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      Kingpyn FULL fight card: Who is fighting on huge London show?

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      AUSTIN MCBROOM and AnEsonGib will headline the Kingpyn London event THIS weekend – but there are some huge names on the fight card.Gib got the better of McBroom when the social media pair faced off in a September slump fest.
      AnEsonGib humiliated Austin McBroom last time outCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But Austin has a huge chance to right some wrongs after he hit the canvas FIVE times during his embarrassing defeat last year.
      However, the London event is not all about those two as fans will be treated to some intriguing encounters on the big fight night.
      And SunSport has a full rundown of the entire bill for Saturday’s Kingpyn event.
      What is the full Kingpyn fight card?
      Fans will be eager to see Austin McBroom and AnEsonGib go at it once again for the Kingpyn main event.
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      But the likes of social media icon Elle Brooke, her sister Emily Brooke and controversial American rapper Blueface are on the card too.
      Men’s match-up

      AnEsonGib vs McBroom
      My Mate Nate vs Kenny
      Jarvis vs Zanetti
      Whindersson vs Filipek

      Women’s match-up
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      Elle Brooke vs Ola Danielka
      6ar6ie6 vs Whitney
      Daniella vs Jully Poca
      Emily Brooke vs Amber O’Don

      Wildcard fight

      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Austin McBroom vs AneSonGib will be broadcast LIVE exclusively on PPV at Kingpyn.tv.
      Prices are yet to be confirmed but the event last summer cost fans approximately £6.99 ($8.99).
      And subscription members have the option to watch the entire action through the app via Google Play or the App store. More

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      Who is Fabio Paratici and what did he do?

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      FABIO PARATICI announced his resignation from Tottenham Hotspur on April 21, 2023.The Italian stepped down as his appeal against his 30-month ban has not only been rejected but extended worldwide.
      Fabio Paratici served as Sporting Director at JuventusCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Who is Fabio Paratici?
      Fabio Paratici was born in Borgonovo Val Tidone in Italy on July 13. 1972.
      While his playing career was mainly focussed on the lower leagues of the Italian game, he retired at the age of 31, having played for 12 different clubs over a 15-year period.
      Paratici was to then serve as head of scouting at Italian club Sampdoria.
      He had a successful partnership with Giuseppe Marotta, with the pair then both moving to Juventus to continue their success.
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      As chief football officer, Paratici was to have a successful tenure as Italy’s biggest club.
      What did Fabio Paratici do?
      On June 12, 2021 Fabio Paratici was to head to England and began a position with Tottenham Hotspur.
      He was appointed as managing director of football.
      In his first season at the club, they improved their previous seventh placed finish by securing fourth place in the Premier League in the 2021/22 campaign.
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      He utilised his contacts at his old club Juventus to secure the services of manager Antonio Conte.
      The pair then brought in several players from the Turin club that was to assist them in securing Champions League football for the North London club.
      Why did Fabio Paratici resign as Tottenham Hotspur sporting director?
      Paratici was banned from football activities in Italy when his old club Juventus, where he was sporting director and managing director before joining Spurs, were found guilty of false accounting.
      Juventus received a 15-point deduction as a result of the findings also but the points were reinstated after FIFA announced they were going to re-examine the case.
      Paratici had appealed against his ban but this was rejected and the governing body of football extended the scope of the ban.
      With this now being a worldwide ban, he could no longer continue his duties at the Premier League club.
      Tottenham announced “FIFA ruled to extend the ban worldwide and, whilst there continues to be a dispute as to the scope and extent of the ban, the current worldwide ban prevents Fabio from fulfilling his duties as our managing director of football.
      “Fabio has consequently taken the decision to resign from his position at the club with immediate effect to focus on his legal position in respect of the FIGC (Italian Football Federation) and FIFA rulings.” More

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      Why isn’t William Saliba playing for Arsenal against Southampton?

