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      ‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt shows off incredible six-pack in training top and skin-tight shorts

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      ALICA SCHMIDT wowed fans as she showed off her incredible physique.Dubbed the “world’s sexist athlete”, Alica is gearing up for the new season of Athletics.
      Alicia Schmidt wowed in a training top and shortsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/?hl=en
      She shared details of her trainingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/?hl=en
      Alica was in attendance at a red carpet GQ event last monthCredit: Splash
      She has 3.3 million Instagram followersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
      She regularly posts teasy snaps to her social mediaCredit: Instagram @alicasmd
      And sharing some of her training experience with her 3.3 million followers, Alica left them stunned as she flaunted her six-pack in a training top and shorts.
      The German stunner, training in Tenerife during her latest snap, captioned her post: “Fall in love with the process of becoming the very best version of yourself.”
      Later she revealed she had not been firing on all cylinders, writing on her story: “Feeling a lot better today and did light gym work.”
      One fan responded to her training post by saying: “Take care :)”
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      A second user said: “Beautiful🔥.”
      Another user added: “You are great, Alice… Sending you a hug from a fan in Chile…”
      A fourth user said: “Damn those legs😍.”
      Alica was declared the “world’s sexiest athlete” back in 2017 by Australian magazine Busted Coverage.
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      However, in an exclusive interview with SunSport Alica revealed she was not a fan of the tag.
      She said: “This title doesn’t mean anything to me.
      “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!”
      Last month, Alica was in attendance at the GQ Men of the Year event in London.
      It came after the 24-year-old was named on the Forbes 30 under 30 list, which aims to celebrate entrepreneurial success of people under the age 30.
      Alica competed for Germany at last summer’s European ChampionshipsCredit: Getty
      The German has a side gig of modellingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
      And while she is not a fan of her “sexiest athlete” tag, she enjoys some of the perks which come with itCredit: EPA More

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      Olympic 800m champion David Rudisha survives plane crash – three years after narrowly escaping when bus crushed car

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      OLYMPIC 800m champion David Rudisha has survived a plane crash in his native Kenya – three years after he was involved in a car accident.The 33-year-old was one of six people on board the light aircraft when it suffered engine failure just minutes into its journey on Saturday.

      David Rudisha has revealed he survived a plane crash in KenyaCredit: AFP
      Rudisha’s ordeal comes three years after he survived a head-on collision with a bus while driving his carCredit: https://twitter.com/rudishadavid
      The plane was forced to make an emergency landing when the engine stopped working.
      It crash landed upside down after taking off from Kimana Wildlife Sanctuary, around 200km (124m) away from the capital, Nairobi.
      Rudisha, who won Olympic gold at London 2012 and Rio 2016, praised the “incredible” pilot for managing to keep the plane as stable as possible.
      Rudisha was treated at hospital in the town of Makindu for minor injuries before being discharged.
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      Detailing his ordeal, he told Nation: “All was well close to seven or eight minutes into the flight when the engine of the plane suddenly went quiet.
      “He [the pilot] saw some clear space where he tried to land the plane but one of its wings hit a tree as the plane started to spin before landing on the rocky field.
      “We thank God we all came out alive with some soft tissue injuries that were treated before all were discharged save for one.
      “It was a scary episode where you hold your heart in your hand as you pray to God. The pilot did an incredible job to keep the plane afloat and stable for long.”
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      One passenger, Kenya Masters Athletics chairman Stephen Ole Marai, was transferred to hospital in Nairobi for further treatment.
      Marai said in a statement: “I had experienced some breathing difficulties after the accident but I am fine. All will be well since I am out of any grave danger… we thank God.”
      Rudisha had been at Kimana Wildlife Sanctuary for the Maasai Olympics, for which he is a patron.
      The Big Life Foundation, who organised the event, confirmed an investigation into the crash will take place.
      A statement read: “As is normal following any crash involving an aircraft, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority will investigate.
      “Until they have completed their report, it is not appropriate to comment further. 
      “The best wishes of Big Life and all involved in the Maasai Olympics are with the injured passenger for a speedy recovery.”
      Rudisha’s latest brush with danger comes three years after he crashed his car into a bus head-on when one of his tyres burst.
      He shared pictures of his mangled vehicle at the time, having managed to walk away from the accident.
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      Rudisha wrote: “Thanking the Almighty God for the gift of life.
      “Saturday night around 10.30hrs I survived a tragic road accident at Keroka on my way home to Kilgoris after a head-on collision with a bus plying Kisii Nairobi Route. I am fine with no injuries! Thank you for your prayer.”
      Rudisha is a two-time Olympic 800m championCredit: Reuters More

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      University of Texas men’s basketball coach Chris Beard arrested after ‘assaulting family member’

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      THE University of Texas men’s basketball coach, Chris Beard, has been arrested and charged with assault on a family or household member, according to jail records viewed by The U.S. Sun.Beard, 49, was arrested and charged with assault early Monday morning by the Austin Police department.
      University of Texas men’s basketball coach Chris Beard was arrested and charged with assault on Monday morningCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Per the police report, Beard was charged with “assault on a family/household member”Credit: Getty
      This photo provided by the Austin Police Department shows Chris Beard, who was arrested on a felony family violence charge.Credit: AP
      The Travis County Sheriff’s office lists that the Texas Longhorns coach was arrested on domestic violence charges and booked on a third-degree felony.
      As per the police report, Beard was charged with “assault on a family/household member” and “impeding breath circulation.”
      Investigative reporter for the Statesmen and KVUE, Tony Plohetski, first took to Twitter on Monday today to share the news.
      He first tweeted: “University of Texas head men’s basketball coach Chris Beard was arrested and charged with assault on a family member early Monday, Austin police confirm. We are attempting to learn more.”

