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      Eilish McColgan looks unrecognisable in throwback snap on social media

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      SCOTS athlete Eilish McColgan star looks unrecognisable in a throwback snap shared on their social media.The runner, who won gold in the 10,000m and silver in the 5,000m at this year’s Commonwealth Games, shared the picture on Instagram.
      The throwback snap was posted on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Eilish was tagged in the ‘blast from the past’
      The 31-year-old was tagged in the Instagram story post by her friend Laura Cameron.
      It showed a very young Eilish preparing to run a race alongside her and a third girl.
      She posted it the caption: “Mum sending me these absolute blasts from the past.
      “Those wee chicken legs” with a laughing face emoji.
      Years on, Eilish looks much different and sports light blonde locks.
      Recently we told how Eilish said she receives abuse from trolls about her appearance every single day.
      She told how she is bombarded with body shaming comments on social media.
      She revealed she had been branded ‘too skinny’, ‘anorexic’ and a ‘bad role model for young girls’.
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      Eilish has previously called out trolls but said the constant abuse shows no signs of stopping.
      She has even taken to blocking out certain words from the comments section of her Instagram page in an attempt to limit nasty comments.
      Eilish said the abuse no longer affects her but she is worried about the impression it gives to young people who follow her.
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      Who is Willie Mays?

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      RETIRED baseball player Willie Mays is widely considered one of the most noteworthy athletes in the league’s history.Willie and his achievements are recognized by MLB contemporaries such as Aaron Judge, Pete Alonso, and Mike Trout.
      At 91 years old, Willie Mays is the oldest living Baseball Hall of Fame playerCredit: Getty
      Who is Willie Mays?
      Born on May 6, 1931, Willie Mays is an American baseball player from Westfield, Alabama.
      Baseball fans also refer to him by the nicknames “The Say Hey Kid” and “Buck.”
      In 1948, he was drafted by the Negro American League as a player for the Birmingham Black Barons.
      On May 24, 1951, the MLB selected Willie to play centerfield for the New York Giants, who have since rebranded as the San Francisco Giants.
      He stuck with the SF Giants for 20 years until he was traded to the opposite coast.
      In May 1972, the team traded him to the NY Mets in exchange for late pitcher Charlie Williams.
      On September 20, 1973, Willie retired from the MLB and announced that year’s baseball season was his last.
      His retirement from the league followed a career that spanned 21 total seasons.
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      Since then, the famed centerfielder’s legacy has been recognized consistently through later decades.
      What is Willie’s net worth?
      On January 23, 1979, Willie was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
      While receiving the honor, he reflected on his career and shared with the crowd: “What can I say? This country is made up of a great many things. You can grow up to be what you want. I chose baseball, and I loved every minute of it.
      “I give you one word—love. It means dedication. You have to sacrifice many things to play baseball.
      Willie’s time with the SF Giants and NY Mets spanned 21 total MLB seasonsCredit: Getty
      “I sacrificed a bad marriage and I sacrificed a good marriage. But I’m here today because baseball is my number one love.”
      According to Celebrity Net Worth, Willie amassed an estimated fortune of $3million.
      He is also a 24-time MLB All-Star, a World Series champion, and 12-time Golden Glove winner.
      How can I watch the Willie Mays documentary?
      On November 8, 2022, baseball fans can revisit Willie’s career in his eponymous documentary titled Say Hey, Willie Mays!
      That Tuesday, the feature is scheduled to premiere at 9pm EST on HBO and will be available on HBO Max.
      Regarding the documentary, the Hall of Famer told Deadline: “Some say that throughout my life I have inspired others, but the truth is that so many have done this for me.
      “My teammates, my friends, and of course the fans mean so much to me.
      “So I hope this documentary can give back to all of them something enjoyable and inspiring in return.” More

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      New York City Marathon leader Daniel Do Nascimento collapses during race and left needing medical attention