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      MIKEL ARTETA has confirmed that centre-back William Saliba will remain out of action for the visit of Southampton.The Frenchman could also miss a large part of Arsenal’s Premier League title run in.
      Saliba forced off against Sporting Lisbon
      Mikel Arteta admitted that he is unsure if Saliba will feature again this season, which would come as a huge blow.
      And that would mean the 22-year-old would miss the Gunners’ huge make-or-break clash with Manchester City next week.
      This season has been Saliba’s breakthrough season at the Emirates starting every game up until his injury.
      Why isn’t William Saliba playing for Arsenal against Southampton?
      Saliba was injured during the Gunners’ Europa League exit at the hands of Sporting Lisbon last month.
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      The Frenchman injured his back and has been out of action ever since.
      In Mikel Arteta’s pre-match press conference ahead of the Southampton game, he said: “The picture hasn’t changed from last week.
      “Regarding William, we still have to wait a little bit more. 
      “He’s not progressing as quickly as we hoped and it is a bit delicate so we want to be certain that when we push him, he’s ready to absorb the load and the risk that we’ll take, and that’s not possible at the moment.”
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      When asked if Saliba will feature in any of Arsenal’s final seven games, Arteta said: “I don’t know, it’s a bit early to know. Probably next week we’ll have more certainty. 
      “There is some evolution, he’s doing more activity but is not there yet to start to throw him into the pitch at the level the sessions demand to compete in this league.” More

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      Europa League semi-final draw: Dates, teams, fixtures – Juventus facing Sevilla

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      THE EUROPA LEAGUE is nearing a thrilling finale.The quarter-finals are being decided this week, and the draw has already been made for the semi-finals.
      The Europa League semi-final draw has taken placeCredit: Reuters
      The Europa League semi-final draw was made on the same day as the quarter-finals – so teams know their path to the final in Budapest on May 31.
      Manchester United have been knocked out after losing 5-2 on aggregate to Sevilla.
      Sevilla will now face Juventus, who defeated Sporting.
      Here’s all you need to know for the crucial semi-finals.
      When are the Europa League semi-finals?
      The Europa League semi-finals are taking place on Thursday May 11 (first legs) and Thursday May 18 (second legs).
      These are the semi-finals which will take place following the quarters.
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      Man Utd have been knocked out of the Europa LeagueCredit: Alamy
      Europa League remaining dates
      Semi-final legs: May 11/ May 18
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      Fina: Wednesday, May 31 (Budapest’s Puskas Arena) More

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      Who is Erling Haaland and what’s his net worth?

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      MAN CITY striker Erling Haaland is tearing up the record books this season with his performances.Since joining Pep Guardiola’s side in the summer of 2022, he is racing towards the coveted Premier League Golden Boot.
      Norwegian striker Erling Haaland cannot stop scoring for Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      Who is Erling Haaland?
      Erling Haaland was born in Leeds on July 21, 2000, as his dad was playing for the West Yorkshire club at the time.
      His father, Alfie Haaland, then transferred to Man City – the club his son would join from Borussia Dortmund 22 years later.
      Prior to moving to Manchester, Haaland began his career at Bryne before moving to fellow Norwegian side Molde.
      His talents were there for all to see and Red Bull Salzburg quickly made the move to capture the striker’s signature.
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      After only 16 games for the club, German giants Borussia Dortmund snapped him up.
      He scored 62 goals in 67 games for the Bundesliga outfit resulting in interest from Man City.
      At the time, he was the most sought after player in world football but it was Guardiola who managed to secure his services in a deal worth £51.2m.
      On April 19, 2023, Haaland scored in City’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena to put the tie beyond the German side.
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      They will now face Real Madrid in the semi-finals, a side who were competing with Man City for the striker’s signature when it became apparent that he was looking to leave Dortmund.
      The Norwegian striker has 12 goals in eight games in the 2022/23 Champions League campaign, as the club heads into the semis.
      This makes him the tournament’s top goal scorer by some distance.
      As of April 2023, Erling has 23 caps and 21 goals for his country.
      Heartbreakingly for the football ace, Norway failed to make it to the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar.
      Erling is also a record-breaker, having broken the long jump world record for five-year-olds in 2006.
      He leapt 1.63 metres.
      What is Erling Haaland’s net worth?
      At 22 years old, Haaland is still in the early part of his career but he has already amassed a net worth thought to be in the region of £32m.
      That figure will no doubt increase substantially annually with the success he is enjoying on the field with Man City.
      What is Erling Haaland’s Man City salary?
      While Erling Haaland’s weekly wage is in line with the top earners at the club, he has a series of bonuses built into his contract.
      These are easily achievable bonuses which offset his weekly wage and take him to a staggering £865,000 per work.
      It is believed he earns £45m per year at Man City.
      Is Erling Haaland dating anyone?
      Haaland has been dating Isabel Haugseng Johansen since his Borussia Dortmund days, with the pair secretly dating at first.
      Since his move to England, the pair have been seen several times attending events together.
      Johansen plays for Norwegian football club Bryne, where Haaland started his career.
      Who is Erling Haaland’s sister Gabrielle?
      Erling’s sister, Gabrielle Braut Haaland, is an Instagram personality and has in excess of 108k followers.
      She got married in 2020 and the following year the pair welcomed their first child.
      Gabrielle is very active on the social media platform and constantly shares pictures of her adventures with her family.
      As she is incredibly close with her brother, Erling often appears in pictures with the family also.
      Who are Erling Haaland’s parents?
      Erling is the son of ex-Norwegian footballer Alfie Haaland and heptathlon athlete Gry Marita Braut.
      His mother won the country’s national title competing in the 800-metres, 200-metres, long jump, and javelin.
      Alfie won 34 caps for Norway and appeared at the 1994 World Cup Finals.
      Coming from such a sporty family, it was on the cards that their son would excel in some field of sport.
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      His dad often advises him on his football career and the big Man City striker rarely makes any decisions without the input of his father.
      Alfie’s tight links with his former club is believed to have had an influence on Erling’s decision to sign for them. More

