Tag #Olympics

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"Dennis Pleads Guilty in Wife's Death, Faces Seven-Year Sentence"

"Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty to an aggravated charge of creating a likelihood of harm after his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins, died in a car accident on December 30, 2023, outside their Adelaide home; the charge carries a maximum seven-year sentence but does not attribute res...

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Legal Action Halts Musical Parody of Olympian's Controversial Performance

Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn's legal team issued a cease-and-desist order halting a Sydney musical parody of her Olympic journey, claiming ownership of her unique dance moves that went viral after her performance; the comedian behind the musical plans to change the show's plot.

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Belgian 3x3 Basketball Player Faces Imprisonment for Olympic Qualification Fraud

Belgian 3x3 basketball player Nick Celis faces potential imprisonment for creating 27 fake tournaments to fraudulently qualify for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, prompting FIBA to reform its ranking system.

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French Ice Dance Duo Poised for Olympic Gold After 17-Year Partnership

French ice dancers Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron, paired at ages 9 and 10 by Papadakis's mother, achieved early success and maintained a consistent, complementary partnership for 17 years, culminating in potential Olympic gold.

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German Luge Doubles Team Crashes in Lillehammer

During the Lillehammer World Cup luge competition, German doubles team Dajana Eitberger and Magdalene Matschina crashed on curve 13 of the 1994 Olympic track on November 30th, resulting in minor injuries for Eitberger; despite this setback, they plan to continue their Olympic qualification campaign ...

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Crack Cocaine Use Persists in Paris After Olympics

Despite efforts during the Paris Olympics, crack cocaine use persists in the city, raising concerns about displacement and the need for comprehensive solutions.

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Corbeau Seeks Success in Budapest Amidst Coaching Changes and Relocation

Dutch Olympic bronze medalist Caspar Corbeau is competing in the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest this week, aiming to improve on his Olympic performance despite recent coaching changes and an upcoming move to a new training facility in Eindhoven.

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Humphries Returns to Bobsled Competition Six Months After Giving Birth

Three-time Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries returned to competition six months after giving birth, competing in the women's monobob event at the World Cup in Altenberg, Germany on Saturday, marking a remarkable comeback after taking last season off for motherhood.

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Diverse Dutch Beach Volleyball Pairs Shine in Doha

Three Dutch beach volleyball pairs—Boermans/de Groot, van de Velde/Immers (men), and Stam/Schoon (women)—with contrasting personalities, are competing in Doha's Beach Volleyball World Championships final tournament; their diverse strengths contribute to their success.

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Putin Postpones World Friendship Games Indefinitely

Russian President Vladimir Putin indefinitely postponed the World Friendship Games, originally scheduled for September 2024 in Yekaterinburg, due to unspecified reasons, following previous criticism from the IOC and Ukraine regarding the event's political nature and intent.

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Brownlee Retires from Triathlon

Two-time Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee announces his retirement from the sport, expressing excitement for new challenges and gratitude for his career.

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Raygun's Rise: From Viral Olympic Breakdancer to Brand Ambassador

Breakdancer Rachael Gunn's viral Olympic performance, despite its lack of competitive success, led to unexpected fame, brand deals, and a renewed focus on positivity.

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