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    Why did Michael Johnson return his gold medal?

    MICHAEL Johnson is a retired sprinter whose career would be the envy of many runners.But after his retirement, one of his gold medals was returned due to a shock controversy over the win.
    Michael Johnson has four Olympic gold medals.
    Why did Michael Johnson return his gold medal?
    During the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Michael became the first male Olympian to defend his title in the 400 metres.
    He didn’t run in the 200 metre race due to failing to qualify at the U.S. trials because of an injury.
    Despite this Michael won a second gold medal as the anchor of the 4 x 400-metre relay team.
    In 2008, having announced his retirement during the 2000 Olympic games, he returned his relay gold medal to the International Olympic Committee.
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    His decision came after a team mate admitted to taking performance-enhancing drugs for the race.
    Michael wasn’t required to return his medal but he felt it was tainted due to his strong anti-doping stance.
    How many gold medals did Michael Johnson win?
    Michael has won four Olympic gold medals and is regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time.
    He dominated the 200m and 400m during the 1990s and went seven years undefeated in the latter event.
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    Michael decided to focus full-time on athletics in 1990 and excelled, and a year later was crowned world 200m champion.
    Sadly, he succumbed to food poisoning which denied him the opportunity to go to the Olympics in Barcelona, but later helped the US 4 x 400m relay team secure a victory that gave him his first taste of Olympic gold.
    By 1993, Michael had embarked on a sequence of 58 races at 400m where he was undefeated, and was hailed the “Superman”.
    The highlight of his career was at the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996.
    83,000 people watched as Michael ran in his golden running shoes and completed a remarkable 200-400m double.
    This achievement hadn’t been matched before or since in men’s athletics.
    He achieved a time of 19.32 for 200m, a world record that stood for 12 years before being broken by Usain Bolt.
    In 1999, Michael set a new record for the 400m at 43.18 seconds.
    It was broken by Wayde Van Niekerk in Rio, 17 years later.
    Michael was known for his distinctive running style which is characterised by an upright gait and short stride which earned him the nickname “the duck”.
    Michael retired in 2001.
    What does Michael Johnson do now?
    Michael has remained in the sporting world as a TV commentator at various athletics events, including as a pundit for the BBC.
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    He was also a coach in the American Flag Football League and managed the career of athlete Jeremy Wariner.
    Jeremy won Olympic gold during the 400m at Athens in 2004. More

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    World Athletics Championships commentators: Who is on the panel for the competition?

