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      Fans in love as video of Olympic sprint legend joining in parents’ race at her boy’s school sports day emerges

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      AN OLYMPIC sprint legend had fans in awe as she joined in the parents’ race at her son’s school sports day.Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is used to taking on the world’s fastest women in some of the best athletics stadiums in the world.
      Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce took part in the parents’ race at her son’s sports dayCredit: https://twitter.com/Track_Gazette/status/1641877193235001344
      The 36-year-old is a three-time Olympic gold medallistCredit: EPA
      The 36-year-old won 100m gold at Beijing 2008 and London 2012 as well as 4x100m gold at Tokyo 2020 – as well as a further four silvers and a bronze in the last three Games.
      But she swapped all of that Olympic legacy for the dusty track at sports day for her and husband Jason Pryce’s five-year-old son Zyon, born in August 2017.
      The Jamaican star brutally left her fellow mums in her wake with a no-holding-back dash.
      Fraser-Pryce burst away from the line as the other four desperately tried to stay within reach.
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      But they had absolutely no chance against the third-fastest woman EVER – whose personal best across 100m is a staggering 10.60 seconds.
      The sprinter, decked out in a blue t-shirt and a backwards cap to keep her amazing dyed hair under control, blitzed along the straight-line track to wild cheers from the watching crowd while her rival parents battled it out for second place.
      Fraser-Pryce even took to Facebook to celebrate maybe the easiest victory of her stellar career.
      She wrote: “Every point counts,” followed by a series of emojis.
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      And fans took to social media to laud the hero’s brilliant efforts and amazing sportsmanship to get involved.
      One said: “A queen and more.”
      Another wrote: “I wish elite track and field athletes vs regular people was a TV show.”
      A third commented: “This is bullying 😂😂😂 The parent who came second has a bragging right for life.”
      And a user joked: “You didn’t have to do the parents like that.”
      But one grumpy fan asked: “Why did she do that?” and a couple of other grinches criticised her for getting involved.
      Fraser-Pryce’s win comes a month after Sir Mo Farah revealed the Olympic champion came second in a dads’ race – to a bloke wearing jeans.
      Farah was even wearing his spikes for the 100m dash and admitted: “I can’t sprint.”
      The Jamaican showed great form and speed to burst clearCredit: https://twitter.com/Track_Gazette/status/1641877193235001344
      Five mums took part in the raceCredit: https://twitter.com/Track_Gazette/status/1641877193235001344
      It was a fight for second place as Fraser-Pryce ran off aheadCredit: https://twitter.com/Track_Gazette/status/1641877193235001344 More

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      Boxing legend Klitschko blasts Olympic bosses’ decision to allow Russian athletes to compete under ‘neutral flag’

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      WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO has accused Olympic boss Thomas Bach of “serving the interests of Russia” by offering their athletes a way back.Yesterday the International Olympic Committee set out recommendations for sporting bodies to allow individuals, but not teams, from Russia and Belarus to take part in competitions under a neutral flag.
      Wladimir Klitschko accused Olympic boss Thomas Bach of ‘serving the interests of Russia’ by offering their athletes a way backCredit: AFP
      A decision on whether they can compete at Paris 2024 has not yet been taken.
      But former Ukrainian heavyweight boxer Klitschko, who is fighting invading Russian troops in his homeland, slammed the proposals.
      Klitschko, 47, said: “The IOC authorises the athletes to participate in the Olympic Games under ‘neutral flags’. This decision is a false flag.
      “Thomas Bach serves the colours and interests of Russia. This decision contaminates the Olympic spirit and is like this war — a nonsense.”
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      Klistchko’s swipe comes after the sad death of 22-year-old Ukrainian boxer Maksym Galinichev.
      Galinichev, a European amateur champion, was killed in battle against the Russian Army near Kreminna.
      Klitschko, who became super-heavyweight Olympic champion at the 1996 Atlanta Games, also pointedly re-tweeted old images of Bach laughing and talking to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko.
      The IOC’s Executive Board have considered the findings of a four-month consultation.
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      Speaking in Lausanne, IOC president Bach said: “We see that in a number of sports — tennis, cycling, handball, football, ice hockey — it’s already working.
      “You see athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport participating in competitions, even against Ukrainian athletes.”
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      World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt shows off incredible physique after working out in Miami

