Olympic superstar dies aged 32
‘Tori was a champion… a beacon of light that shined so bright’ US track star Tori Bowie has died aged 32. Representatives for the three-time Olympic medalist confirmed her passing in a statement on social media shortly before 1pm Wednesday. The statement read: “We’re devastated to share the very sad news that Tori Bowie has […]
3 years ago
Olympian Simone Biles mistaken for kid on plane – offered a colouring book by flight attendant
She got a mimosa instead After collecting her Presidential Medal of Freedom, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles was mistaken for a child on a flight and offered a colouring book to pass the time. The 25-year-old four-time gold medalist was collecting the Presidential medal on July 7 before boarding a flight home. Taking to Instagram to […]
3 years ago
Olympic sprinter Deon Lendore dies aged 29
Rest in peace, Deon Lendore Trinidad and Tobago athlete Deon Lendore has died in the United States at the age of 29. U.S. media reported that the three-time Olympian – who won a bronze medal in the 4x400m at the 2012 London Games – was involved in a car crash in Texas. Lendore was driving […]
4 years ago
Belarus Olympian safe under police protection in Tokyo after refusing ‘forced’ flight home
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya says she was “forced” to leave and stay in a Tokyo hotel overnight under police protection Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, a Belarusian Olympian who was competing in the women’s 100m, has now been ordered to fly home by her team after alleged criticism she made towards coaching staff. The 24-year-old sprinter has refused the dismissal […]
4 years ago
Olympic Kayaker Nathan Baggaley sentenced to 25 years in prison
Baggaley is going to prison again Seventeen years ago, Australian kayaker Nathan Baggaley stood on the Olympic podium, having received two silver medals; now, years later, he stood in a courthouse. Along with his brother, Baggaley was sentenced to years behind bars for their role in a cocaine smuggling operation. Former Olympian Nathan Baggaley has […]
5 years ago
Tom Daley hopes his performance will inspire LGBT people to realise “you can achieve anything”
Daley has a message for LGBTQ youth Tom Daley finally acquired the gold alongside teammate Matty Lee, bringing his diving career full circle. Having fought for this moment since his first appearance on the world stage in 2008’s Beijing games. Rather than take the moment to celebrate himself, Daley paid tribute to the LGBTQ+ community. […]
5 years ago