    THE 2023 World Athletics Championships are underway, with much excitement surrounding the huge sporting event.The 2023 games, held in Budapest, mark the nineteenth edition of the championships, but the first time they have been held in Hungary.
    The World Athletics Championships 2023 are taking place in Budapest, HungaryCredit: Sam Mellish/Getty Images
    Who are the commentators for the World Athletics Championships?
    Luckily for athletics fans, the BBC are providing extensive coverage of the World Athletics Championships.
    The broadcaster has gathered a star-studded panel of former athletes and specialists to share their expertise across the competition.
    The World Athletics Championships 2023 conclude on August 27, 2023.
    Much of the action is being streamed live online on the BBC Sport website and app.
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    Steve Cram
    Steve Cram is one of the commentators at the 2023 World Athletics Championships
    Steve Cram, CBE is a retired track and field athlete.
    In 1985, he set world records in the 1,500 m, 2,000 m, and the mile.
    Cram won gold in the 1,500m at the 1983 World games, before going on to take home the silver medal at the 1984 Olympic Games.
    After retiring from athletics in 1994 Cram moved in to a career in television, acting as an athletics commentator for BBC Sport.
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    In his role as commentator, Cram has covered events like the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
    Paula Radcliffe
    Marathon star Paula Radcliffe is one of the BBC commentators at the athletics competition
    Paula Radcliffe is a former long-distance runner who is a three-time winner of the London Marathon.
    She has also won the New York Marathon three times and the Chicago Marathon once.
    Radcliffe represented Team GB at four consecutive Olympic games (1996, 2000, 2004, and 2008) but didn’t bring home a medal.
    She did, however, win gold in the marathon at the 2005 World Championships in Helsinki.
    Since ending her competitive running career after the 2015 London Marathon, Radcliffe has occasionally worked as a commentator for the BBC, covering events such as the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
    Steve Backley
    Commentator Steve Backley is a former Olympic medal winner
    Steve Backley, OBE is a retired British track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw.
    He won many accolades throughout his career, including two silvers and a bronze at the Olympic Games, and two silvers at the World Championships.
    Backley set a javelin throwing world record of 89.58m in Stockholm, Sweden in July 1990.
    He last competed in 2004 at the Olympics in Athens, Greece.
    Since retiring from athletics, Backley has appeared on the 2008 edition of ITV’s Dancing on Ice.
    He has also worked as a commentator for the BBC.
    Andrew Cotter
    Andrew Cotter has been a sports broadcaster for over two decades
    Andrew Cotter is a Scottish sports broadcaster who has worked with the BBC for various sporting events.
    He started his career with Edinburgh-based radio station Scot FM, before relocating to London to work with BBC Radio 5 Live and Sky News.
    Throughout his career he commentated both rugby and golf events, covering major competitions like The Six Nations, the Rugby World Cup, the Masters Tournament, and The Open Championship.
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    During the pandemic, Cotter went viral for posting adorable videos of his dogs, Olive and Mabel, online.
    He has since written two books about his pets; Olive, Mabel & Me: Life and Adventures with Two Very Good Dogs, and Dog Days: A Year with Olive & Mabel. More

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    Apollonia Llewellyn suffers unfortunate wardrobe malfunction as boxing ring girl shows off tan lines in busty display

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN appeared to suffer another wardrobe malfunction with her latest photo.The boxing ring girl took to Instagram to share a snap of herself on holiday in New York.
    Apollonia Llewellyn took a risk as she stunned in her latest Instagram postCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    She is currently away in New York, and had to cover up this photo with a penCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/
    The model has just been in Santorini, GreeceCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
    She often shares her travel-filled lifestyle with her fansCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia could be seen posing on a boat with a stunning backdrop of the New York City skyline behind her, and clearly decided not to wear a bra and risk showing more than she may have intended to.
    She was sporting a pair of white trousers with a matching white tube top and blocked out the city lights with her sunglasses.
    The 23-year-old captioned the photo: “Business on the boat.”
    And despite the impressive background in the photo it was Apollonia that her fans were taken aback by with many rushing to the comments section to shower her with compliments.
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    One wrote: “Beyond stunning Apollonia.”
    Whilst a second added: “So gorgeous.”
    Another fan commented: “Just as cute as ever.”
    Apollonia is currently away in New York after recent holidays to Santorini and Miami.
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    And she suffered another wardrobe malfunction in another picture from the Big Apple, having to cover herself in the snap with a marker pen.
    She is regularly travelling the globe and keeps her impressive 565,000 followers updated with her trips.
    The Leeds lass rose to fame as a ring girl during a misfits boxing event and had gone on to make a name for herself as a social media influencer.
    Apollonia has 565,000 Instagram followersCredit: Splash
    She rose to fame as a boxing ring girlCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
    Now she has a huge fan base on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn More

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    Savannah Marshall becomes latest women’s boxer to make MMA switch after signing with PFL to eye Claressa Shields rematch

