6 d. ago Simone Biles slams ‘sore loser’ Riley Gaines over attacks on trans athlete

Biles calls Gaines ‘sick’ in response to softball postGymnast defends trans girl targeted after title winGaines calls Biles’ stance on inclusion ‘disappointing’Seven-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles has publicly condemned former competitive swimmer Riley Gaines for her repeated attacks on transgender athletes, calling Gaines “sick” and a “sore loser” in a strongly worded social media post.The exchange erupted Friday night after Gaines mocked the Minnesota State High School League for turning off comments on a post celebrating Champlin Park High School’s girls’ softball team, which had just won the state championship. One of the team’s players is a transgender girl. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Mystifying alleged crime costs Olympic legend Ian Thorpe a FORTUNE as swimming star rushes to police station

The five-time Olympic gold medallist attended a Sydney police station on Thursday to report the alleged crime.

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9 d. ago World Boxing send Imane Khelif apology after announcing sex test rule change

World Boxing have apologised for naming Olympic gold medallist Imane Khelif directly as the governing body announced it will introduce mandatory sex testing for boxers

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1 week ago Tom Daley reveals how a savage comment from one of his diving instructors led to him battling body dysmorphia and bulimia

The former Olympic diver, 31, explained in his new documentary, 1.6 seconds, that that he had suffered from issues around body dysmorphia and bulimia.

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2 w. ago This is how Sally Gunnell went from Olympic gold to training for ‘life performance’ and longevity

Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell used to train to see how far she could push her body. Now, she tells Harry Bullmore, she exercises for general fitness, functionality and longevity, and she wants to help others do the same.

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2 w. ago Tom Daley reveals his pain for what he went through as a teen: ‘I felt helpless’

Tom Daley said he “felt helpless” for his younger self as he reflected on growing up in the spotlight.

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2 w. ago Tom Daley reveals emotional toll of growing up in the spotlight: ‘I felt helpless for my younger self’

Tom Daley said he “felt helpless” for his younger self as he reflected on growing up in the spotlight.

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2 w. ago Tom Daley reveals the 'shame' of being advised to HIDE his relationship with husband Dustin Lance Black

HARRY BAMFORTH: The five-time Olympic medallist has revealed that he was advised to try and hide his sexuality by a former management team in the early years of his diving career.

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2 w. ago Tom Daley reveals manager warned him against coming out and first move he made on Dustin

Retired Olympic diver Tom Daley reveals details of his relationship with Dustin Lance Black and why he was made to feel he should not come out as gay by his manager

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2 w. ago Savage comment from diving boss that led to Tom Daley 'body dysmorphia and bulimia' issues

Olympic champion diver Tom Daley has been revealing the harsh treatment he got from sports bosses on his bid to win Olympic golds in a candid, upcoming film on his life

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2 w. ago Tom Daley reveals final time dying dad squeezed his hand and his heartbreaking response

Olympic champion Tom Daley candidly reveals highs and lows of his career in emotional new film, titled Tom Daley: 1.6 Seconds, which is set for release on June 1

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2 w. ago Tom Daley reveals how much Olympic gold medallists REALLY get paid

The retired diver, 31, shot to fame in 2008 when he competed at the Beijing Olympic Games aged just 14 years old.

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3 w. ago World Cup buzz grows as steely Australia upstage Ilona Maher’s USA

Charlotte Caslick brings dare and dash in 30-19 win for WallaroosVictory is crucial for Australia’s confidence ahead of World CupThe Queen is dead. Long live the Queen. So rang the cry of the Canberra crowd after American rugby star and social media “queen” Ilona Maher was upstaged by Australia’s own golden girl, the Sevens star and Olympic gold medallist Charlotte Caslick, whose speed and daring inspired a 30-19 win over the USA at GIO Stadium.This was a sweet victory for the Wallaroos – and a vital one. These sides will resume their rivalry in August via the same pool at the Rugby World Cup in England, with each nation hunting a first semi-final. Maher is crucial to the USA’s chances. Yet every time the Queen touched the ball last night she had a swarm of golden bees over her. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Jakob Ingebrigtsen tells court he has ‘had no motives for lying’ as father’s trial closes

Defence team call for acquittal of athlete’s father, GjertJakob, 24, says it is ‘embarrassing to be a victim’The Norwegian Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen has told a court that he finds it “embarrassing to be a victim of domestic violence” on the final day of the trial of his father and former coach, Gjert.This week prosecutors called for Gjert to be given a jail sentence of two and a half years for hitting and verbally abusing Jakob, the Olympic 1500m champion in Tokyo and 5,000m gold medallist in Paris, and his younger sister, Ingrid. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Sir Chris Hoy issues new cancer update and admits he 'can't believe' current position

The six-time Olympic gold medallist was diagnosed with cancer in September 2023 after a routine test found he had a tumour in his shoulder and he later discovered the illness was terminal

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