Tag: athletes
A man burned a top runner to death – female athletes are at risk of violence in Kenya | Foreign countries
NAIROBI About a month ago Rebecca Cheptegei ran 44th in the women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics. Last week the world was shocked by the news of Cheptegei’s death in…
‘We are just very proud’: Amersfoorters pay tribute to their athletes in pouring rain
The enthusiastic crowd that has gathered cheers on their athletes, although some people would have liked the square to be busier. “The weather is bad, but this is still the…
Finnish skiing in the dark – now the athletes reveal how they survived the summer | Sports in a nutshell
The Finnish skiers are looking for hard training this weekend and, on the other hand, Finnish roller skiing championship medals in the hot Vuokatti. On Saturday, the program included the…
Rebecca Cheptegei: Doused in petrol and burned to death, the terrible end of the athlete’s life
Burned 80%, the Ugandan athlete died of her injuries on Thursday, September 5. Horrible and that is an understatement. After being burned 80% on Sunday, September 1, Ugandan athlete Rebecca…
Paralympic Games: the exceptional longevity of senior athletes, still at the top
From table tennis to sitting rugby, wheelchair tennis or horse riding: at over 50, or even 60, many athletes at the 2024 Paralympic Games are still performing at a high…
Four Finnish athletes criticized the Olympic Committee’s actions in Paris in IS – EPN asked the whole team about it, 31 answered | Olympics
Historically, the Paris Olympics, which ended without a Finnish medal, have been a constant topic of conversation in recent weeks. The discussion took more rounds on August 21, when Ilta-Sanomat…
The failure of the Russian athlete’s Olympic dream was too hard – the disappointed “black sheep” changes citizenship | Sports in a nutshell
The top Russian judoka is changing citizenship because his “ambition left no other option”. Russian Mahmadbek Mahmadbekovwho is currently 11th on the judo world list in the category under 73…
Paralympic Games: innovations in athletes’ equipment that then benefit the general public
Performance at the Paralympic Games does not only depend on the training of para-athletes. It is also explained by the development of equipment adapted to performance. While this equipment is…
These athletes became para-athlete guides – L’Express
He intends to live up to his reputation as the “white cheetah”. This Saturday, August 31, sprinter Timothée Adolphe will take to the track at the Stade de France for…
2024 Paralympic Games: what are the bonuses for French athletes?
For the Paris Paralympic Games, French medallists will receive the same amount as their counterparts at the Olympic Games. As the Paralympic Games begin, medal-winning athletes from the French delegation…