Norwegian Olympic medallist Audun Grønvold dies after lightning strike
A statement has been released Norwegian Olympic medallist Audun Grønvold has died aged 49 after being struck by lightning. Grønvold competed in the event of ski cross in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics in which he won a bronze medal. The news of his death was announced by the Norwegian Ski Federation in a statement […]
8 months ago
Ukraine ‘miraculously’ wins second-most medals at 2022 Winter Paralympics amid invasion
‘Our presence at the Paralympics is a sign that Ukraine is and will remain a country’ As Russia continues to attack Ukraine, the country’s athletes have secured the second-most medals at the 2022 Winter Paralympics. The 2022 Winter Paralympics wrapped up on Sunday, with Ukraine winning an impressive 29 medals in just two events entered […]
4 years ago
Novak Djokovic smashes racket in furious outburst during Olympic defeat
Djokovic almost literally explodes with anger Novak Djokovic could not hide his frustration as he fell beneath the might of Spanish star Pablo Carreno Busta in the Olympic tennis bronze medal match. World No1 Djokovic was denied a shot at a Golden Slam as he was beaten by Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals on Friday. […]
5 years ago