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      Who is Ollie Watkins girlfriend Ellie Alderson and how many children do they have?

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      ELLIE ALDERSON is the girlfriend of in-form Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins.With her boyfriend showing the kind of form that is leading to many demanding another call-up for England, we look at the girlfriend who supports his success.
      Ellie Alderson has been dating Ollie Watkins since 2018Credit: Instagram / @ellsalderson
      Who is Ollie Watkins’ girlfriend Ellie Alderson?
      Ellie Alderson was born in Berkshire on June 3, 1996.
      She has a twin sister, Sofie, who regularly shares pics of the pair together on Instagram.
      Ellie has a diploma in interior design.
      She has been in a relationship with Ollie Watkins since 2018 and the couple live together in Birmingham.
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      Often supporting her boyfriend, she attends football awards events with him and is a regular at Villa Park.
      How many children do Ollie Watkins and Ellie Alderson have?
      Ollie and Ellie announced on April 19, 2023, that they have had their second child together.
      Ellie took to Instagram giving her 14,000 followers a glimpse of their new child who they have decided to call Marley.
      And Ollie posted: “Our little man is here. Truly blessed! Marley watkins 17.4.23”
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      The couple also showed the moment their 19-month-old daughter, Amara May, met her little brother for the first time.
      Ellie announced her pregnancy on her social media platforms in November 2022 with a comment “Another member pending..”
      Amara was born on September 15, 2021.
      What is Ollie Watkins Aston Villa salary?
      Ollie signed a new five-year contract in 2020 as he moved from Brentford to Aston Villa.
      The former Brentford striker has blossomed in his time in the Midlands and in particular since new manager Unai Emery has come to the club.
      Playing as a sole striker in the team, his performances has seen him make five appearances in Gareth Southgate’s England squads.
      Emery spoke about Watkins “The striker is very important to me. I spoke with [Watkins] at the beginning about the relationship here. 
      “I told him that I want the best of you and the way he is doing; practising, being humble to improve. This is the way.
      “Then, he has a big career to do in his future. It’s very important as well to try and speak about other players because he is not going to score if his team-mates aren’t helping him to do it.
      “For us, Ollie Watkins is very important. He’s not only scoring but his commitment every day, trying to add more work, watching his clips.”
      The striker’s new contract saw his weekly wage increase to £75k per week.
      Due to his current form, there has been talk of a new deal, to tie the player to the club for longer than the current contract which expires in June 2025.
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      Aston Villa will be keen to get the in-form striker to commit his future to the team with some of the biggest clubs in Europe taking interest in the form of the player.
      He has 14 goals and six assists in 2023, a figure that can only be bettered by Man City’s Erling Haaland. More

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      What is London Marathon 2023 prize money, how much does winner receive, and who has won race in previous years?

