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    I nearly lost my finger in a freak accident but now I’m an influencer hoping to win gold at Paris 2024 Olympics

    MOLLY CAUDERY will be jumping for joy at the Olympics if she can carry her red-hot pole vaulting form into Paris.And her dream of a medal this summer could come true less than three years after virtually losing her finger in a freak accident at home.Molly Caudery is the rising star of British athleticsCredit: GettyShe is on top of the world as the best pole vaulter in 2024Credit: PACaudery has overcome a series of injury battlesCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyShe loves to travel and soaked up the sun in South Africa in early 2024Credit: instagram @molly_cauderyBorn in Cornwall in March 2000, the new darling of British athletics is enjoying a simply astonishing rise – both on the field and online.Caudery, 23, hit the headlines with her silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games – four years on from her fifth-placed finish as an 18-year-old on the Gold Coast in Australia.Incredibly, though, just eight months earlier, a shocking injury in her home gym almost ended her pole vault career before it got off the ground. Caudery, who sports a scar on her index finger, said: “I was doing snatching and, as I brought the bar down, my finger caught between where you rack it and the bar.READ MORE ON ATHLETICS“It was 90 per cent off. It was holding on by the skin on the side. “Three surgeries later, it is all good. But since then, I had two Achilles surgeries, which put me out for almost nine months. “That was a pretty big setback that I managed to come back from.”That final sentence is an understatement. Most read in AthleticsSince that Commonwealth silver, Caudery has literally jumped to new heights, setting two PBs on the same day to claim the British Championships title in July 2023.That gained her automatic entry into the Worlds the following month, where she came fifth with her new record of 4.75m. World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt turned down ‘high six figures’ sponsorship deal despite earning £611 a monthThe Loughborough University sports science graduate backed that up as she claimed the UK Indoor title with a 4.85m.And with her PB now at 4.86m, she heads into the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow as the leading pole vaulter this season.So with Paris 2024 just around the corner, it is little wonder she is dreaming of a medal – just like her Team GB team-mate and Loughborough pal Holly Bradshaw, who claimed bronze in Tokyo three years ago.After all, Bradshaw jumped 4.85m for her bronze, with 4.90m the gold-medal height.Caudery added ahead of the Glasgow meet: “It’s every athlete’s dream to get an Olympic medal. “If I can just get to the final in Paris then you never know what is going to happen.“Every athlete has their timeline and mine was always 2028.Caudery dreams of bringing home a gold medal from ParisCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyThe pole vaulter is dating British high jumper Joel Clarke KhanCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyShe has racked up more than 205,000 Instagram followersCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyThe Cornwall star has been to Greece, the Canary Islands, Florida and The BahamasCredit: instagram @molly_caudery“But I know that what I’ve jumped so far could be pushing towards those medal areas, so I do think I need to re-evaluate. It’s crazy to think that that could put me up there.“To go from my PB being 4.60 at the beginning of last year to 4.86 already this year, it’s all happened very quickly for me.“I took so much confidence from last year and I’ve improved physically and mentally and I think that’s just taken me to the next step.“Coming into the season, a world indoors medal was not a clear target. But now I can’t shy away from the fact that I’ve been consistently jumping 4.80. “If I can keep doing what I’m doing, a medal could be on the cards and that’s exciting.”It is little wonder adidas snapped talented Caudery up early in 2024 as she put pen to paper on her first kit contract.The sportswear giants undoubtedly spotted the huge potential of their new client, too, given her sudden explosion of popularity online.Her combination of athletics posts, worldwide holiday snaps, glamorous selfies, bikini pics and doting content with her fellow British athlete boyfriend, high jumper Joel Clarke Khan, proves to be a winning formula. Caudery is relishing her red-hot form in the fieldCredit: PAHer current PB stands at a whopping 4.86mCredit: PAHer jump of 4.85m secured gold at the 2024 British Indoor ChampionshipsCredit: GettyCaudery needed surgery to save her left index fingerCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyThe x-ray shows the horrific damage done in her home gym in December 2021Credit: instagram @molly_cauderyCaudery has ticked off South Africa, Indonesia, Greece, the Canary Islands, Florida and The Bahamas – with the incredible photos going down a storm with supporters. Like her jumps, the followers count is going through the roof and now stands at a new PB of more than 205,000.And it shows no signs of letting up, either.The aspiring baker, keen traveller and part-time surfer – who has had to put her thrill-seeking skydiving on pause during her athletics career – is riding the wave and taking the fame in her stride, though. And while she denied suggestions she is also a model, reflecting on the social media stardom, Caudery said: “I don’t know where it really came from. “More recently, I’ve been posting a lot of pole vault videos and I’m getting like 10,000 more followers just from that. READ MORE SUN STORIES“’I think having that following is super important. People have said that athletics is not quite as big as it used to be. “So if I can inspire one person from the next generation, let alone the 200,000 or so who follow me, to be a part of athletics and keep it going, then that would be great.”Caudery ticked Indonesia off the bucket listCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyShe signed her first kit deal with adidas this yearCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyCaudery works hard in the gym and is reaping the rewardsCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyThe star loves baking and surfing in her free timeCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyShe has had to put her passion for skydiving on pause during her athletics careerCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyThe rising star knows she can inspire others to get into athleticsCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyHer holiday snaps rack up thousands of likesCredit: instagram @molly_caudery More

