Sports

Equestrian sports, unlike mainstream sports, don’t get as much exposure to the world and media. During the 2016 Olympics, the sport was ranked last among the “best Olympic sports” in a survey. But while this doesn’t get as much recognition as it deserves, it’s a fairly popular sport among the rich, which leads us to […]

A day before Christmas, the World Athletics posted a nod to American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson’s accomplishments this year, seemingly out of the blue, which caused an outrage among fans in the comments section. World Athletics shared a graphic of American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson on their X and Instagram accounts, showing all of her sub-11 records […]

Sun Yang is the most decorated Chinese swimmer in history and arguably the best freestyle swimmer in the world. Back in 2012, Sun Yang gained international prominence when he became the first Chinese athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in men’s swimming. In the years that followed, Sun continued to rule international swimming competitions, […]

Finishing her year with a bang, Irish athlete Ciara Mageean showed the world once again what she was made of as she not only stormed to victory in Belfast, she also smashed the parkrun record. Parkrun operates on the principle of a free outing for everyone to walk, jog, or run. This sets it apart […]

With multiple international medals under his belt, Filipino vaulter EJ Obiena caps off another great year in his athletic career. A review of his journey from 2023 EJ Obiena is undoubtedly one of the best vaulters in the world, alongside Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis. He began his journey in May at the 2023 Southeast […]

Mondo Duplantis does not mess around when it comes to winning competitions and setting world records, so when he says he’s excited to go to Glasgow and defend his title, best believe he’ll do his mighty best to make that happen. Speaking to the media following his recognition as the World Athlete of the Year […]

Holiday vibes aside, X users became enraged after Simone Biles’ own husband tried to dim her light in their most recent interview with The Pivot Podcast. Biles’ own husband didn’t know her? Biles is the most decorated gymnast of all time, with 23 global and 7 Olympic gold medals to her name. She has most […]

Activism can take on many forms. One could march, sit-in, walk out, hold a vigil, hold a rally, sign petitions, call for a boycott, or even strike. This one particular environmentalist, however, tried a novel strategy to make his voice heard: running a marathon. In the wake of the COP28, or United Nations Climate Change […]

There are always two sides to a coin, and the same can be said of social media. Because, while it allows fans to get a glimpse into the athletes’ lives and fosters engagement, it also serves as a conduit for online hecklers who verbally attack athletes. And sadly, this still stands true today. In fact, […]

Femke Bol has been extremely successful this year, taking home numerous titles and medals and being named the Dutch Sportswoman of the Year. While some may argue that this was an overnight success, those who have been paying close attention to her may disagree. Beginning at the young age of 15, Bol had her eyes […]

Mondo Duplantis and Sha’Carri Richardson are two of the biggest athletes that compete in very different disciplines, so how do they know each other? Duplantis and Richardson’s friendship Swedish pole vaulter Duplantis and American sprinter Richardson have both become somewhat of a household name in their respective disciplines.  In 2023, they both had a very […]

Laura Muir, a Scottish middle- and long-distance runner, trained for twelve years under the guidance of Coach Andy Young. During that time, Muir won multiple titles, including two European Championships, five European Indoor titles, an Olympic silver, and a world bronze in the 1500m. However, their partnership came to an end earlier this year, and […]

Sprinter Julien Alfred has taken home the Bowerman Trophy. The Bowerman Trophy Every year, the most outstanding male and female NCAA track and field athletes get recognized on stage and given the Bowerman Trophy. To comprehend just how much of a high award this is, it’s similar to that of football’s Heisman Trophy. Some female […]

Paris chief Tony Estanguet has responded to Coe’s ‘Lumpy’ Paris Tickets remarks. Paris Chief Tony Estanguet: ‘Prices are within the norm for such an exceptional experience’ Tony Estangue has now retaliated, asserting that, after accounting for inflation and exchange rates, their most expensive and cheapest Games tickets, at €990 and €24, respectively, actually cost less […]

Watching the athletes compete in person, sitting amid a raucous crowd, and experiencing the thrill in real time are all wonderful experiences that may come once in a lifetime. But this year? The Winter Youth Olympic Games are offering these experiences for free. In keeping with their mission this year to make the games as […]