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      THE amateurs might be out in force for another London Marathon that takes place this WEEKEND.But for the pros, it’s a race that pays their bills, and they have the chance to claim a life-changing prize at the finish line.
      Kenya’s Amos Kipruto wins the men’s elite race at the 2022 TCS London Marathon

      Sir Mo Farah will be running in this year’s London Marathon at the age of 40, and he expects this year to be his last competitive year before his retirement.
      Here is all the info on how much the top runners earn from doing the 26.2-mile course around Britain’s capital.
      What is the London Marathon 2023 prize money?
      Prize money is dished out in US Dollars, which the runners must be delighted about, given the crash in Pounds Sterling last week.
      The cash prizes are equal among men and women.
      12th – $1,000
      11th – $1,500
      10th – $2,000
      9th – $3,000
      8th – $4,000
      7th – $5,000
      6th – $7,500
      5th – $10,000
      4th – $15,000
      3rd – $22,500
      2nd – $30,000
      1st  – $55,000
      What other London Marathon prizes are there?
      Any runner in the men’s race who runs a sub-2:02.00 time can get a share of  $150,000.
      That goes down to $100,000 for under 2:03.00, $75,000 for sub-2:04.00 and $50,000 for under 2:05.
      The same also goes for women who run sub 2:17.30, with $150,000 being the cash prize there.
      Then $100,000 for anyone under 2:18, $75,000 for sub-2:19 and $50,000 for under 2:20.
      Eliud Kipchoge crosses the line in 2018 to win the men’s eventCredit: REUTERS
      Who has won the race in previous years?
      The London Marathon has been won by 20 runners representing the UK a total of 40 times.
      But a number of athletes from around the world have also claimed victory.
      Here’s the breakdown:
      Elite race – men’s winners

      1981 – Dick Beardsley (US) and Inge Simonsen (Norway) – 2:11.48
      1982 – Hugh Jones (UK) – 2:09.24
      1983 – Mike Gratton (UK) – 2:09.43
      1984 – Charlie Spedding (UK) – 2:09.57
      1985 – Steve Jones (UK) – 2:08.16
      1986 – Toshihiko Seko (Japan) – 2:10.02
      1987 – Hiromi Taniguchi (Japan) – 2:09.50
      1988 – Henrik Jørgensen (Denmark) – 2:10.20
      1989 – Douglas Wakiihuri (Kenya) – 2:09.03
      1990 – Allister Hutton (UK) – 2:10.10
      1991 – Yakov Tolstikov (Soviet Union) – 2:09.17
      1992 – António Pinto (Portugal) – 2:10.02
      1993 – Eamonn Martin (UK) – 2:10.50
      1994 – Dionicio Cerón (Mexico) – 2:08.53
      1995 – Dionicio Cerón (Mexico) – 2:08.30
      1996 – Dionicio Cerón (Mexico) – 2:10.00
      1997 – António Pinto (Portugal) – 2:07.55
      1998 – Abel Antón (Spain) – 2:07.57
      1999 – Abdelkader El Mouaziz (Morocco) – 2:07.57
      2000 –  António Pinto (Portugal) – 2:06.36
      2001 – Abdelkader El Mouaziz (Morocco) – 2:07.09
      2002 – Khalid Khannouchi (US) – 2:05.38
      2003 – Gezahegne Abera (Ethiopia) – 2:07.56
      2004 – Evans Rutto (Kenya) – 2:06.18
      2005 – Martin Lel (Kenya) – 2:07.35
      2006 –  Felix Limo (Kenya) – 2:06.39
      2007 – Martin Lel (Kenya) – 2:07.41
      2008 – Martin Lel (Kenya) – 2:05.15
      2009 – Samuel Wanjiru (Kenya) – 2:05.10
      2010 – Tsegaye Kebede (Ethiopia) – 2:05.19
      2011 – Emmanuel Mutai (Kenya) – 2:04.40
      2012 –  Wilson Kipsang (Kenya) – 2:04.44
      2013 – Tsegaye Kebede (Ethiopia) – 2:06.04
      2014 – Wilson Kipsang (Kenya) – 2:04.29
      2015 – Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya) – 2:04.42
      2016 – Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya) – 2:03.05
      2017 – Daniel Wanjiru (Kenya) – 2:05.48
      2018 – Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya) – 2:04.17
      2019 – Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya) – 2:02.38
      2020 – Shura Kitata (Ethiopia) – 2:05.41
      2021 – Sisay Lemma (Ethiopia) – 2:04.01
      2022- Amos Kipruto (Kenya) – 2:04:39