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    Ryan Garcia announces new relationship with OnlyFans star Mikaela Testa…and says he is training her to become a boxer

    RYAN GARCIA has announced he is in a relationship with OnlyFans star Mikaela Testa – and is already training her to box.Garcia – who recently divorced Andrea Celina – took to Instagram to reveal his new romance in a series of posts. Ryan Garcia announced he is in a relationship with OnlyFans star Mikaela TestaCredit: GettyMikaela is an Australian influencerCredit: instagram @ mikkimouse404Mikaela and Garcia have announced their relationshipCredit: instagram @ mikkimouse404He wrote on his story: “On a semi serious note I have a new Girlfriend. Not super serious at this time but she my boo @mikkimouse404.”Ima teach her how to fight! She’s the next one up @misfitsboxing.” Garcia then doubled down on training Mikaela to fight under Misfits Boxing, which hosts celebrity-style crossover bouts. He posted: “Look this is my baby, MY QUEEN BELIEVE THAT!! READ MORE IN BOXING”Stop judging her is she perfect no. But are you? THOUGHT SO. I love her so stop hating. “Btw, I’m training her to fight and I’m willing to put her against whoever on @misfitsboxing and if you feel you can take her tag your self In it and I’ll set up a fight and you’ll walk away with a bag. “No less then 500,000$ and percentage of PPV if it makes sense.” Garcia, 25, is gearing up for his first world title shot, on April 20 against WBC super-lightweight champion Devin Haney, also 25. Most read in BoxingAnd he defended his new relationship when speaking out on X. He said: “Bro what’s up with Yall? I can’t ft my girl and post it??? This is social media, where you share your life. Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia agree deal for mega-fight in SEVENTH bout between rivals as date and location is revealed”I’m not worried about nobody and what they post. It’s all good. If you don’t like her then that’s on you. I’m just being me.” Garcia, who has 10.3m Instagram followers, confirmed his split with his ex Andrea on the same day they welcomed their second child, named Henry. The American superstar won his last fight in December in seven rounds against Oscar Duarte. It followed his first career defeat in April, losing to Gervonta Davis, 28, in a blockbuster bout.Garcia has claimed he made $30million (£23.6m) for the fight and expects a similar payday against unbeaten two-weight champ Haney. His new girlfriend meanwhile is an influencer from Australia with almost 1million followers. Devin Haney facing off with GarciaCredit: GettyGarcia’s ex-wife Andrea CelinaCredit: Instagram @dreacelinaNew girlfriend Mikaela is apparently being trained to box by GarciaCredit: instagram @mikaelatestaShe boasts nearly 1m Instagram followersCredit: instagram @mikaelatestaThe Aussie also has an OnlyFans accountCredit: instagram @mikaelatesta More

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    Apollonia Llewellyn cheekily sticks out tongue in busty throwback snaps as fans call boxing girl ’10/10 every time’

