Not even the best in the world are safe from pressure and fear
From Simone Biles' retirement in Tokyo to Eliud Kipchoge's harrowing confession, even mega-champions warn us that, at some point, they are mere mortals.
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Tobi Amusan signed the best time of the year in a key comeback before Paris
The world record holder in the 100m hurdles reacted at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational and celebrated in the eyes of world champion Danielle Williams. Both must compete with the defender of the Olympic title, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, of great 2024.
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Nadal: “My feeling is that I’m going to be at Roland Garros”
The top champion warned that the physical issue will not be an impediment and that the decision will pass on the mental side; he sees it “difficult” to play doubles with Alcaraz in Paris 2024.
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The Hope and Dreams Festival ended successfully in Jordan
The multi-sport event Hope and Dreams of the Humanitarian Taekwondo Foundation (THF) concluded with great competitions. Refugee children participated in baseball 5, taekwondo, basketball and badminton.
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They give up the Olympic dream to help those affected by the tragic flood in Brazil
The rowers Evaldo Becker, Alef Fontoura, Daniel Lima and Piedro Tuchtenhagen were due to travel to the Olympic Qualifying Championship in Lucerne, their last chance to go to Paris, but they decided to stay and collaborate with the people affected by the floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, who have already left more than 100 dead.
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Guinea, the last ticket to Paris: the soccer scene and the big question about big figures
The African national team beat Indonesia in the playoff and will be part of Group A, the only one left to complete. Emmanuel Macron spoke again about the presence of Kylian Mbappé and Argentina dreams of being able to count on Lionel Messi. The champion in Tokyo, Brazil, will be the biggest absentee at the Olympics.
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Kipchoge’s anguish: he is accused on social media of having participated in the death of his rival Kelvin Kiptum
The Kenyan, who aspires to become the first man to win three consecutive Olympic marathons in Paris 2024, acknowledged that he fears for the life of his family after receiving numerous threats from users involving him in the sudden death of record holder Kelvin Kiptum.
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The Olympic flame has arrived in France and begins its journey until the cauldron is ignited
The legendary Belem sailboat arrived at the Old Port of Marseille and the swimmer Florent Manaudou was in charge of receiving the torch, which will travel across the country until the opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 26.
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The United States dominated the World Relay Championship: all those qualified for Paris 2024
The North American positions, with Noah Lyles in the 4x100, stayed in the Bahamas with four of the five races and the other was in Botswana, which won the 4x400 with the presence of Letsile Tesogo. The World Cup awarded places for the Olympic Games.
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The opening party on the Seine, despite all the conflicts
Thomas Bach confirmed that the opening of the games will be centered on the iconic river. Background and consequences of celebrations outside the stadium. Russians and Belarusians, without a parade.
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