      Elite race – women’s winners

      1981 – Joyce Smith (UK) – 2:29.57
      1982 – Joyce Smith (UK) – 2:29.43
      1983 –  Grete Waitz (Norway) – 2:25.29
      1984 –  Ingrid Kristiansen (Norway) – 2:24.26
      1985 – Ingrid Kristiansen (Norway) – 2:21.06
      1986 – Grete Waitz (Norway) – 2:24.54
      1987 – Ingrid Kristiansen (Norway) – 2:22.48
      1988 – Ingrid Kristiansen (Norway) – 2:25.41
      1989 – Véronique Marot (UK) – 2:25.56
      1990 – Wanda Panfil (Poland) – 2:26.31
      1991 – Rosa Mota (Portugal) – 2:26.14
      1992 – Katrin Dörre-Heinig (Germany) – 2:29.39
      1993 – Katrin Dörre-Heinig (Germany) – 2:27.09
      1994 – Katrin Dörre-Heinig (Germany) – 2:32.34
      1995 – Małgorzata Sobańska (Poland) – 2:27.43
      1996 – Liz McColgan (UK) – 2:27.54
      1997 – Joyce Chepchumba (Kenya) – 2:26.51
      1998 – Catherina McKiernan (Ireland) – 2:26.26
      1999 – Joyce Chepchumba (Kenya) – 2:23.22
      2000 – Tegla Laroupe (Kenya) – 2:24.33
      2001 – Derartu Tulu (Ethiopia) – 2:23.57
      2002 – Paula Radcliffe (UK) – 2:18.56
      2003 – Paula Radcliffe (UK) – 2:15.25
      2004 – Margaret Okayo (Kenya) – 2:22.35
      2005 – Paula Radcliffe (UK) – 2:17.42
      2006 – Deena Kastor (US) – 2:19.35
      2007 – Zhou Chunxiu (China) – 2:20.38
      2008 – Irina Mikitenko (Germany) – 2:24.14
      2009 – Irina Mikitenko (Germany) – 2:22.11
      2010 – Aselefech Mergia (Ethiopia) – 2:22.38
      2011 – Mary Keitany (Kenya) – 2:19.19
      2012 – Mary Keitany (Kenya) – 2:18.37
      2013 – Priscah Jeptoo (Kenya) – 2:20.15
      2014 – Edna Kiplagat (Kenya) – 2:20.21
      2015 – Tigist Tufa (Ethiopia) – 2:23.21
      2016 – Jemima Sumgong (Kenya) –  2:22.58
      2017 – Mary Keitany (Kenya) – 2:17.01
      2018 – Vivian Cheruiyot (Kenya) – 02:18.31
      2019 – Brigid Kosgei (Kenya) – 2:18.20
      2020 – Brigid Kosgei (Kenya) – 2:18.58
      2021 – Joyciline Jepkosgei (Kenya) – 2:17.43
      2022 – Yalemzerf Yehualaw (Ethiopia) – 2:17:26

