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sports4 months ago

Jamaican Sprinting Shines as Seville and Jefferson-Wooden Dominate at World Championships

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, a village kid from South Carolina, won the world 100m title in Tokyo with a time of 10.61 seconds, becoming the fourth-fastest woman in history and marking a significant achievement after her Olympic bronze. Jamaican Oblique Seville won the men's 100m, ending a Jamaican drought since Bolt's retirement, while Americans Tara Davis-Woodhall and Valarie Allman secured their first world titles in field events. The championships showcased remarkable performances and notable victories across track and field disciplines.

via NBC Sports|
#jamaica#melissa-jefferson-wooden#olympic-medals
world7 months ago

US Senators Criticize China Contamination and Anti-Doping Policies Amid Olympic Concerns

USADA questioned the legitimacy of Chinese swimmers' positive doping tests due to contamination, criticizing WADA's handling and transparency, while American swimmer Katie McLaughlin expressed disillusionment over the integrity of the sport and the impact on clean athletes, amid ongoing debates about doping and governance in international sports.

via SwimSwam|
#chinese-swimmers#doping-controversy#olympic-medals
sports1 year ago

"Paris 2024 Olympic Medals Incorporate Eiffel Tower Iron"

Paris' Olympic medals for the 2024 Games will feature inlaid pieces of the Eiffel Tower, with a hexagonal chunk of iron from the iconic landmark embedded in each gold, silver, and bronze medal. The iron pieces were cut from girders and other parts swapped out during renovations, then stripped of paint, polished, and varnished before being stamped with "Paris 2024" and the Games logo. This unique addition aims to bring a French touch to the medals, making them distinct from previous Olympic prizes.

via Newser|
#athletes#eiffel-tower#olympic-medals
sports1 year ago

"Paris 2024 Medals to Feature Eiffel Tower Metal"

The medals for the upcoming Paris Olympics and Paralympics will feature inlaid pieces of the Eiffel Tower, with each gold, silver, and bronze medal containing a hexagonal chunk of iron from the iconic landmark. The iron pieces were prepared by stripping, polishing, and varnishing, and are stamped with "Paris 2024" and the Games logo. The unique design, created by Paris jewelry house Chaumet, also includes a small representation of the Eiffel Tower and is a departure from traditional Olympic medals. The Paris Mint is manufacturing 5,084 medals, with some stored in case of reassignment and others potentially going to museums.

via NBC News|
#athletes#eiffel-tower#olympic-medals
sports2 years ago

Russian Figure Skater Kamila Valieva's Doping Case Heads to Top Sports Court

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) begins hearings to resolve the case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's positive doping test, which led to the withholding of team figure skating medals at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. The World Anti-Doping Agency and the International Skating Union are seeking a suspension for Valieva, while the Russian Anti-Doping Agency argues for a minor penalty. The case has been delayed and criticized by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. Meanwhile, U.S. skaters are still waiting for their medals and have expressed frustration with the process. The CAS ruling is expected to be the final verdict, but appeals can be made to a federal tribunal.

via The Washington Post|
#court-of-arbitration-for-sport#doping#figure-skating
sports2 years ago

Simone Biles: A Comeback to Elite Gymnastics

Simone Biles, the seven-time Olympic medalist and arguably the greatest gymnast of all time, is set to return to competitive gymnastics at the U.S. Classic in early August. Biles last competed in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, where she withdrew from multiple events for her mental health but still won a bronze medal on balance beam. With four gold medals from the 2016 Rio Olympics and an incredible 25 medals from five world championships, Biles has left an indelible mark on the sport. She is also the first woman to win five all-around World Championship titles and has four gymnastics elements named after her.

via ESPN|
#gymnastics#mental-health#olympic-medals