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Beijing 2022 - ‘I can still go a lot faster’ - How GB skater Cornelius Kersten went from brink of retirement to Olympics

Cornelius Kersten says he is pleased he listened to the “little voice” inside his head which told him not to retire from speed skating, as he prepares to make his Team GB debut at the Winter Olympics. The 27-year-old athlete, born to a British mother and Dutch father, was the first GB long track skater to be selected for a Games in 30 years — and he believes he can challenge the very best in Beijing and beyond. Ad/> But there have been moments where he has doubted whether he should continue.

Posible alineación del Real Madrid ante el Athletic en Copa del Rey hoy

El Real Madrid afronta un partido clave en San Mamés. Lo El francés ha sido decisivo en los tres enfrentamientos previos (dos en Liga y otro en la final de la Supercopa) para que los blancos se llevaran la victoria en todas las ocasiones.

French snowboarder wishes Beijing Games were greener

BEIJING: While most athletes have been praising the Beijing Olympics facilities, French snowboarder Chloe Trespeuch expressed disappointment that all competitions were being held on artificial snow.

Alpine skiing-Beijing food top of menu for racers from Europe

YANQING, China : Never mind racing down a steep icy mountain slope you have never skied on before at 140 kph. It's the food at the Beijing Winter Olympics that is feeding the chatter after the men's first downhill training on Thursday.

Winter Olympics: Highest daily positive Covid-19 total at Beijing 2022 with 55

There were 55 new positive results for Covid-19 at the Winter Olympics on Wednesday, the highest daily total so far.

Los mejores aciertos del mercado de fichajes invernal

Uno de los fichajes más polémicos de los últimos años en España. Iñigo Martínez dejó el club en el que creció para el que había jugado 239 partidos para marcharse al eterno rival, aceptando que el Athletic pagase su cláusula. Sus antiguos aficionados siguen sin olvidarlo mientras que él es titular indiscutible en el Athletic y un jugador al que ha recurrido la Selección desde entonces.

Vladimir Putin claims Beijing Olympics diplomatic boycott about ‘ambitions’

Vladimir Putin has stepped up his criticism of the US and Britain for staging a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Games in Beijing, accusing western countries of politicising sport and violating the Olympic charter, which promotes peaceful competition among nations.

Manager Of India's Winter Olympics Contingent Tests COVID-19 Positive Upon Arrival In Beijing

The manager of India's Winter Olympics contingent, Mohammad Abbas Wani, has tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival at the Beijing Airport here. Abbas Wani is a part of the six-member Indian delegation at the Winter Olympics for which Kashmir skier Arif Khan is the only athlete from the country to have qualified this time. Arif will be competing in Slalom and Giant Slalom events during the Games. The contingent also includes Harjinder Singh as its chef de mission, Ludar Chand Thakur as alpine coach, Puran Chand as technician and Rop Chand Negi as team official.

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Beijing 2022 - ‘I can still go a lot faster’ - How GB skater Cornelius Kersten went from brink of retirement to Olympics

Posible alineación del Real Madrid ante el Athletic en Copa del Rey hoy

French snowboarder wishes Beijing Games were greener

Alpine skiing-Beijing food top of menu for racers from Europe

Winter Olympics: Highest daily positive Covid-19 total at Beijing 2022 with 55

Los mejores aciertos del mercado de fichajes invernal

Vladimir Putin claims Beijing Olympics diplomatic boycott about ‘ambitions’

Manager Of India's Winter Olympics Contingent Tests COVID-19 Positive Upon Arrival In Beijing