    SAVANNAH MARSHALL has become the latest women’s boxing star to make a switch to MMA. The current undisputed super-middleweight world champion has signed with the Professional Fighters League.
    Savannah Marshall has become the latest women’s boxing star to make a switch to MMACredit: Getty
    She said: “I am thrilled to begin my journey in MMA with The Professional Fighters League.
    “I am proud to join the most talented female combat sports athletes in the world and continue to raise the profile of women in sports through PFLW.”
    The PFL is a seasonal format, consisting of qualifying and knockout stages.
    Stars in each weight have two regular season bouts where points are earned per method of victory.
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    From there, the top four progress into the win-or-go-home semis and final stages where a title belt and $1million cheque is at stake.
    Marshall, 32, last won in July beating Franchon Crews-Dezurn, 36, to win all four 168lb titles.
    And she is expected to make her MMA debut in 2024 after becoming the most recent women’s boxer to make the cross over.
    The PFL have added boxing legend Amanda Serrano, 34, to their roster while Claressa Shields, 28, was already signed.
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    Shields, 1-1 in MMA, beat Marshall in their middleweight super-fight last September.
    And they could renew their rivalry in the cage as Shields responded to the news: “She wanna be like me so bad. Congrats.”
    Claressa Shields beat Savannah Marshall in their super-fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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    Elle Brooke called ‘perfect woman’ as she puts on very cheeky dispay in cut-off denim shorts

    ELLE BROOKE has been hailed by fans as the “perfect woman.”That’s after putting on a very cheeky display in cut-off denim shorts.
    Elle Brooke put on a very cheeky displayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/
    The blonde bombshell left fans stunned with her latest effortsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/
    Elle wore cutoff denim shorts leaving little to the imaginationCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/
    Fans hailed Elle as the ‘perfect woman’Credit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/
    Man City fan and boxer Elle is a social media sensation, amassing a loyal army of fans in the process.
    The blonde bombshell regularly teases supporters with saucy snaps online.
    And her latest effort did not disappoint.
    Elle posted a series of pictures to social media showing her wearing a very short pair of denim shorts.
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    She struck several poses as she put on a cheeky display.
    And Elle captioned her snaps: “What is the most dry thing in this picture?”
    Fans were certainly enjoying the spectacle, with many hailing her in the comments.
    One said: “You are the perfect woman.”
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    Elle is a big fan of Manchester CityCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
    She is also a star boxerCredit: twitter @ellebrookUK
    Elle regularly sends fans wild with her snapsCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Another declared: “Like a dream.”
    One noted: “I love you.”
    Another yelled: “Beautiful as hell.”
    One said: “Such a cutie.”
    Another added: “So damn beautiful.”
    Elle teases followers with sultry snapsCredit: INSTAGRAM @THEDUMBLEDONG
    She is not shy when it comes to the cameraCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CtfAzUcI_W5/?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg
    Some fans declared their love for Elle on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CtfAzUcI_W5/?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg More

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    John Fury blasted for wrecking press conference with on-stage meltdown as Dillon Danis fumes he’s ‘damn annoyed’

    DILLON DANIS admitted he was “damn annoyed” at John Fury for causing chaos at the Misfits press conference.MMA star Danis, 30, was in attendance at the media event as he prepares to take on internet sensation Logan Paul at the AO Arena on October 14.
    Dillon Danis was not happy with John Fury’s antics at the press conferenceCredit: PA
    John flipped a table, threw some chairs and started a brawl at the presserCredit: Twitter @MisfitsBoxing
    The clash is taking place as the chief support to KSI’s fight with Tommy Fury.
    And Tommy’s dad, John, who is also the father of world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, produced some erratic behaviour at the presser.
    As Danis and Paul exchanged words, John bizarrely called himself “a machine” and offered everyone on stage out for a fight.
    He then flipped over his own table, kicked over KSI’s, and started a brawl.
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    And his antics ended the back and forth between Danis and Paul, something the Bellator star was not happy about.
    He tweeted: “I was totally dominating the press conference, especially when roasting KSI and Logan.
    “John Fury’s cool, but he’s not the one stepping into the ring.
    “The conference was just heating up, and I was absolutely owning it.
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    “Honestly, I’m pretty damn annoyed right now.”
    Danis and Paul have also been locked in trash talk on social media, with the former mocking his opponent’s partner Nina Agdal.
    The mixed martial artist had previously been set to fight KSI in January before he pulled out.
    Danis faces Logan Paul, above, on October 14Credit: PA More

