Olympic Silver Medalist reveals she was pregnant during Tokyo 2020
It makes the achievement even more impressive than it already was Olympic silver medalist Elinor Barker has revealed that she is expecting her first child and that she was pregnant during the recent Tokyo Olympics. Barker, 27, was part of Great Britain’s women’s team pursuit squad that came second and achieved a silver medal in […]
4 years ago
China declares itself Olympic winner after altering win count
Well, everything looks to be in order and there’s absolutely nothing to see here Tokyo 2020 is now behind us and while it was a fun ride, one country hasn’t quite let it go yet. China (or, to be more specific, the People’s Republic of China) did pretty darn well in the tournament, finishing second […]
4 years ago
British Olympic silver medallist suspended for doping violation
Chijindu Ujah, who competed in the 4x100m relay in Tokyo, has been provisionally suspended. British sprinter Chijindu Ujah has been provisionally suspended for an anti‑doping violation after reportedly testing positive for two banned substances after winning a silver medal in the 4x100m relay at the Tokyo Olympics. As a result of the suspension, the entire […]
5 years ago
Team GB surpass 50 medals at Tokyo 2020
17 golds, 18 silver and 18 bronze Team GB has reached over a half-century of Olympic medals at Tokyo 2020, with gold-medal performances in cycling, as well as podium finishes in the women’s pole vault and hockey. On Friday, Laura Kenny won the fifth gold medal of her career, taking the Olympic title in the […]
5 years ago
Weightlifting medallists sit in silence after question about trans athlete Laurel Hubbard
The press conference table fell agonisingly quiet The women’s +87kg weightlifting competition has concluded and after the athletes who took the podium sat down to discuss their achievements, one journalist’s question resulted in extremely uncomfortable silence. The press conference featured weightlifting medallists, Li Wenwen of China, who won gold in the +87kg lifting event; Emily […]
5 years ago
Tom Daley has finished his Olympic cardigan and we want it
Hand it over, Tom Tom Daley delighted Brits and Olympics fans around the globe after he was spotted knitting multiple times during diving events over the past week. He’s always come across as a pretty swell guy but this took the cake. What’s better still is that aside from being a genuinely beloved hobby, he’s been […]
5 years ago