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UK government open talks over hosting Olympics and major golf events in push for sporting events
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (485+ words) Donald Trump hails imminent end of 'legendary' Iran war campaign Paul Coyte speaks to Team GB's bobsleigh captain Brad Hall The United Kingdom are planning to host some of the biggest sporting events in the world Ministers have unveiled ambitious…...
British Olympic runner completes Boston Marathon while 22 weeks pregnant
3+ week, 1+ day ago (547+ words) The athlete went through severe pain early on in the incredible feat British Olympic athlete Calli Hauger-Thackery completed the Boston Marathon whilst 22 weeks pregnant, crossing the finish line in 2 hours and 43 minutes. The 33-year-old Sheffield runner, who finished sixth in…...
Russia announces pay for athletes banned from Winter Olympics in controversial move
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (435+ words) BBC broke editorial standards by broadcasting Baftas racial slur, probe finds The Russian Olympic Committee has announced it will pay financial compensation to 116 Russian athletes who were prevented from competing at this year's Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. ROC chairman and…...
Olympic ban on transgender women in female competition hailed for 'common sense' by UN
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (409+ words) The changes represent a significant shift in how the Olympic movement addresses eligibility questions related to biological sex and athletic competition The United Nations' special rapporteur on violence against women and girls has praised the International Olympic Committee's newly announced…...
Team GB's best chance at gold under threat as Winter Olympics row erupts over illegal skeleton helmet
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (498+ words) The British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association has mounted an urgent challenge against the ruling Team GB's prospects of securing skeleton gold at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics have been thrown into serious doubt following a ruling by the sport's governing body…...
Lindsey Vonn issues statement on skiing future after leg 'nearly amputated' following Winter Olympics hell
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (459+ words) Lindsey Vonn suffered potentially life-changing injuries after crashing at the Winter Olympics Lindsey Vonn has revealed the full horror of her crash at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, describing how medical teams fought to prevent amputation of her leg following…...
Winter Olympics star shows off scar for the first time after being slashed by rival's blade
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (484+ words) Polish speed skater Kamila Sellier has appeared on television in her home country for the first time since sustaining a devastating eye injury at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The athlete was stretchered from the ice with blood covering her face…...
Controversial Olympics boxer cleared for boxing return after sex test
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (11+ words) GB News...
King Charles sends message to Paralympians following their success at Winter Games
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (546+ words) The monarch shared his comments on social media King Charles has praised Paralympians from Team GB and nations across the Commonwealth following their success at the Winter Games in Milan-Cortina. Team GB secured one medal at the games thanks to…...
Lindsey Vonn breaks down in tears after latest setback following nightmare Winter Olympics
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (482+ words) Property tycoon vows to save churches shutting down across England The American skiing legend is facing further heartache after a brutal time recently Lindsey Vonn has shared a heartfelt message on social media, admitting she's been in tears as her…...