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    World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt enjoys ice bath with team-mate in behind-scenes video at World Championships

    ALICA SCHMIDT, dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete”, enjoyed an ice bath with her German team-mates at the World Championships in Budapest.The runner, 24, competed in the 4x400m mixed relay for Germany.
    Alica Schmidt posed in the mirror in her Germany kitCredit: Instagram @aliciasmd
    She went to the track and got in an ice bath with her team-matesCredit: Instagram @aliciasmd
    She smiled with one of her German track partners while in the bathCredit: Instagram @aliciasmd
    And she helped them reach the final after a fourth place finish in their heat.
    But they could only manage seventh place in the final as a dramatic race was won by USA after the Netherlands’ Femke Bol fell metres from the line.
    Now Alica is turning her attention towards the women’s 4x100m later this week.
    And she shared a video of her preparation in Hungary on Tuesday.
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    It began with her posing in the mirror in her Germany kit as she added the caption: “Training and bath.”
    Alica then headed to a training track as she scanned her pass to enter.
    That was followed up by her hopping in an ice bath with some of her team-mates.
    She will now be hoping to perform in the women’s relay.
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    Alica helped Germany reach the final of the 4x400m mixed relayCredit: Rex
    Alica has been dubbed the ‘world’s sexiest athlete’Credit: Getty
    Alica’s dream is to compete at the Paris Olympic Games next summer.
    She was part of Germany’s athletics team at the Tokyo Games, but did not end up featuring.
    She has previously been dubbed the ‘world’s sexiest athlete’ and is known for both her social media presence and her athletics.
    Alica, who has four million followers on Instagram, also works as a part-time model and was recently named in the Forbes 30 under 30 list.
    She is a model as well as a runnerCredit: Instagram @alicasmd
    Alica has four million followers on InstagramCredit: Getty More

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    British boxing legend’s stunning model wife almost spills out of blue bikini as fans hail her ‘absolutely stunning’

    FANS hailed the wife of British boxing legend Carl Froch as “absolutely stunning.”That’s after she almost spilled out of a blue bikini while on holiday.
    Rachael Froch stunned in a blue bikini while on holidayCredit: Instagram @rachael.froch
    Fans hailed the wife of British boxing legend Carl FrochCredit: Instagram @rachael.froch
    Rachael and Froch are on holiday in SpainCredit: Instagram @rachael.froch
    Rachael Cordingley and hubby Froch are currently sunning themselves in Marbella, Spain.
    The duo got married in 2019 — five years after the ex-boxer proposed.
    And they jetted off for a romantic holiday to the Mediterranean this month to make the most of the summer weather.
    But Rachael left fans hot under the collar with some sultry snaps on social media.
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    She had followers in a fizz with a series of shots showing her in a blue bikini.
    Rachael captioned the pictures: “Never blue when you have sunshine.”
    And fans could not resist showering her with praise.
    One said: “You should have been a model lol absolutely stunning.”
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    Froch puffed on a cigar during a lively night outCredit: Instagram @rachael.froch
    The pair are soaking up the sun in MarbellaCredit: Instagram @rachael.froch
    Rachael and Froch were joined by pals for a night on the tilesCredit: Instagram @rachael.froch
    Another declared: “Looking hot, I love that bikini.”
    One noted: “You little hottie you.”
    Another added: “God damn girl.”
    Rachael also posted a series of snaps showing her and Froch, who have three children together, having a great time away.
    The pair enjoyed a meal with friends as they soaked up the fabulous sunset.
    Froch then puffed on a cigar as he and Rachael lived it up at a lively bar.
    She captioned the snaps: “What a night with this gorgeous bunch.”
    Rachael and Carl got married in 2019Credit: Instagram @rachael.froch
    The happy couple have three childrenCredit: Instagram @rachael.froch More