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'Why am I going to die? Why can’t I just go home?' - The incredible survival story of triathlete Els Visser

In 2014, Els Visser was on a snorkelling tour in Indonesia when the boat she was sharing with over 20 others suddenly started to sink at night. Ad Visser was soon plunged into the black ocean after a wave crashed into the boat, before she was hauled out of the water and onto a small lifeboat. The group divided between the lifeboat, barely big enough for six people, and balanced precariously on the roof of the sinking boat.

The Ocean Race: GUYOT environnement Team Europe earn stunning In-Port victory in The Hague with 11th Hour Racing second

GUYOT environnement – Team Europe claimed a barnstorming win in The Hague on Tuesday for their first Ocean Race victory, while 11th Hour Racing Team tightened their grip on the first place in the In-Port standings. Skipper Benjamin Dutroux oversaw a superb start as Team Europe hit the start line at top speed on the foils and edged ahead of 11th Hour to take a lead that they refused to relinquish in the two-lap race in fast and choppy conditions. Ad 11th Hour couldn’t make up the gap to the leaders but by finishing as runners-up they extended their lead at the top of the In-Port standings – which act as a tie-breaker for the overall race leaderboard — by a point over Team Malizia, who came third.

London teen has sights set on gold at the World Dragon Boat Championships

When Mia Kaufman immigrated to Canada from Taiwan eight years ago, she never dreamed she would one day be representing her adoptive country on the world stage. The 17-year old, who now lives in London, Ont., has been chosen to join Canada's Junior National Dragon Boat team to compete at the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Thailand this August.

Andy Murray hoping Novak Djokovic 'takes eye off ball' before Wimbledon after French Open victory

Andy Murray joked that he hopes Novak Djokovic will “take his eye off the ball” ahead of Wimbledon following his French Open win. Murray and Djokovic both lifted silverware on Sunday – Murray winning his first grass title in seven years in Surbiton and Djokovic claiming a record 23rd Grand Slam by winning the French Open for a third time. Ad Djokovic is now one ahead of Rafael Nadal in the all-time Grand Slam standings, and three clear of Roger Federer.

Mats Wilander hails Novak Djokovic as the BOAT after French Open triumph, explains why he hates the term GOAT

Eurosport expert Mats Wilander has hailed French Open champion Novak Djokovic as the men's BOAT — best of all time — and has explained why he hates the term GOAT. Djokovic beat Casper Ruud in straight sets on Sunday to lift his 23rd Grand Slam title, more than any player in history on the men’s tour. Ad It has led to a lot of discussions about whether Djokovic has moved ahead of fellow 'Big Three' members Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in the battle to be crowned the greatest of all time.

Boat passengers say they were left stranded after paddle-steamer trip

A group of passengers from Wales claim they were left stranded in Somerset on Saturday (June 10) after going on a paddle steamer trip.

The Ocean Race 2022-23: 11th Hour Racing Team win Leg 6 in The Hague to extend overall race lead

On a dramatic morning off the coast of The Hague, 11th Hour Racing Team took victory in Leg 6 of The Ocean Race 2022-23 to extend their overall race lead. It was the American boat's third leg win in a row as they continue to take the race by the scruff of the neck. Ad Their triumph wasn't without a battle though as they were pushed all the way by Team Holcim-PRB, who came across the line as runners-up, just 12 minutes and 23 seconds behind.

Aitch's nan makes appearance at Plantlife festival on same day as rapper's headline Parklife slot

It’s set to be a big day for Manchester-based rapper Aitch, who will be making his first headline performance at Parklife festival this evening.

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'Why am I going to die? Why can’t I just go home?' - The incredible survival story of triathlete Els Visser

The Ocean Race: GUYOT environnement Team Europe earn stunning In-Port victory in The Hague with 11th Hour Racing second

London teen has sights set on gold at the World Dragon Boat Championships

Andy Murray hoping Novak Djokovic 'takes eye off ball' before Wimbledon after French Open victory

Mats Wilander hails Novak Djokovic as the BOAT after French Open triumph, explains why he hates the term GOAT

Boat passengers say they were left stranded after paddle-steamer trip

The Ocean Race 2022-23: 11th Hour Racing Team win Leg 6 in The Hague to extend overall race lead

Aitch's nan makes appearance at Plantlife festival on same day as rapper's headline Parklife slot