      Wheelchair race – men’s winners

      1983 –  Gordon Perry (UK) – 3:20.07
      1984 – Kevin Breen (Ireland) – 2:38.40
      1985 – Chris Hallam (UK) –  2:19.53
      1986 – Gerry O’Rourke (Ireland) – 2:26.38
      1987 –  Chris Hallam (UK) – 2:08.34
      1988 – Ted Vince (Canada) – 2:01.37
      1989 – David Holding (UK) – 1:59.31
      1990 – Hakan Ericsson (Sweden) – 1:57.12
      1991 – Farid Amarouche (France) – 1:52.52
      1992 – Daniel Wesley (Canada) – 1:51.42
      1993 – George Vandamme (Belgium) – 1:44.10
      1994 – David Holding (UK) – 1:46.06
      1995 – Heinz Frei (Switzerland) – 1:39.14
      1996 – David Holding (UK) – 1:43.48
      1997 – David Holding (UK) – 1:42.15
      1998 – Heinz Frei (Switzerland) – 1:35.18
      1999 – Heinz Frei (Switzerland) – 1:35.27
      2000 – Kevin Papworth (UK) – 1:41.50
      2001 – Denis Lemeunier (France) – 1:42.37
      2002 – David Weir (UK) – 1:39.44
      2003 – Joel Jeannot (France) – 1:32.02
      2004 –  Saúl Mendoza (Mexico) – 1:36.56
      2005 – Saúl Mendoza (Mexico) – 1:35.51
      2006 – David Weir (UK) – 1:29.48
      2007 – David Weir (UK) – 1:30.51
      2008 – David Weir (UK) – 1:33.56
      2009 – Kurt Fearnley (Australia) – 1:28.57
      2010 – Josh Cassidy (Canada) – 1:35.21
      2011 – David Weir (UK) – 1:30.05
      2012 – David Weir (UK) – 1:32.26
      2013 – Kurt Fearnley (Australia) – 1:31.29
      2014 – Marcel Hug (Switzerland) – 1:32.41
      2015 – Joshua George (US) – 1:31.31
      2016 – Marcel Hug (Switzerland) – 1:35.19
      2017 – David Weir (UK) – 1:31.06
      2018 – David Weir (UK) – 1:31.15
      2019 – Daniel Romanchuk (USA) – 1:33.37
      2020 – Brent Lakatos (Canada) – 1:36.04
      2021 – Marcel Hug (Switzerland) – 1:26.27
      2022 Marcel Hug (Switzerland) – 1:24:38

      Wheelchair race – women’s winners

      1983 – Denise Smith (UK) – 4:29.03
      1984 – Kay McShane (Ireland) – 3:10.04
      1985 – Kay McShane (Ireland) – 2:47.12
      1986 – Kay McShane (Ireland) – 3:02.40
      1987 – Karen Davidson (UK) – 2:45.30
      1988 – Karen Davidson (UK) – 2:41.45
      1989 – Josie Cichockyj (UK) – 3:03.54
      1990 – Connie Hansen (Denmark) – 2:10.25
      1991 – Connie Hansen (Denmark) – 2:04.40
      1992 – Tanni Grey (UK) – 2:17.23
      1993 – Rose Hill (UK) – 2:03.05
      1994 – Tanni Grey (UK) – 2:08.26
      1995 – Rose Hill (UK) –  2:17.02
      1996 – Tanni Grey (UK) – 2:08.26
      1997 – Monica Wetterstrom (Sweden) – 1:49.09
      1998 – Tanni Grey (UK) –  2:02.01
      1999 – Monica Wetterstrom (Sweden) – 1:57.38
      2000 – Sarah Piercy (UK) – 2:23.30
      2001 – Tanni Grey (UK) – 2:13.55
      2002 – Tanni Grey (UK) – 2:22.51
      2003 – Francesca Porcellato (Italy) – 2:04.21
      2004 – Francesca Porcellato (Italy) – 2:04.58
      2005 – Francesca Porcellato (Italy) – 1:57.00
      2006 – Francesca Porcellato (Italy) – 1:59.57
      2007 – Shelly Woods (UK) – 1:50.40
      2008 – Sandra Graf (Switzerland) – 1:48.04
      2009 – Amanda McGrory (US) – 1:50.39
      2010 – Wakako Tsuchida (Japan) – 1:52.33
      2011 – Amanda McGrory (US) – 1:46.31
      2012 – Shelly Woods (UK) – 1:49.10
      2013 – Tatyana McFadden (US) – 1:46.02
      2014 – Tatyana McFadden (US) – 1:45.12
      2015 – Tatyana McFadden (US) – 1:41.14
      2016 – Tatyana McFadden (US) – 1:44.14
      2017 – Manuela Schär (Switzerland) – 1:39.57
      2018 – Madison de Rozario (Australia) – 1:42.58
      2019 – Manuela Schar (Switzerland) – 1:44.09
      2020 – Nikita den Boer (Netherland) – 1:40.07
      2021 – Manuela Schar (Switzerland) – 1:39.52
      2022 – Catherine Debrunner (Switzerland) – 1:38:24 More

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      Bayern Munich 1 Man City 1 (1-4) LIVE RESULT: Haaland bounces back as Tuchel SENT OFF in wild Champions League tie

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      MANCHESTER CITY have sailed into the Champions League semi-finals after a huge 4-1 aggregate victory over Bayern Munich.Erling Haaland bounced back from missing a penalty to open the scoring before Bayern equalised with a controversial spot kick of their own.
      While Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel was sent off to the stands after two yellow cards.
      Real Madrid now await again in the semi-final this year for City.

