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      Tokyo Olympics WILL have fans and family in attendance… if they have had coronavirus vaccine, says chief

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      OLYMPICS chief Thomas Bach believes fans and families WILL be allowed to attend next summer’s rescheduled Tokyo Olympics.
      But the International Olympic Committee President expects athletes and spectators alike will need to have proof they have received a Covid-19 vaccine first.

      Bach is confident fans and families will be allowed to attend the Tokyo Olympics next yearCredit: EPA

      Bach was in Tokyo for the first time since the Games were postponed for 12 months in March.
      The IOC boss was confronted by anti-Games protesters but gave a vow the Olympics and Paralympics will go ahead.
      The IOC chief said he hopes that a “reasonable number” of spectators from Japan and the rest of the world will be able to witness the Games in person when they start on July 23.
      He said: “In order to protect the Japanese people and out of respect for the Japanese people, the IOC will undertake great effort so that as many people as possible – Olympic participants and visitors – will arrive here with a vaccine, if by then one is available,

      “We want to convince as many foreign participants as possible to accept a vaccine.
      “This makes us all very confident that we can have spectators in the stadia next year and that they will enjoy a safe environment.”
      Bach’s comments came on the day the outcome of the Moderna vaccine trials with 94 per cent efficiency were announced.
      The German insisted that Olympic competitors should not be placed ahead of “nurses and doctors and people who keep our society alive” in the vaccine queue.

      But he said the Olympic movement should be prepared to pay for some vaccinations of competitors.
      Bach added: “If after the health workers, a vaccine is available, the IOC would bear the cost so that participants can be offered a vaccine.”
      If fans are allowed to attend, they may be banned from cheering and speaking loudly in an attempt to limit the spread of coronavirus.
      The Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto has refused to rule out the possibility of silencing crowds.
      Speaking to reporters he said: “There’s a possibility that we may ask the spectators to refrain from shouting and speaking in a loud voice.
      “When we think of the impact, we believe it is an item for consideration, to reduce the risk of airborne droplets.
      “But we haven’t reached a conclusion.”

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      How fast does Mo Farah run, what are the I’m A Celebrity star’s world records and what is his net worth?

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      SIR MO FARAH is heading into the Welsh Castle as a campmate on I’m A Celebrity.
      The double double Olympic gold medallist is a self-confessed fan of the show, and is said to be have been inspired by sprint star Linford Christie to enter.

      Mo Farah is taking part in I’m A Celebrity 2020
      How fast does Mo Farah run?

      Farah, 37, was born in Somalia and moved to Britain at the age of eight.
      The running superstar won gold in the 5km and 10km at both the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games.
      His personal best over 5km is 12mins 53.11secs, recorded in Monaco in 2011.
      While Sir Mo’s best 10km (6.2miles) time is 26mins 46.57secs, also recorded in 2011.

      He is the British record holder in both events as well as in the 3,000 metres, 7mins 32.62secs, and two miles, 8mins 7.85secs.
      Sir Mo is British and European record holder over 1500metres with a time of 3mins 28.81secs.
      In September 2020 he broke the world record for a 1 hour run – clocking in 21,330 metres (13.25 miles).
      Over the course of a marathon (26.2miles), his best time is 2hour 5min 11secs, set in Chicago in 2018.

      He hopes to defend his 10,000metres title at the rescheduled Olympics in Tokyo 2021
      What is his net worth?
      Farah has a net worth of approximately £4million.
      In 2013 Farah was awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours list for services to athletics.
      He was knighted by the Queen in the 2017 New Year Honours.

      Mo Farah’s 10,000m Olympic gold at London 2012Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      When does I’m A Celebrity start on ITV?
      I’m A Celebrity now has a confirmed start date of THIS SUNDAY (November 15, 2020) at 9pm on ITV.
      I’m A Celebrity is on every night at 9pm for around three weeks, with the exact date of the final yet to be revealed.
      You can catch up with any episodes you miss on the ITV Hub.