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      ALICA SCHMIDT has stunned by showing off her incredible physique after working out in Miami. The German runner has been dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete”.
      Alica Schmidt showed off her athletic figureCredit: Instagram
      Schmidt is a 400m runnerCredit: Instagram
      She hopes to compete in the next OlympicsCredit: Instagram
      The runner has 3.5m followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      The 24-year-old posed for a mirror selfie that flaunted her figure.
      She wore a revealing gym outfit and captioned the post: “Last run here in Miami, Florida.”
      Schmidt competes in the 400m and is part of the German relay team.
      She is hoping to compete in the next Olympic Games in 2024 after being part of the squad in 2020, but she did not feature.
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      Schmidt focused on her running after previously working at Borussia Dortmund.
      The beauty was a fitness coach at the club during the 2020/21 season.
      She has also kept busy away from the track by often posting racy snaps online.
      Schmidt boasts an incredible 3.5million followers and has done modelling.
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      The athlete was named on the Forbes 30 under 30 list, which highlights influential young people.
      On her mention, she told Gala: “The list was published on my birthday and when my manager called me to say I was in it brought tears to my eyes.
      “It was a special moment in my life.”
      Alica Schmidt often posts steamy snaps on social mediaCredit: Instagram
      Schmidt has done modelling and is sponsored by PumaCredit: Instagram More

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      Alica Schmidt shares bathroom selfie wearing nothing but a towel as world’s sexiest athlete prepares for photo shoot

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      WORLD’S sexiest athlete Alicia Schmidt stunned fans by posing for a bathroom selfie wearing just a towel.The German has grown her profile through her on-track activities and her presence as an influencer online.
      Alica Schmidt posed in the bathroom ahead of a day of shootingCredit: Instagram
      Schmidt has increased her profile through social mediaCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
      She has 3.5 million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Schmidt, 24, is a 400m specialist and could represent Germany as part of their relay team at the Olympic Games in Paris next year.
      But for now she is juggling modelling with her training as she took a snap in the bathroom ahead of a photo shoot.
      And she added the caption: “Long shooting day ahead.”
      Schmidt was recently tearful as she was named in Forbes’ prestigious 30 under 30 list.
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      The runner – who is widely described at the world’s sexiest athlete – found out the news on her birthday.
      Schmidt revealed that she was told by her manager and that it was a “special moment” in her life.
      She told Gala: “The list was published on my birthday and when my manager called me to say I was in it brought tears to my eyes.
      “It was a special moment in my life.”
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      Having also worked as Borussia Dortmund’s fitness coach during the 2020-21 season, Alica recently hung out with Bayern Munich star Lucas Hernandez at a Hugo Boss event.
      Her most impressive athletics accomplishments to date include being a part of the national team that came second in the 4 × 400 metres relay event at the 2017 European Athletics U20 Championships.
      In the same discipline, she came third at the 2019 European Athletics U23 Championships.
      Schmidt was also recently named in the Forbes 30 under 30 listCredit: Instagram
      Schmidt is targeting the Olympics in Paris next yearCredit: Instagram
      She will be hoping to win a medal at the Games next yearCredit: Instagram @alicasmd More

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      World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt told she could be Victoria’s Secret model by awestruck fans as she poses on track

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      ALICA SCHMIDT is excitedly counting down the days until the Paris Olympics next year.The German runner, dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete”, is hoping represent her country at her first Games.

      Alica Schmidt posted a clip of herself on the track
      Schmidt hopes to represent Germany in ParisCredit: AP
      The 24-year-old leads a glamorous life off trackCredit: Getty
      Schmidt, 24, is a 400m specialist an could represent Germany as part of their relay team.
      Last night she posted a video of herself on track to social media.
      The short clip shows her adjusting her ponytail as she’s about to start a race.
      She captioned it: “500 days till Paris Olympics 🔥 let‘s make them count #trackandfield #sprint #boss.”
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      Fans loved her latest post, which received well over 100,000 likes overnight.
      One wrote: “If this doesn’t work out you have Victoria’s Secret as a backup plan 🔥”
      A second commented: “You’re Stunning 😍❤️”
      And a third added: “Strong and beautiful.”
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      Schmidt has gathered a huge fanbase
      She has 3.5million Instagram followers
      While plenty of others simply used heart emojis.
      Schmidt was recently tearful as she was named in Forbes’ prestigious 30 under 30 list.
      Having also worked as Borussia Dortmund’s fitness coach during the 2020-21 season, Alica recently hung out with Bayern Munich star Lucas Hernandez at a Hugo Boss event.
      Schmidt’s snaps get plenty of likesCredit: Instagram @alicasmd
      Schmidt has been dubbed the ‘world’s sexiest athlete’
      She dreams of bringing home gold next yearCredit: Getty More

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      Dick Fosbury dead at 76: Athletics legend and Olympic gold medallist who revolutionised the high jump passes away

