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On-form British Keely Hodgkinson has explained how she hopes to succeed at the Paris 2023 Olympics where she is up against world champion Mary Moraa of Kenya. Olympic and world 800m silver medallist Keely Hodgkinson is not getting head of herself, heading to the Paris 2024 Olympics despite her current good form. Hodgkinson showed her dominance again when she recorded a personal best time of 1:54.61 to win the London Diamond League at a packed London Stadium on Saturday ahead of her British compatriots Jemma Reekie and Georgia Bell. It was a first race that saw all the 10 runners…
Jess Hull’s world changed within six days when she flipped the expectations of the Olympics world on their head. In two races six days apart, the Australian 1500m runner broke a world record (in the 2000m), ran with the 1500m world champion almost to the finish line, and slashed five seconds from her own personal best while setting a national record.
It is an honour to qualify for the Games and to be part of Team Uganda. As an athlete, I know it will not be easy in Paris since everyone wants to win a medal,” she said. In Summary • Other Ugandan star athletes to watch in Paris include world champions Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo, who will compete in the men’s 5,000m and 10,000m races. • Dominic Otucet, President of the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) told Xinhua he is confident Uganda will bag some track and field medals in
The all-black Maserati driving Tony Vitello down Gay Street could barely move as the crowd of fans spilled over the sidewalk. Some wanted the Tennessee baseball coach to sign things for them. Others just wanted to get close enough to breathe the same air as the person who led the Vols to their first national championship. As Vitello neared the end of the parade thrown for the 2024 College World Series champions less than 24 hours after their victory, he stood and raised both arms. He was going to savor this moment. POSTER: Celebrate Tennessee baseball’s national championship with Knox…
Snoop Dogg has announced he will be a torchbearer at the 2024 Olympics in Paris and will carry the flame through the streets of Saint-Denis before the opening ceremony Hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg has taken to social media to announce his unique role in the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The 52-year-old star, real name Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, will be one of the torchbearers, bringing the Olympic flame through the streets of Saint-Denis, as confirmed by the town’s mayor, Mathieu Hanotin. On social media, Hantoin said: “Saint Denis: last step before the Eiffel Tower. An international cast @SnoopDogg…
Tennessee basketball has a storied past with fantastic seasons led by great coaches, however, they have also had rough seasons with tough coaches. Everyone remembers Bruce Pearl, who was a great coach with the Volunteers, but unfortunately went through an NCAA investigation and was given a three-year show-cause penalty. Tennesse has been playing basketball since 1908 and has had a total of 21 coaches in that span with a coaching record of 1,814-1,127 (.617). Right now, Tennessee is sitting pretty with Rick Barnes, especially after the 2023-2024 season where the Volunteers made it to the Elite Eight and was even…
Tennessee baseball’s first player taken off the board during the 2024 MLB Draft was second baseman Christian Moore, who was drafted No. 8 overall by the Los Angeles Angels. With the 8th pick in the 2024 #MLBDraft, we have selected INF Christian Moore from University of Tennessee. Welcome to the Angels, Christian! pic.twitter.com/ezinhKvd46 — Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) July 14, 2024 Moore is the first Tennessee player to be drafted in the top ten in the Tony Vitello era and only the fourth since 1990. He joins Nick Senzel, Chris Burke, and Todd Helton as other Vols drafted in the…
Feb 15, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow talks with media at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports / Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Could the Boston Red Sox make an under-the-radar move to significantly bolster the rotation with a week until the July 30 trade deadline? Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has had starting pitching help and a right-handed bat on his wish list entering the deadline for weeks. While injuries to relievers Chris Martin and Justin Slaten have placed somewhat of an urgency on adding…
As we approach the 2024-25 college football season, the Tennessee Volunteers are widely considered to be a middle-of-the-pack SEC team with a very low chance of making the College Football Playoffs. However, with the way their roster is set up, led by the dark-horse Heisman candidate Nico Iamaleava, they not only should be one of the best teams in the SEC but one of the best in the entire nation. Apart from Iamaleavea, this team has a blend of returning talent, promising newcomers, and a coaching staff that has proven its mettle. Tennessee is ready to ascend to the top…
The sprinter is the current world 200m champion and reigning European champion in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay. Asher-Smith won a bronze medal in the 4x400m relay in the Tokyo Olympics but withdrew from the 200m with an injury. She said her focus is now the 100m at the Birmingham Diamond League competition on 21 May. ADVERTISEMENT Asher-Smith, who has a history degree, wrote an award-winning column in which she shared personal stories of racism. She told BBC South East: “It feels uniquely special to be recognised by the University of Kent. I’m very much used to performing on…