      Who is in the I’m A Celebrity 2020 line-up?
      The show will see 10 celebrities taking part including Farah.
      He’s hoping to be crowned Knight and King of the Castle.
      The Sun started revealing who would be on the show back in September 2020.
      Here’s who has been officially confirmed to be taking part:

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      Fans at Tokyo Olympics 2020 set to be banned from cheering or ‘talking in a loud voice’, reveals chief

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      SPECTATORS at next summer’s Olympics in Tokyo may be told to keep quiet for fear of spreading coronavirus.
      Some evidence suggests the pandemic can be spread by shouting or talking in crowded spaces, an area of concern for sports welcoming rowdy fans back to stadiums.

      Socially distanced fans at a Japanese football game clap their team during a matchCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Measures are being put in place for the eventual start of the delayed Olympics, with July 2021 earmarked.
      And Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto has refused to rule out the possibility of silencing crowds.
      He told reporters: “There’s a possibility that we may ask the spectators to refrain from shouting and speaking in a loud voice.
      “When we think of the impact, we believe it is an item for consideration, to reduce the risk of airborne droplets.

      “But we haven’t reached a conclusion.”
      Crowds have steadily returned to sporting events around the world although a second wave in Europe has ended pilot schemes in countries such as Germany and the United Kingdom.

      The potential for a vaccine or mass-testing to be in place by the summer will be seen as cause for optimism for the Olympics.
      But Tokyo organisers are not promising a return to normal for the Games, with fans arriving from abroad potentially having to quarantine before entering stadiums.

      In addition, thousands of seats may go unsold to enforce social distancing despite the financial strain surrounding Tokyo’s Olympics.
      Muto added: “Regarding spectators from overseas, whether they need to go through a 14-day quarantine or not, whether we can waive that or not will depend on the situation.

      Whether we are going to have full capacity or not, the decision has not been made yet.
      Toshiro Muto

      “There is a possibility this quarantine is waived if they meet certain conditions.
      “The spectators’ anxiety of not knowing if they can actually go to the games or not is understandable.
      “We would like to be considerate of the spectators as much as possible while we take preventive measures at the same time to be able to accommodate as many spectators as possible.
      “Whether we are going to have full capacity or not, the decision has not been made yet because various experiments are taking place.”

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      Chris Smith dead at 43: Team GB star leaves behind wife and two kids after going for run in Scottish hills

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      TEAM GB runner Chris Smith has tragically been confirmed dead after his body was found near a 3,700ft mountain.
      Emergency services were called on Tuesday evening after Smith, 43, did not return home from an afternoon run in the Perthshire hills.

      Tributes have flooded in for mountain runner Chris Smith (centre, right)Credit: Twitter / @smithcj_5

      Tayside Mountain Rescue Team, police and a Coastguard helicopter were deployed to find Smith, who had been on holiday with wife Lindsay and two children.
      On Thursday morning, a search-and-rescue team discovered a body near the 3,700ft Meall Garbh, Glenlyon, pending formal identification.
      A statement on behalf of the family has since confirmed the death.
      It read: “On behalf of our entire family, we are devastated to let you know that Chris has lost his life in Glen Lyon.

      “He was doing what he loved having spent the previous days having the most special time with Lindsay, Cameron and Alastair.
      “We would like to thank everyone for the support they have given us, in particular the mountain rescue teams, emergency services, members of the public and Chris’s friends that joined the search.
      “We will always treasure his energy, spirit and love. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers.”
      The Aberdeenshire-born runner competed in international mountain running events for Team GB.

      Chris Smith is survived by a wife and two kidsCredit: PA:Press Association

      The Scot (No4500, centre) was a popular character on the mountain running sceneCredit: Twitter / @smithcj_5
      In the 2016 European Mountain Running Championships in Italy he helped secure Team GB a bronze medal.
      Smith lived in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, and was most recently a member of the Thames Valley Harriers.
      Tributes have flooded in for the much-loved athlete.
      A British Athletics statement on Friday morning added: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Chris Smith, the Great Britain and Northern Ireland mountain runner.
      “Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.”
      Former Olympic sprinter Donna Fraser wrote online: “So sad… my condolences to his family.”

