Ramaswamy on US failing to boycott Beijing Olympics: Everyone is looking away from the human rights atrocity
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy discusses the Olympics being held in Beijing.
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Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Nathan Chen Wins Long-Awaited Skating Gold As Yuzuru Hanyu Is Dethroned
Nathan Chen said "he never thought he'd be able to make it this far" as he won Olympic figure skating gold in Beijing on Thursday, easily beating defending champion Yuzuru Hanyu, who fell twice and finished fourth. The American three-time world champion finally claimed the only major prize that had eluded him with his overall score of 332.60, more than 20 points ahead of his nearest challenger. Chen held his nerve to score 218.63 in his free programme, building on his record-breaking short programme score from Tuesday to win gold from 18-year-old Yuma Kagiyama. Another Japanese skater, Shoma Uno, took bronze.
Russian teen skater Valieva trains after reports of failed drug test
BEIJING: Russia's 15-year-old figure skating sensation Kamila Valieva giggled with her coaches but turned serious for her own routine as she practiced on Thursday at the Winter Olympics despite reports of testing positive for a banned substance.
Can Ester Ledecka complete the impossible double – again? Czech star aims for second gold in super-G
Imagine the amount of work and dedication that is required to become an Olympic champion. The hours put in to get to the very top of your sport. Combined with the timing to be at your peak when the event comes round once every four years.
Premier League to drop Covid emergency measures but twice-weekly lateral flow testing will remain
The Premier League has agreed to begin relaxing its Covid-19 emergency measures following a meeting of its shareholders. The decision marks a seminal moment in the league's battle with the coronavirus which began with Project Restart in the summer of 2020 and now — over 18 months later — seems to be approaching an end-point.
Sweden beat US in rematch of 2018 men's final
BEIJING: Niklas Edin's Sweden beat John Shuster's United States in the men's curling, while European champions Britain began their Olympic campaign with victory over Italy at the National Aquatics Centre on Thursday.
Player's Own Voice podcast: Snowboarder Mark McMorris is relaxed and ready
Considering Mark McMorris' medical history, it's no surprise he jokes about enjoying rare time off between surgeries.
Canadian skaters Bloemen, Fish hope to push each other to top of podium
Inside the Olympic Oval in Calgary in early October, the Olympics still looming in the distance, Canadian speed skater Graeme Fish was trying to catch his breath.