How a thought-provoking question changed Olympic champion Julien Alfred’s mindset for historic achievement

Julien Alfred considered quitting athletics but her coach played a crucial role in ensuring that the 23-year-old fulfills her dream. Desperation and giving up are two attributes that are associated with athletes and sports. Sometimes ‘enough is enough’ can be hard-hitting in the mind and the next course of action becomes shrouded in uncertainty. While surrendering can…

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‘Isla’s strength inspires me every day’ – Paula Radcliffe opens up about daughter’s cancer journey & London Marathon dream

Paula Radcliffe has shared her emotional journey as her daughter Isla, a cancer survivor, prepares to run the London Marathon. Former British Olympian Paula Radcliffe is preparing for a proud yet emotional moment as her 17-year-old daughter, Isla, takes on the London Marathon this April. The three-time London Marathon winner will be cheering her daughter…

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‘I identify as a gay woman of colour’- Retired American sprinter & basketball player reaffirms her identity

The mother of three has proudly reaffirmed her identity as a gay woman of color, encouraging others to embrace their true selves. Retired American sprinter and professional basketball player Marion Jones has come out to once again clarify about her sexuality. The two-time world 100m champion insisted that people should be unafraid of sharing their…

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‘If you go back, you’ll be greedy’

Simone Biles is unsure of her participation for the 2028 LA Games on home soil. The multiple Olympic champion feels there’s nothing left to achieve despite her relatively young age. Multiple Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles has appeared to dash hopes that she could make a return to the Olympic stage on home soil when Los Angeles…

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‘I want to do more for them’

American rugby star Ilona Maher pulled the biggest crowd in the history of the Bristol Bears on her debut but has promised there’s ,ore to come from her. American rugby star Ilona Maher might have only played for 20 minutes of Bristol Bears’ eventual defeat to rivals Gloucester-Hartpury on her debut for the home club…

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‘Our sport is better because of him’ — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone honors the late Ralph Mann

American hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone mourns mentor Ralph Mann, honoring his transformative influence on her journey to Olympic greatness. Four-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is mourning the loss of her former mentor and biomechanics pioneer, Dr. Ralph Mann, who passed away on January 2 at the age of 75 after battling pancreatic cancer. Mann, a…

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Kibet Bull confirms his release after abduction

Cartoonist Gideon Kibet, alias Kibet Bull, who went missing moments after meeting Busia senator Okiya Omtatah in Nairobi, has confirmed his release after the harrowing abduction. Taking to his official X account on Monday, January 6, 2024, Kibet confirmed that he had been dropped in Luanda, Vihiga County, on Monday, January 6, 2024, between 3:00…

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