      We are deeply saddened by the passing of Chris Smith, the Great Britain and Northern Ireland mountain runner.Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. pic.twitter.com/vQNJqj90Ix
      — British Athletics (@BritAthletics) October 30, 2020

      The World Mountain Running Association stated: “Everybody at the WMRA is incredibly saddened by the devastating news about Chris Smith.”
      Former Team GB colleague Sarah Tunstall told the organisation: “He was a true gent, selfless team-mate and fantastic athlete who always left everything out there on race day.
      “I have countless fond memories of Chris and am privileged to have shared poignant moments in both our running careers, that will forever make me smile.”
      Andrew Douglas added: “His longevity at the top level of the sport is something I really admire and should be of inspiration to all involved in mountain running. He’ll be sorely missed, one of life’s genuinely special people.”

      Fellow trail runner Gary Priestley tweeted yesterday: “It is with great sadness that I hear Chris Smith’s body has been found.
      “He was an absolute gentleman & a mountain running great as well as very strong on the cross!! Thoughts are with his family!! I’ll never forget the good times we shared. RIP my friend.”
      Team GB 400-metre medallist Katharine Merry wrote online: “Awfully sad news… thoughts with friends and family.” More

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      Mo Farah’s I’m A Celebrity stint backed by athletics chiefs.. as long as Olympic bid stays on track

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      ATHLETICS bosses have welcomed Mo Farah’s Jungle jaunt – provided it doesn’t damage his Tokyo Olympics bid.
      As we told you first, Britain’s most successful athlete, 37, has signed up for this year’s rescheduled I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

      Mo Farah is set to appear on this year’s I’m A Celebrity in North Wales – provided it does not impact his Olympic preparationCredit: Pacemaker Press

      The four-time Olympic champion will join campmates next month at the new venue Gwrych Castle, North Wales, instead of the hot Australian rainforest.
      Eating creepy-crawlies and sleeping in cold, damp tents is not exactly ideal preparation for Farah’s quest to defend the 10,000m Olympic title next July.
      Jo Coates, CEO of UK Athletics, said: “It’s that knife-edge decision.
      “As a marketer, to have athletes in mainstream TV shows is just perfection.

      “However – and a big however – you would never want to do that to the detriment of performance.
      “I’d imagine there have been lengthy conversations. If he is there, there will have been lengthy conversations about whether this would affect performance.
      “The fact that it’s in Wales and not as long a time is very different from many weeks in Australia.
      “Part of our communications strategy is about reaching a new audience. That’s what we have to do.

      “And shows like that take our athletes to a completely different audience. But I would never condone it to the detriment of performance because ultimately that’s what they do.”
      UKA are hopeful they will have two Diamond League meetings on the 2021 calendar, which is published shortly.
      And Coates is confident the UK Indoors trials will happen next February regardless of whether or not they are allowed fans.
      She added: “Even if we don’t sell a ticket we can still put that event on, which is fantastic news for the sport.”

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      Police confirm body found in search for former Team GB fell runner Chris Smith who went missing in Perthshire hills

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      A BODY has been found in the search for former Team GB fell runner Chris Smith who vanished in Perthshire hills. 
      Chris, 43, was reported missing on Tuesday night after he failed to return from a run.

      He had set off on a run from Invervar near Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, at around 3pm. 
      His family, including his wife Lindsay and two children, became concerned when he did not return and called emergency services.
      It sparked a search-and-rescue operation involving mountain rescue teams, Police Scotland and the Coastguard.
      And officers have confirmed today that a body has been found near to Meall Garbh in the Glenlyon area in their search for the missing runner.

      A spokesperson said: “Police Scotland can confirm that at around 11:50am on Thursday, 29 October, 2020, the body of a man was found near to Meall Garbh in the Glenlyon area.
      “Formal identification has yet to take place however the family of missing 43-year-old Chris Smith has been informed.
      “Enquiries remain ongoing and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.”
      Smith represented Great Britain in international mountain running competitions.

      In 2016 he helped Team GB win bronze in the European Mountain Running Championships in Italy.
      He is originally from Aberdeenshire but lives in Haywards Heath, West Sussex.
      Smith is a member of Thames Valley Harriers.

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      Who is Mo Farah’s wife Tania, how many children do they have and how long have couple been married?