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      ATHLETICS legend Dick Fosbury has passed away aged 76.Fosbury revolutionised high jumping as he became the first athlete to jump backwards, with the technique still being used today and known globally as the ‘Fosbury flop’.
      Dick Fosbury revolutionised the high jumpCredit: Getty
      Tributes have poured in for track & field Hall of Famer FosburyCredit: AFP
      His ‘Fosbury flop’ technique won him Olympic gold in 1968Credit: AFP
      The jumping style gave him a huge advantage over his rivals at the 1968 Olympics, where he won gold with a jump of 2.24 metres.
      Four years later at the Munich Olympics 28 of the 40 competitors used the ‘Fosbury flop’, which is synonymous with the event to this day.
      Previously high jumpers had used a scissor kick technique, but Fosbury’s innovation transformed the sport.
      Fosbury was inducted into the American Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1981.
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      Tributes have poured in for the American after he passed away on Sunday following a battle with lymphoma.
      Former sprinter Michael Johnson said: “The world legend is probably used too often. Dick Fosbury was a true LEGEND!
      “He changed an entire event forever with a technique that looked crazy at the time but the result made it the standard.”
      British sprinter Adam Gemilli wrote: “R.I.P Dick Fosbury. Athletics has lost a true legend.
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      “An absolute gentleman who gave me nothing but time when I met him in my younger years. You will be missed by so many. My condolences to his family and those who knew him personally. Gone but never forgotten 🕊️”
      Former World 200m champion Ato Bolden tweeted: “R.I.P. 1968 Olympic gold medalist and high jump legend/pioneer Dick Fosbury, who passed away on Sunday.
      “Condolences to his family and friends. Godspeed, Fos, from an eternally grateful sport.” More

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      Meet Yana Egorian, the world’s sexiest fencer labelled ‘hottest Olympian EVER’ after bombarding fans with bikini pics

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      YANA EGORIAN is a fencing sensation and has been labelled the “hottest Olympian ever”.The Russian star has gone viral both for her immense sporting talent and her jaw-dropping online pictures.
      The glamorous star has become popular for her fencing skills – and her brilliant photosCredit: Instagram @egorianiana
      Yana Egorian has collected a load of medals in her long career in sabre fencingCredit: Instagram @egorianiana
      Egorian was once labelled ‘the hottest Olympian ever’Credit: Instagram @egorianiana
      She will currently be preparing for Paris 2024 where she will look to replicate her medal success from the 2016 Olympics.
      Egorian won gold for both the individual women’s fencing event and the team contest.
      The 29-year-old followed this up with more success at the 2021 Olympics as she beat longtime rivals Sofya Velikaya and Olga Kharlan to the gold.
      The 29-year-old competes in sabre fencing, one of three disciplines of the sport alongside epee and foil.
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      She has enjoyed a highly successful career in her field.
      Along with her Olympic triumphs, Egorian has also clocked up accolades in World and European Championships.
      It’s been quite the journey to the top for the star, born in Georgia in 1993.
      Her family moved to Russia when she was a six-year-old and it ended up being the country she would go on to represent on the international stage.
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      The 29-year-old has enjoyed success at both of the last two OlympicsCredit: Instagram @egorianiana
      Egorian became popular on social media among fans for her Instagram snapsCredit: Instagram @egorianiana
      Along with being an incredible sporting success, fans have also been blown away by her bikini pictures.
      She was once dubbed “the hottest Olympian ever” for her racy snaps which got fans hot under the collar.
      Egorian can be seen showing off her stunning figure in several photos while she is pool side or by the beach.
      She went viral back in 2016 after her Olympics success saw Russian media share her glamorous photos.
      Egorian went viral after the 2016 Olympics for her stunning snapsCredit: Instagram @egorianiana
      Since her first European Championship win in 2013, the fencer has gone from strength to strengthCredit: Instagram @egorianiana
      The star will be looking forward to Paris 2024Credit: Instagram @egorianiana
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      British coach and ex-Corrie star BANNED for three years after admitting to fat-shaming and mocking disabled people

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      A BRITISH Athletics coach has been banned for three years after admitting to misconduct charges including fat-shaming and mocking disabled people.Fuzz Caan, who has appeared in Coronation Street, was originally suspended by UK Athletics in June 2021.
      Fuzz Caan has received a three-year ban for misconduct
      The British coach has admitted to the charges against him
      It came after the organisation received a letter of complaint “signed by several individuals in the high jump community”.
      The decision meant he was unable to coach his athletes – including Morgan Lake and Emily Borthwick – at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
      An investigation was then carried out by UK Athletics and 12 charges were subsequently levelled at Caan.
      They included claims he “repeatedly swore and shouted” at an athlete “for a period of several minutes”.
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      He was also said to have labelled an athlete a “f***ing idiot”, a para-athlete “fat and slow”, and a doctor a “f***wit”.
      Another startling allegation was that he “made fun of disabled people by doing an impression where he walked with a limp, held his arm bent and made noises whilst sticking his tongue out”.
      Caan, who helped Robbie Grabarz win a silver medal at the 2012 London Games, was also accused of calling his athletes by highly inappropriate names.
      They included “bad foot Gay” and “limp foot Christie”.
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      Caan, who started working as a consultant at the Saudi Olympic Training Centre last year, was due to appear at a UK Athletics hearing into the charges this week.
      But a decision has now been reached without a hearing due to his admission of guilt.
      UK Athletics confirmed Caan’s coaching license will be suspended for three years – a period backdated from June 2021. More