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      THE leader of the New York City Marathon collapsed and required medical attention in a shocking moment during the race.Brazilian Daniel Do Nascimento was setting the pace at the front when he stopped running and began walking in a tired fashion on Sunday.
      Do Nascimento led the New York City Marathon before collapsing at mile 21Credit: AP
      Do Nascimento fell down onto the floor five miles from the finishCredit: AP
      Medical attention was quickly on hand after he collapsed to the groundCredit: Reuters
      Seconds later, he fell to the ground as the exhaustion got the better of him – made worse by the heat which was around 22 degrees Celsius.
      He swiftly received medical attention as rival Evans Chebet came past him to take the lead of the race.
      Kenyan Chebet would go on to win the New York City Marathon in two hours, eight minutes and 41 seconds.
      But it was heartbreak for Do Nascimento – who experienced a similar end to his hopes at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
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      On that occasion, he collapsed twice before pulling out of the race shortly before the 16-mile marker.
      Meanwhile, earlier on in New York, Do Nascimento was caught going for a toilet break while in the lead.
      The South American runner had dropped all of his competitors and had a two-minute advantage over his nearest rival.
      And he took the opportunity to stop off at the cubicle facilities by the side of the road after 18 miles.
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      He then re-emerged from the toilet 18 seconds later.
      He swiftly continued after the brief natural break, but would go on to collapse further up the road.
      The Autumn marathon usually takes place in crisp conditions, but this year’s edition was raced in one of the hottest climates since it began.
      And the hot temperatures continued into the afternoon as the amateur runners took to the streets to try and complete the course. More

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      ‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt opens up about that tag, her Paris Olympics dream and studying for a degree

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      ALICA SCHMIDT is used to leaving fans speechless on Instagram with her stunning looks and daring bikini shoots.But the German runner wants to be recognised as a successful athlete first.
      Runner Alica Schmidt has been called the world’s sexiest athleteCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
      But, German sports star Schmidt wants to be recognised for her speed on the trackCredit: Getty
      The 23-year-old beauty has turned heads on and off the track, becoming a showbiz figure in her homeland and earning the title of ‘World’s sexiest athlete’ from the tabloids.
      However, that means nothing to Schmidt who reached the 400m semi-finals of the European Championships in Munich back in August.
      She dreams of Olympic glory at Paris 2024, and is even making time to finish her studies.
      While, she also understands her brand and is thankful for the opportunity to attend fancy fashion shows around Europe.
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      Speaking to SunSport, Alica revealed: “I think all that matters is my performance and what I bring to the table that counts.
      “I’m focusing on what I want to achieve as an athlete and I try not to let people’s perception of me dictate my behaviour or opportunities.
      “I’m lucky I have such an amazing support system around me and can listen to them and their advice, and at the end of the day I’ll always try to only do the things that make me happy and fulfilled.”
      Fanfare in Munich
      Schmidt returned to the form at Munich 2022, following an injury lay off that derailed her Olympic bid last year.
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      Although she travelled to the Games in Tokyo, she didn’t compete.
      “This was an experience and an opportunity every single athlete always dreams of,” she said.
      “It’s something that has been on my bucket list and the time spent in Tokyo gave me a lot, taught me a lot and simply pushed me forward. It’s something no one can ever take off me which is a really nice feeling.”
      At Munich 2022, Schmidt qualified for the semi-finals of the 400m. It was an emotional moment, especially given it happened in front of her own family. She could be forgiven for breaking down in tears.
      “The European championships in Munich had been something truly special. Not only because I was able to qualify for individuals, but even more special because the competition took place close to where I grew up,” she revealed.
      “This constellation was extremely emotional and the pinnacle was that my parents where in the stadium too.
      “I appreciated the support of everyone so much, that I can’t even find words to describe how I felt during this time. I was completely overwhelmed, but in a positive way.”
      Schmidt returned to form at the European Championships in MunichCredit: Getty
      Schmidt was delighted to be back in front of her own fansCredit: Getty
      ‘I need athletics to live and breathe’
      Running is Schmidt’s true passion. She lives and breathes the sport, training religiously sometimes twice a day.
      And she’s not afraid to push her body to the limit to get results.
      She said: “It’s an amazing thing about passion. If you love something, if you have a strong passion for something, it will get you out of bed, and you make extreme measures to chase the goal.
      “Being on the track, trying to push my myself to the absolute limit, that’s the feeling I live for. It means that I have to sacrifice a lot of things yes, but to me it’s absolutely worth it, as I need athletics to live and breathe.
      “I will do everything it takes to become faster and faster. I train almost every single day, sometimes twice a day. If you have a dream just go for it and don’t compromise on it.
      “I’ve never really allowed anyone to tell me what I was capable of accomplishing and I give everything I have into every single training session.”
      Training hard is important to SchmidtCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
      Schmidt often trains twice a day, including lifting heavy weightsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
      ‘That’ tag
      In 2017, Australian magazine Busted Coverage ran a feature on Schmidt – calling her the ‘World’s sexiest athlete’.
      It’s a tag that doesn’t sit well with the blonde stunner, and neglects her track and field talents.
      “This title doesn’t mean anything to me,” she revealed.
      “It’s based on a subjective opinion of someone else judging the appearance of a person. I like to think that beauty comes from the inside!”
      Still, Alica does enjoy the trappings of fame and boasts 3.2 million followers on Instagram.
      She attended Milan Fashion Week, while she’s a regular on the red carpet in her homeland.
      Away from the track, Schmidt is happy to embrace fameCredit: EPA
      Schmidt at Milan Fashion Week, alongside supermodel Naomi CampbellCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
      Trendy Schmidt enjoys her lifestyle away from athleticsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
      She divulged: “All of these experiences are great and it’s still crazy to be me to be invited to such iconic events.
      “What makes it special in the end is the people. All the people I meet along the way are truly inspiring and it’s an honour to be there in the moment next to them.”
      Social butterfly
      On social media, though, Schmidt keeps it professional – focusing on business rather than her personal life.
      “I really don’t feel comfortable sharing my private life with people who don’t know me personally – but at the same time I enjoy using social media and only share the aspects of my life that I want to share,” she revealed.
      “I am so grateful for all of the business opportunities that have risen from my Instagram account and I really have fun creating content for the platform.”
      Despite clearly having the time of her life off the track, her ambition remains the same.
      “My goal is to make it to the Olympics in Paris in 2024 and become faster,” she said.
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      “I’m also still studying and looking forward to get my bachelor’s degree in communication and media design.”
      With such steely determination, you wouldn’t put it past Schmidt to fulfil her dreams.
      On Instagram, Schmidt has amassed 3.2 million followersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
      However, Schmidt is focused on her goal – making the Olympics at Paris 2024Credit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/ More

