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Winter Sports Oppose Coe's Cross-Country Olympic Plan

Sebastian Coe's proposal to add cross-country running to the 2030 Winter Olympics faces fierce opposition from traditional snow sports federations. Discover the conflict threatening the Games' heritage.

World's oldest Olympian dies aged 101

Hungarian shooting champion Károly Takács, the world's oldest Olympian, dies at 101. The double gold medalist's remarkable career spanned wars and personal tragedy to achieve Olympic glory.

Indonesia bans Israeli gymnasts from Olympic qualifier

Indonesian sports authorities face International Olympic Committee scrutiny after blocking Israeli athletes from a crucial Olympic qualifying event, raising concerns about political discrimination in international sport.

Olympic boxer's 94-second KO sparks gender debate

French boxer Imane Khelif scores lightning-quick knockout in just 94 seconds during her return to the ring, reigniting discussions about gender verification in Olympic boxing following previous controversy.

Gout strikes Olympic hopeful Uwezo Lubenda

British sprinter Uwezo Lubenda's Olympic dreams hang in the balance after being diagnosed with gout, threatening to derail his journey to become the next Usain Bolt.

Amy Hunt's X-rated start line message goes viral

Rising athletics sensation Amy Hunt stunned spectators when cameras caught her mouthing an explicit message before her race, revealing the fierce mindset behind her track success.

Olympic Skater Oksana Baiul Sells New Jersey Mansion

Exclusive look inside Olympic gold medalist Oksana Baiul's stunning New Jersey mansion as the figure skating legend puts her property on the market. Discover the luxury features and emotional history behind this champion's home.

Strictly's Harry Reveals Secret Health Battle

Olympic sprinter and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Harry Aikines-Aryeetey opens up about his hidden health condition that left him struggling to walk between takes on the BBC show.

Amy Hunt's Olympic Dream in Jeopardy After Injury

British sprint sensation Amy Hunt faces a race against time to be fit for the Paris Olympics after a serious training injury derailed her World Championship plans and threatened her golden dream.

Sprinter races with gout at World Championships in Tokyo

In an astonishing display of determination, Australian sprinter Alex Beck competes in the World Athletics Championships 200m heats just days after a severe gout diagnosis, drawing inspiration from Usain Bolt's legacy.

Sydney 2000 Olympics: Reliving the Magic 25 Years On

A quarter-century on, we revisit the iconic moments, breathtaking triumphs, and pure joy that made the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games 'the best Olympics ever' through a spectacular photographic journey.

Torrie Lewis smashes Australian 100m record

Australian teenage sprinting prodigy Torrie Lewis has obliterated the women's 100m national record, clocking a phenomenal 11.10 seconds. The 19-year-old's historic run at the ACT Championships signals her arrival as a major force in global athletics.

US Sprinter Knighton Cleared in Doping Scandal

American sprint sensation Erriyon Knighton has been cleared to compete after testing positive for a banned substance. The 20-year-old, a major medal hope for Team USA, avoided a suspension due to a contaminated meat investigation.

Olympic Sprinter Cody Simpson Alleges Racial Profiling

Olympic swimmer Cody Simpson claims he was racially profiled by police while test driving a Hyundai in Australia. The sprinter, of Caribbean descent, details the 'humiliating' stop and the broader conversation it sparks.

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