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Winter Olympics 2022: 'I’m a bit behind on my work' - Kirsty Muir jokes about schoolwork worries after Games debut
Kirsty Muir has admitted her Olympic heroics have meant she has had to put the books aside. The 17-year-old impressed on her debut, finishing fifth in the big air final at the Beijing Games. Ad/> Speaking to Eurosport’s Radzi Chinyanganya and 2018 snowboarding bronze medallist Billy Morgan, Muir revealed life on the slopes may mean her education is on the back burner for the time being.
Beijing claims Eileen Gu as a daughter after golden day for China at Winter Olympics
BEIJING: Teenager Eileen Gu nailed a new trick in the final run of the freeski Big Air on Tuesday (Feb 8), delivering host nation China its quickest gold rush at a Winter Games.
Newcastle United rock Everton to climb out of Premier League relegation zone
NEWCASTLE: Newcastle moved out of the Premier League relegation zone with a vital 3-1 win against Everton that plunged Frank Lampard’s side deeper into trouble on Tuesday. Eddie Howe’s team fell behind to Jamaal Lascelles’ own goal in the first half at St. James’ Park.
Mysterious Australian icon stuns Beijing 2022 debutant Cooper Woods with surprise text: ‘You were robbed’
Amid the many congratulatory messages new Australian moguls star Cooper Woods received after his Winter Olympics debut, one from the “top dog” of the sport stood out.
Athletes criticise International Ski Federation for disqualifying female ski jumpers for their outfits during mixed team competition at Olympics
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has come under fire after disqualifying five ski jumpers from the mixed team competition at the Beijing Olympics because their jumpsuits were too big and offered an aerodynamic advantage.
Chelsea face absences as Lille Champions League trip requires full Covid-19 vaccination for players
Chelsea look set to play their Champions League second leg against Lille without unvaccinated players, with UEFA unwilling to order a neutral venue. France operates with stricter coronavirus rules for visitors compared to many other countries, and freedom to visit requires full vaccination — which for most now includes a third booster jab within the past nine months. Ad/> Because players’ vaccine status is private and most athletes have not disclosed their own medical history, it is not clear which players will be ineligible to travel, reports Football London.
ROKiT Venturi team looking to build on Diriyah success in Mexico City
LONDON: Following its absence from last year’s calendar, the FIA Formula E World Championship returns to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez this weekend.