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      ‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt leaves fans speechless as she emerges from pool in tiny blue bikini

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      ALICA SCHMIDT set pulses racing with a stunning photo as she emerged from a swimming pool. Dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete”, Schmidt has recently returned from holiday.
      Alicia Schmidt looked sensational in her tiny blue bikiniCredit: Instagram
      The German stunner recently began her training ahead of the new seasonCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
      The German athlete, 23, shared a video to her Instagram as she emerged from the ocean while sharing memories from her summer.
      In the clip you see her walking out of the water in a tiny blue bikini – and it left some of her 3.2million followers in awe.
      One fan commented: “Beautiful Alica.
      A second said: “omg woooow.”
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      Another said: “Awesome.”
      Other users replied with heart emojis and heart eye emojis.
      Following her holiday to Thailand, Schmidt shared snaps of herself in the gym as she ramps up her training regime ahead of the new athletic’s season.
      Schmidt also revealed some details behind her training plan.
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      She revealed she would be taking things slowly at first to avoid COLLAPSING.
      During the recent European Athletic’s Championship in the summer she starred for Germany, but she could only muster a semi-final appearance in her individual event and a fifth-place finish in the 4x400metre relay final.
      Schmidt and her team-mates could only muster a fifth-place finish at the European ChampionshipsCredit: Getty
      She previously stunned fans with a photoshoot during her breakCredit: Instagram @Aliciasmd
      Schmidt also spent time touring around EuropeCredit: Instagram @alicasmd More

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      ‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt shows off incredible figure in crop top and skintight shorts in mirror selfie

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      ALICA SCHMIDT wowed fans as she showed off her incredible figure with a post to her Instagram. The “world’s sexiest athlete” recently returned to training following a break in Thailand.
      Alica Schmidt showed off her incredible figureCredit: @alicasmd
      Schmidt has been dubbed the world’s sexist athleteCredit: Instagram @alicasmd
      The German runner has said she will never forget her summerCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
      Schmidt revealed she would be taking things slowly as she returns to trainingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
      She sent pulses racing by sharing photos of her holiday in ThailandCredit: Instagram @Aliciasmd
      And the German athlete, 23, looked ready for a run in her latest snap.
      Schimdt shared a pic of her in a crop top and skintight shorts to her Insta story.
      The pic was edited over with a black and white filter but did nothing to change the stunning outcome of the photo.
      The runner also shared videos of her in the gym as she ramps up her training regime ahead of the new Athletics season.
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      Schmidt starred for Germany in the European Athletic Championships in the summer.
      However, she only managed a semi-final appearance in her individual event and could only manage a fifth place finish with her compatriots in the 4X400metre relay event.
      And following the gruelling campaign she opted to take some time out to relax, visiting Thailand and then rubbing shoulders with some big names at Milan Fashion Week.
      Ahead of the new campaign, she revealed details of her training regime.
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      Schmidt told her 3.2million followers she would be taking things slowly.
      She recently showed off some pics as she toured around Paris during her Autumn break.
      Schmidt and her colleagues could only manage a fifth place in the relay eventCredit: Reuters
      She also wowed with this look in ThailandCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/ More

