Tag: medalist
World Cup gold medalist in pole vaulting Shawn Barber dead – was only 29 years old
The pole vaulter Barber, who died on Wednesday, is said to have had health problems. – Shawn was such a kind-hearted person who always put others before himself, says Barber’s…
Norway’s sensational medalist did a complete turnaround over the weekend and set a tough goal for the World Cup in skiing
Astrid Öyre Slind cleaned the prize table in Beitostölen at the opening of the Norwegian ski season in Beitostölen. Astrid Öyre Slind shrugged last spring at the World Skiing Championships…
Olympic gold medalist in canoe Agneta Andersson dead
Olympic gold medalist Agneta Andersson has passed away at the age of 62. The former canoeist died in hospital after being ill with cancer. Andersson is one of Sweden’s greatest…
Mona Brorsson’s unexpected challenge – the Swedish Olympic gold medalist is doing something completely new: “Just taking the chance”
PHOTO: Bildbyrån Mona Brorsson is fully charging ahead of the new season.But now she’s taking on something she’s never done before.– I see it as a great fun challenge, she…
Susanna Tapani’s historic booking to the PWHL league – the Finnish Olympic medalist announced Tapani’s name in style at the booking ceremony
Minnesota chose Susanna Tapani as the fourth European player in the booking event. In addition to him, the club also reserved the opportunity for another Finnish player, defender Minttu Tuominen.…
“It was just a strange day” – the World Championship gold medalist shocked the world with the top result
Wilma Murto failed in the Zurich Diamond League, remaining at her starting height and thus the jumbo of the race. Australia’s Nina Kennedy won with a record 491. Last week…
Wilma Murto ended a 28-year dry season – an amazing coincidence with Finland’s previous World Cup medalist
Urheilu’s expert Mikaela Ingberg has closely followed the career of pole vaulter Wilma Murro. According to Ingberg, Murto has now established his place at the international top of the sport.…
A tearful Wilma Murto received a congratulatory kiss from her husband – see the tender moment of the World Cup bronze medalist
Those close to her rushed to congratulate Wilma Murto when the World Championship bronze medal was secured. Pole vaulter Murto brought Finland its first World Cup medal in eight years.…
Cycling Worlds: France silver medalist in the mixed relay, Switzerland in gold
Switzerland retained its title of world champion in the mixed time trial relay at the World Road Cycling Championships by beating France on Tuesday August 8 in Glasgow. Composed like…
Leo-Pekka Tähti is now a 32-time prize medalist – for the Finnish track athlete, World Cup silver from his favorite distance
Track and field great Leo-Pekka Tähti has once again reached the medal position in the para-athletic world championships. Leo-Pekka Tähti40, has claimed World Cup silver with a season’s best time…