      In a follow-up tweet, minutes later, he wrote: “UPDATE: Austin police spokesman Brandon Jones says it is alleged that Beard strangled a person at a home in Tarrytown.
      “Officers responded to a 911 ‘disturbance-urgent’ call at 2:07am Monday.”
      An Austin Police spokesperson told CBS Sports that Beard was arrested and booked at 4:18am local time after responding to a “disturbance hot shot.”
      And a Travis County Jail spokeswoman told Horns247 that a bond hearing will be set sometime on Monday.
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      His bail is expected to be set on the charge at the bond hearing.
      Beard, who is from Marietta, Georgia, is currently in his second season as the Longhorns’ head coach.
      And his team is scheduled to play at the Moody Center arena on Monday night.
      The University of Texas released the following statement after the arrest: “The University is aware of the situation regarding Chris Beard.
      “We are continuing to gather information and monitoring the legal process.”
      The longtime basketball coach has orchestrated several plays with a number of teams and led Texas Tech University’s Red Raiders to the top of the NCAA tournament.
      Beard previously worked as a head coach at McMurry University, Angelo State, Arkansas Little Rock, and Texas Tech.
      From 1991 to 1995, he served as the head coach of the University of Texas Longhorns.
      On April 1, 2021, Chris became the head coach of the Longhorns 26 years after the conclusion of his first stint with the team.
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      At a press conference, he stated: “I’m thrilled and excited to be coming back to Austin and back to the Longhorn family.
      “I can’t express how excited I am for this opportunity and the journey that lies ahead.” More

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      Alica Schmidt stuns on red carpet at GQ Awards as ‘world’s sexiest athlete’ shows off midriff in little black jacket

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      ALICA SCHMIDT stunned on the red carpet as she arrived at the GQ Men of the Year Awards this evening.The German dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete” is over in the UK after making the trip on Wednesday.
      Alica Schmidt stunned on the red carpetCredit: Getty
      The German attended the GQ Men of the Year AwardsCredit: Getty
      The athlete made the trip to London on WednesdayCredit: Getty
      Schmidt, 24, confirmed that she’d be making the trip on the day she travelled.
      She posted a mirror selfie to her Instagram story, writing: “For me it’s off to London tonight there’s an event that I’m invited to.”
      Alica was still tired from her latest brutal training session as she made the journey.
      She added: “I’m still so exhausted from training yesterday.
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      “Unfortunately, after hard training sessions, I often don’t sleep well either.”
      When she in arrived in London, Schmidt visited Chinatown.
      She then pulled up to the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Hyde Park for the awards bash.
      And you wouldn’t have known that she’d been feeling tired.
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      Alica stunned in a smart black outfit – wearing heels, suit trousers and a jacket exposing her midriff as she walked the red carpet.
      It has already been a brilliant week for the athlete, after she was named on Forbes’ 30 under 30 list.
      Reacting to the news on her Instagram story, she said: “This means so much to me.” More

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      ‘This means so much to me’ – ‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt named on Forbes’ 30 under 30 list

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      ALICA SCHMIDT has been named on the Forbes 30 under 30 list.The “World’s sexiest athlete” has grown her profile through her on-track activities and her presence as an influencer online.
      Alica Schmidt poses on her InstagramCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
      Alica has 3.3million followers on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
      Alicia regularly shares her holiday snaps on her accountCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
      She competed for Germany at last summer’s European ChampionshipsCredit: Reuters
      The German also has a side gig of modellingCredit: EPA
      Reacting to the news on her Instagram story, she said: “This means so much to me.”
      The 24-year-old was celebrated in Forbes’ list as she tunes up her training regime ahead of the new season of Athletics.
      Forbes’ annual list highlights the entrepreneurial success of a person under the age 30.
      The company insist: “The 30 Under 30 offers an annual opportunity to embrace the optimism, inventiveness and boldness of youth.”
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      The German runner was declared the “World’s sexiest athlete” back in 2017 by Australian magazine Busted Coverage.
      However, in an exclusive interview with SunSport Alica revealed she was not a fan of the tag.
      She said: “This title doesn’t mean anything to me.
      “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!”
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      Alica has a following of 3.3million on Instagram, where she regularly models for fashion brands and posts training updates among other content.
      Following the summer’s European Athletic Championships she also shared snaps of her holidays abroad, which included Thailand and an appearance at Milan Fashion Week.
      Alica is not a fan of her tag as the ‘World’s sexiest athlete’Credit: Instagram @alicasmd
      She says the tag takes away from her main professionCredit: Getty
      But Alica does enjoy some of the perks which come alongside the tagCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/ More

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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