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      ‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt wears revealing split mini-skirt and spots model pic of herself in shop window

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      ALICA SCHMIDT looked autumn-ready as she took to the streets of Ingolstadt, Bavaria.The 400m runner recently returned to training following a summer break in Thailand.
      Alica Schmidt stunned in a matching blazer and miniskirt
      The 400m runner enjoyed a city break in Paris
      Schmidt also wowed with this look on her trip to Thailand
      The German recently returned to training following an off-season breakCredit: Instagram @alicasmd
      The ‘world’s sexiest athlete’ said she will never forget the summer she experienced
      Schmidt met Anthony Joshua last month
      And on a girls trip to Paris, Schmidt showed off a classy look while displaying her modelling prowess.
      The weather appeared to be warm as she dressed in a small grey miniskirt.
      The ‘world’s sexiest athlete’ matched her skirt with a cropped grey blazer and also wore a cropped white jumper.
      She posed for a short Instagram video which also showed off her luscious blonde locks, sunglasses, and white boots.
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      Schmidt went for a walk around town, visiting a Hugo Boss store which featured a model photo of the German in the shop window.
      A fan also shared a photo she spotted of Schmidt in a different shop window in Dusseldorf, Germany.
      Schmidt last week enjoyed a trip to Paris, where she enjoyed pastries and hung out with friends.
      That came just a few days after the track star returned to training, which she found a gruelling experience after weeks spent relaxing in the off season.
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      Schmidt also spent several weeks in Thailand and shared a stunning compilation video of her summer.
      She captioned the post: “Will never forget this summer.
      “Thailand. Fashionweek. Milano. Paris. Neymar. Naomicampbell. Future. Munich2022. Trackandfield. Sprint.” More

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      Derek Redmond’s dad Jim dies aged 81 as Team GB pay tribute and share incredible moment he helped injured son cross line

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      OLYMPIC chiefs united in tribute to Jim Redmond, father of former Team GB sprinter Derek, after his death at the age of 81.Redmond Snr famously ran from the Barcelona crowd onto the track during the 1992 Games after his son pulled up in anguish in his 400m semi-final.
      Jim Redmond helps son Derek reach the finish line in BarcelonaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Heroic father Jim has died aged 81Credit: Getty
      Derek, then 26, pinged his right hamstring 170 metres into the race, crumbling to his knees before standing to hop round the track in heartbreak and pain.
      His father, who was in the seats at the start of the second bend, jumped over the barriers to help his son complete the circuit, waving away the Games officials who tried to stop him.
      It was an iconic image as Redmond, who had won world championship relay gold the previous year, saw his Olympic dream destroyed and he never raced again, although he did subsequently play basketball for the Birmingham Bullets.
      The IOC hailed the act as part of their “Celebrate Humanity” video series, which included the message: “You can’t measure courage.”
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      In response to the news of Redmond Snrs death, the IOC said: “Our thoughts are with Derek Redmond and his family following the death of his father, Jim.
      “Together, they brought us one of the most inspirational moments in Olympic history.”
      And the British Olympic Association added: “Rest in peace Jim Redmond, father to Derek, whose Olympic moment will never be forgotten.”
      Redmond died on Sunday at Northampton General Hospital.
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      Following Jim’s death, Team GB posted a clip of the iconic moment, writing: “Rest in peace Jim Redmond, father to Derek, whose Olympic moment will never be forgotten.”
      Former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies, who was married to Derek for six years between 1994 and 2000, wrote: “Yesterday my ex-father-in-law, Grace & Elliott’s granddad Jim Redmond gently passed away to that great running track in the sky.
      “No dad could have been more supportive or a better husband to Jenny. He will be sadly missed x.”
      Fans flocked to Twitter to pay their respects to Jim Redmond.
      One wrote: “RIP Jim Redmond – the high water mark that all us fathers should aspire to.”
      While a second added: “RIP Jim Redmond, one of the greatest fathers of all-time.”
      Another tweeted: “I cried when I watched this live, and I seem to have something in my eye now. RIP Jim Redmond.”
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      After the race in 1992, Jim said: “Whatever happened, he had to finish – and I was going to help him finish…
      “We started his career together and we were going to finish it together.”
      Derek and Jim pose with his Sun Gold medalCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Derek was married to Sharron Davies between 1994 and 2000Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More