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      OLYMPIC hero Mo Farah is set to join the I’m A Celebrity 2020 line-up.
      Farah said goodbye to the track in 2017 after four Olympic gold medals and six world championship wins, now focusing on the road races – with wife Tania forever by his side.

      Mo Farah with wife Tania and step-daughter RihannaCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Who is Tania, and when did she marry Mo?

      The couple – who met while studying in London – married in 2010.
      Due to Farah’s training, they used to live in their adopted home of Portland, Oregon.
      Tania opened a’royal-themed’ luxury spa in Portland, named the British Manor Spa in May 2017.
      But they have since moved back to London – and Mo will go into this year’s I’m A Celeb following a period of isolation.

      An insider told The Sun: “Mo’s been a big fan of the show for years and was just waiting for the right time in his career to do it.
      “He obviously has an excellent level of fitness and mental focus so will be great at the Bushtucker Trials and will be a positive addition for keeping up team morale for campmates – especially as a lot of the celebs are worried how cold it will be.
      “It’s his first foray into reality TV so he’s a bit nervous about the challenges and will miss his family.”

      Britain’s Mo Farah celebrates with Tania at the Rio OlympicsCredit: Getty Images
      How many children do her and Mo have?
      The couple have a pair of twins – Aisha and Amani – born shortly after Farah’s twin triumph at London 2012, and a boy named Hussein in 2015.

      Mo traditionally celebrates his victories trackside with step-daughter Rihanna and Tania.
      Speaking at the time of the twins’ birth, Tania said: “It’s like a fairy tale. We couldn’t ask for anything more.”

      Mo with step-daughter Rihanna, wife Tania, and twin daughters Aisha and AmaniCredit: Getty Images

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      Jade Jones reveals Olympic village secrets from drunk shenanigans to late-night Usain Bolt parties

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      JADE JONES says the Olympic village is full of drunks and late-night shenanigans – and she once refused to join a wild Usain Bolt room party.
      In a revealing interview with SPORTbible, the two-time Olympic gold medal-winning taekwondo star gave an insight into what goes on behind-the-scenes at the biggest event in sport.

      Jade Jones has spilled the beans on what happens at the Olympic villageCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Jones turned down an invite to a late-night Usain Bolt partyCredit: EPA

      It seems everyone lets their hair down at some point, particularly Jamaican sprint superstar Bolt, who was in celebratory mood having scooped three gold medals.
      Though she did not specify whether it was the London 2012 or Rio 2016 Games, the Welshwoman said that everyone hits the booze as soon as their competitions are over.
      Of course, one thing usually leads to another when alcohol is consumed – and it is thought the IOC distributed 350,000 condoms, 100,000 female condoms and 175,000 packets of lube to more than 10,000 stars four years ago in Brazil.
      Jones, 27, said: “Everyone sees the Olympics all about performance and it is. But literally it’s a big party after and everyone gets drunk.

      “Everyone fights and competes on different days. I remember walking to the ring and walking to my event and literally there’s people coming in steaming, like falling over.
      “It’s so hard as you have to stay focused and not let that distract you.
      “Another time I remember I was coming back from dinner, and Usain Bolt was shouting people up to his room to come and have a party. I think it was his birthday. I didn’t go by the way.”
      Flint fighter Jones credits her ‘strict’ granddad for introducing her to Taekwondo at the age of eight to curb her wild ways.

      Legendary athlete Bolt is also famous for his party-loving anticsCredit: Getty – Contributor

      Jones said: “I was starting to be a bit naughty and cheeky and going off on the wrong path.
      “My granddad was very strict, very proper. He wanted me to go into a martial art and go in the right direction. Ever since then I have loved it.
      “I don’t think I’ve said this before but when I was ten I got caught smoking. I think I was the first ever person in primary school to get caught smoking.”
      Jones claims she would follow former Team GB boxer Nicola Adams on to reality TV in retirement but has ruled out an appearance on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.
      She added: “It’s amazing what Nicola is doing. The first same-sex partnership. She has made so much history. Now she is continuing to make history.
      “Yeah, I’d love to do it, but I think I’d be better on Dancing On Ice. I prefer the more dangerous ones because I cannot dance at all.”

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