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Swimming Sport News
Player's Own Voice podcast: Swimming prodigy Summer McIntosh a level-headed star
Summer and Brooke McIntosh's parents have a good problem brewing.
Olympian Srihari Nataraj Alleges Misbehaviour By Airline Upon Return From National Games
An Olympian and also a decorated Indian swimmer, Srihari Nataraj, alleged 'misbehaviour' by the staff of Indigo Airlines while he was returning from the National Games in Gujarat. Srihari alleged that the staff didn't just behave badly with him but also charged a hefty amount for carrying excess baggage on the flight. "I was returning from the National Games held in Gujarat, and the staff not only behaved badly but also charged us a hefty amount for excess baggage which was the medals and goodies that we athletes had won," he said in a tweet while tagging the airline.
Srihari Nataraj Claims Sixth Gold In 100m Freestyle At National Games
Olympian Srihari Nataraj ended his campaign in the National Games swimming competition with his sixth gold medal in the men's 100m freestyle at the Sardar Patel Aquatics Complex in Rajkot on Saturday. Nataraj won in 50.41 seconds, a new National Games record. Through the week, the swimmer from Karnataka watched his senior Sajan Prakash (Kerala) claim five gold, two silver and a bronze medal. On Saturday, Nataraj stormed to a 100m freestyle win with Sajan finishing seventh. He accomplished his mission of claiming the two freestyle sprint gold medals to add to the two backstroke titles besides anchoring Karnataka relay squads to two gold.
British-SA endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh to attempt first-ever swim across Red Sea
British-South African endurance swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans, Lewis Pugh, is aiming to become the first person in the world to swim across the Red Sea later this month.
Former Olympian debates trans politics on Dr. Phil: No training can 'outrun biology' in women’s sports
Former Olympian Nancy Hogshead-Makar warned on in the opening segment of an episode of Dr. Phil, "there’s no training, no coach, that’s gonna outrun biology" when it comes to women's sports.
BBC Strictly judge Shirley Ballas slammed for 'rude' comments to Ellie Taylor on show after picking up Legends award in Manchester
Shirley Ballas ruffled feathers on Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing over her critique of Ellie Taylor's cha cha cha to The Shoop Shoop Song. After comedian Ellie and her partner Johannes Radebe paid homage to Cher in the film Mermaids for Movie Week, the head judge came under fire for scolding Ellie.
WATCH LIVE: Chicago Marathon
At Sunday’s Chicago Marathon, Emily Sisson makes her return, nearly three years after Olympic Trials disappointment. Conner Mantz makes one of the most anticipated U.S. men’s debuts in 26.2-mile racing.