Tag #Olympics

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Dick Button, Figure Skating Legend, Dies at 95

Dick Button, a two-time Olympic gold medalist figure skater and renowned commentator, died at age 95 on Thursday, following a week marked by the tragic death of a dozen young figure skaters.

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IOC Presidency Candidate Proposes Simultaneous Olympic Games Across Five Continents

Morinari Watanabe, a candidate for IOC president, proposed holding simultaneous Olympic Games across five continents, aiming to increase global viewership and address past issues within the gymnastics federation, where he served as president.

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Red Gerard Wins Second Consecutive X Games Gold

Red Gerard won gold at X Games Aspen 2025, his second consecutive win, marking a career resurgence after two years of sponsor changes from Burton to Rockstar and then Arbor, showcasing improved skills and setting him up for the 2026 Olympics.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Billionaire Environmentalist Contests for IOC Presidency with Climate-Focused Agenda

Johan Elias, a 62-year-old Swedish-British billionaire and FIS president, is among seven candidates vying for the IOC presidency, advocating for climate-conscious Olympics through innovative solutions like a 'forest city' concept and sustainable technologies, while navigating potential conflicts bet...

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Climate Action
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US Wins First 2024 Olympic Medal: Synchronized Diving Silver

In the 2024 Paris Olympics, Kassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon won America's first medal, a silver, in women's synchronized diving, marking only the second time the US has medaled in the event since it began in 2000, after overcoming numerous injuries and funding issues.

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Good Health and Well-being
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IOC Presidency Race: Candidate Proposes Multi-Continental Olympics

Seven candidates are competing to lead the International Olympic Committee; a key contender, Moniri Watanabe, proposes a radical shift to a multi-city, multi-continental Olympic model, challenging the single-host nation tradition established in 1896.

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Reduced Inequality
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Wisconsin's Stolz Ready for World Cup in Milwaukee

Jordan Stolz, a 20-year-old American speed skater from Wisconsin, is competing in the World Cup speed skating competition in Milwaukee this weekend; his success is attributed to his unique upbringing and training environment, inspired by Olympic short-track skater Apollo Ohno.

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Quality Education
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France Handball Team Focused on World Championship Redemption

The French men's handball team is preparing for their World Championship quarter-final match, aiming to secure a medal following their Olympic quarter-final loss to Germany, with the captain emphasizing a calm, focused approach and team unity.

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IOC Presidential Election to Reshape DSD and Transgender Athlete Policies

The upcoming IOC presidential election, likely resulting in Lord Sebastian Coe's victory, will significantly impact policies regarding the participation of athletes with differences in sexual development (DSD) and transgender athletes in the Olympics, potentially leading to stricter, standardized re...

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Gender Equality
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NCAA Adds Women's Wrestling as Championship Sport

The NCAA announced Friday the addition of women's wrestling as a championship sport at the Division I, II, and III levels, with the first NCAA women's championship set for 2026; the decision comes after 76 NCAA institutions had women's wrestling programs in the 2023-24 school year, with 17 more expe...

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Vonn's 40-Year-Old Comeback Aims for 2026 Cortina Olympics

Lindsey Vonn, 40, is attempting a ski racing comeback, aiming for the 2026 Olympics in Cortina, Italy, where she holds the record for 12 World Cup wins; recent race results show improvement but also a training fall.

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Maher's Debut Try Fuels Bristol Bears' Victory, Elevates Women's Rugby

American rugby star Ilona Maher scored a sensational 70-yard try in her first start for Bristol Bears, contributing to their victory over Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership Women's Rugby; her social media presence and exceptional skills have significantly boosted the league's popularity.

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