ice dancers Chelsea Verhaegh and Sherim van Geffen finished 32nd in the rhythmic dance at the World Figure Skating Championships in Boston, failing to qualify for the free dance or the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, despite training with Ukrainian coaches since returning ...

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IOC President-Elect Praises China's Olympic Legacy, Vows to Address Geopolitical Challenges

Newly elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry lauded China's successful Olympic legacy, emphasizing venue repurposing and community benefits, and plans to use China's model for future Games while establishing a task force to address geopolitical challenges.

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Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry Elected First Woman IOC President

Kirsty Coventry, a 41-year-old Zimbabwean former Olympic swimmer and current sports minister, was elected the 10th president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on June 22nd, 2024, becoming the first woman and African to hold the position.

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Coventry Elected First Female IOC President

Kirsty Coventry, a former Zimbabwean Olympic swimmer, won the IOC presidency on Thursday, becoming the first African and woman to hold the position, defeating Sebastian Coe in a first-round victory with 49 out of 97 votes.

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