      Kick-off: 8pm UK
      TV channel: BT Sport 1
      Live stream: BT Sport website and app
      Bayern Munich XI: Sommer; Pavard, De Ligt, Upamecano, Cancelo; Kimmich, Goretzka; Coman, Musiala, Sane; Choupo-Moting
      Man City XI: Ederson; Stones, Ruben Dias, Akanji, Ake; Rodri; Bernardo Silva, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Grealish; Haaland

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      Goodbye!
      Manchester City are through to the semi-finals of the Champions League and will play Real Madrid.
      Pep Guardiola’s side were dominant and put in a controlled performance against Bayern Munich tonight.
      Read more on tonight’s game via SunSport as Thomas Tuchel was sent off and s***housery led to Erling Haaland missing a penalty.
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      Tuchel’s tough start
      Life at Bayern Munich has not been easy since Thomas Tuchel took over from Julian Nagelsmann.
      He has took charge of six matches, winning just two, his first against Borussia Dortmund and clash with Freiburg.
      Since then, he has overseen Bayern being knocked out of the Champions League to Man City and the DFB Pokal to Freiburg.
      They also failed to beat Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga.
      “We are exhausted”
      Pep Guardiola has claimed that his players are “exhausted” and he is unsure how fit they will be for the FA Cup clash against Sheffield United on Saturday.
      Guardiola said: “Of course, three years in a row in the semi finals of the Champions League.
      “We struggled in the first half. Upamecano broke all the lines down our left side and we struggled with Coman. We were fortunate before the penalty miss, they had one or two chances and anything could happen but we defended really well.
      “The finishing from Erling was really, really good. He is so young. The experience that we have in this competition, the players feel it a lot, they want to do it really well. The second half was much, much better since minute one.
      “We are exhausted. I don’t know how we recover to play against Sheffield United.”
      Silva’s post-match thoughts
      Bernardo Silva has spoken to BT Sport on City’s Champions League hopes, Erling Haaland and Real Madrid.
      Silva said: “We struggled until February because we couldn’t get in that usual run we had before of winning 10-15 games in a row but now we are very consistent, we feel we have a chance in every competition and we are going for them.
      “We are at that point of the season where if you drop your performance in one game you are out of a competition. It is going to be tough but we are going to work very hard to bring some titles home.
      “Building win after win, that confidence, it is very important and we need to keep it that way.”
      On Haaland, Silva said: “Erling is a special player, a different player to what we had in the past. He doesn’t need many touches. He is like a shadow for 85 minutes and touches the ball once it is a goal.
      “When we have that special player in attack it makes us feel more comfortable at the back.”
      On Real Madrid in the next round after losing to them at that stage last year: “Revenge? Hopefully yes.
      “We will go for it definitely. We always go for it but we feel the team is very, very confident at the minute. I think we are going through.”
      Elsewhere… Milan derby ahead
      Inter Milan have beat Benfica 5-3 on aggregate to set up a Milan derby in the semi-final.
      Simone Inzaghi’s side beat the Portuguese outfit 2-0 in Lisbon then got a 3-3 draw at the San Siro tonight.
      AC Milan beat Napoli yesterday and it sets up a highly-anticipated tie in the next round.
      Semi-Final draw – ties to be played on 9th/10th and 16th/17th May:

      AC Milan vs Inter
      Real Madrid vs Man City

      City to go all the way?
      Man City dominated at home and produced a controlled display away and deservedly go through to the semi-finals.
      Bayern got out off the blocks fast and created chances in the opening stages.
      But City weathered the storm and stood strong, then after they looked more than assured and they did not look fazed by the occasion.
      With Haaland up top and the flair of De Bruyne behind him, they will always score goals.
      Yet, it is the defensive that will get the plaudits tonight. Dias and Stones were exceptional at the back and nobody could get past Rodri in the heart of midfield.
      City have comfortably beaten one of the best sides in Europe over two legs and are playing with such confidence.
      They look unstoppable in this competition. However, in Real Madrid they face the most experienced side in the world when it comes to performing on the biggest stage.
      Credit: Getty
      Full Time: Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City (1-4)
      Man City are through to the semi-finals and will meet Real Madrid.
      Haaland may have missed a penalty before he eventually did get his goal with a clinical finish.
      Kimmich added a late equaliser but it was not enough.
      The third year in a row City make the last four in the Champions League and they look more than capable of lifting the trophy this year. An incredible performance.
      Credit: AFP
      Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City
      90+4. The cameras pan to a disapointed Tuchel.
      His Bayern team have thrown everything at City tonight.
      But Guardiola’s men are working so hard and have been defensively and tactically fantastic tonight.
      Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City
      90+2. What a chance.
      The ball is spread wide to Davies and he fires it towards the front post.
      Mane is there and he smashed it just wide.
      Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City
      90. Five minutes added.
      Bayern fans have seen enough and are heading to the exit.
      Upamecano wishes he was following them as his nightmare tie gets worse as he gives the ball away again.
      Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City
      88. Let the chaos continue. Stanisic gets a yellow card. That is the eleventh of the game including those for Tuchel.
      He has one bite at Grealish, doesn’t foul him.
      So, he decided to go in for him again and it’s a certain yellow card.
      Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City
      86. Tuchel sent off, second yellow. He has completely lost his cool, not for the first time tonight.
      Grealish instigated the latest issue by pulling back Coman after getting him in a headlock.
      Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City
      85. Davies does brilliantly, charging down the left at a rapid speed.
      He pulls it back to Tel on the edge of the box and he fires it over.
      Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City
      84. Haaland goes off and Alvarez comes on.
      Bayern fans boo off the ex-Borussia Dortmund star.
      GOAL: Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City
      83. Kimmich scores.
      He goes down the middle and Ederson dives to his left.
      It will be nothing more than a consolation.
      Bayern Munich 0-1 Man City
      81. VAR are checking for a Bayern penalty… and it has been given.
      Mane booted the ball at Akanji’s arm from point blank range.
      It’s a terrible decision, there is nothing that Akanji can do to get out of the way.
      Bayern Munich 0-1 Man City
      78. Pavard is off and Stanisic comes on.
      Bayern are left frustrated as Ederson easily claims a corner.
      Bayern Munich 0-1 Man City
      76. Goal for Bayern, but no it won’t count.
      Coman is adjudged to be offside, he picked up the ball and had the curling shot that was saved by Ederson and then tapped in by Tel.
      It won’t stand and it remains 0-1.
      Bayern Munich 0-1 Man City
      74. Again City defend brilliantly.
      The ball is fizzed into Tel and Dias steps in the way so he cannot control it.
      Bayern Munich 0-1 Man City
      72. Muller and the youngster Tel are on.
      Replacing Musiala and Choupo-Moting.
      Bayern Munich 0-1 Man City
      70. Bayern cannot break down City, who are showing how good they are out of possession.
      Musiala shows close control to combine with Kimmich.
      But he is crowded out and is left with no choice but to try an ambitious and scooped ball forward that is calmly dealt with by Laporte.
      Bayern Munich 0-1 Man City
      67. Laporte comes on for the injured Ake.
      Tuchel is growing more and more angry at the slow passing from his Bayern side.
      Choupo-Moting has a weak shot into Ederson’s arms.
      Bayern Munich 0-1 Man City
      65. More boos from the home fans as Ake goes down with an injury.
      However, it does not look like time-wasting.
      Ake is holding his hamstring and he will probably have to be taken off.
      Bayern Munich 0-1 Man City
      63. Davies on and Cancelo off.
      Then it’s the two that had the fight after last week’s loss – Mane on for Sane.
      The two do shake hands as the substitution is made.
      Bayern Munich 0-1 Man City
      62. The belief has been sucked out of Bayern Munich and Man City are loving it.
      The confidence is now showing as Grealish makes a number of defenders squirm with his trickery.
      And De Bruyne strolls over to take a corner.
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