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN delighted fans with her latest Instagram snaps.The influencer has gathered a huge social media following since appearing as a ring girl on Misfits Boxing.Apollonia Llewellyn headed to a New York restaurant in the throwback snapsCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellynThe influencer posed for a trio of snapsCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellynFans loved Apollonia’s postCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia boasts 579,000 Instagram followers.In her latest post, she uploaded a trio of throwback snaps from a restaurant in New York following a trip last year.For the first she posed with her tongue out while holding her fork.While in the second she stared off into the distance.READ MORE IN SPORTAnd in the third Apollonia gazed into the camera.She captioned the snaps: “When he asks what do i bring to the table.”Her post quickly received more than 2,000 likes.And plenty of fans rushed to leave a comment.Most read in BoxingOne wrote: “10/10 everytime.”While a second called her “gorgeous”.Apollonia Llewellyn sends fans into meltdown by going make-up-free in lacy see-through dress for raunchy clipA third said: “Sensational always.”And another added: “Wonderful.”Yorkshire lass Apollonia recently went to the football, taking in Barnsley’s 2-1 win over Derby at Oakwell.And she also posed in a black leather corset for snaps posted on social media.Inside Apollonia’s glamorous life as influencer, ring girl and model …Apollonia burst out of this tiny silver bikini as she drank her ‘morning juice’Credit: INSTAGRAMConor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this see-through lacy outfitCredit: INSTAGRAMThousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia braved the snow in the Lake DistrictCredit: InstagramApollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAMFans were worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she enjoyed this hearty breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through numberCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuitCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia revealed he ‘idea of happiness’ is being ‘wind swept on the beach’ with this busty snapCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia left very little to the imagination as she ‘brightened fans’ Mondays’ in a skimpy wet T-shirtCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia shot to recognition as a member of the Misfits Boxing fight night teamShe has garnered her a huge social media presenceCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellynApollonia has over 570,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe has turned down a staggering £100,000 to pose nude beforeCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynThe model insisted she isn’t money-orientedCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia shows off her jet setting lifestyle onlineCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe also holidayed in New YorkCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia is no stranger to a bikini pictureCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellynShe has built a huge following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia works as a model alongside her social fameCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

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    Astrid Wett BOYCOTTING Chelsea matches after she is ‘spat at’ despite ‘being one of club’s biggest fans’

    ASTRID WETT has revealed she is boycotting Chelsea matches after being “spat at”.The social media star shared an emotional video to social media confirming why she was absent from the FA Cup clash with Leeds.Astrid Wett has revealed she is boycotting Chelsea matchesCredit: Instagram @wettastridThe social media star was ‘spat at’ despite being ‘one of Chelsea’s biggest fans’Credit: Instagram @wettastridShe did not attend Wednesday’s match at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea reached the quarter-finals.In the video, Astrid lifted the lid on the treatment she has received despite “being one of Chelsea’s biggest fans”.Posting to X, she explained: “Haters, you have finally won.”After the final I have received so much abuse that I don’t feel safe going to Chelsea games anymore. If anyone is wondering why I’m not at the Leeds game tonight.READ MORE ON CHELSEA”I’ve had drinks thrown over me, I’ve even been spat at, but 99 per cent of you guys are really nice and ask for photos but the rest of you just ruin it.”I’m one of Chelsea’s biggest fans and I’ve followed them all around the world. I feel like I deserve a little bit more respect. But, yeah, I’m taking the rest of the season off.”Astrid has been particular vocal on social media this season, even calling for Thiago Silva’s wife to replace Mauricio Pochettino as manager.Meanwhile, she was left in tears after Sunday’s Carabao Cup final loss to Liverpool.Most read in FootballShe admitted the haters have ‘finally won’Credit: https://twitter.com/AstridWettAstrid says she will not attend Chelsea matches for the rest of this seasonCredit: INSTAGRAM @WETTASTRIDThe TikTok star launched into an amazing rant in the stands at Wembley Stadium following the extra-time defeat.She had previously been spotted by eagle-eyed fans ducking out the way of a Darwin Nunez shot at their league meeting in January. Astrid Wett breaks down in tears at Wembley after Chelsea lose Carabao Cup final and fumes ‘it’s a scamAstrid missed a dramatic FA Cup victory for the Blues as they trailed to an early goal before taking a first half lead against Leeds.The Championship side later pegged their opponents back after the break before Conor Gallagher’s 90th minute winner.Chelsea will now host Leicester in a repeat of the 2021 final in the quarter-finals next month. More

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    Ebanie Bridges forced to defend relationship with Conor McGregor after boxer and OnlyFans star parties at his pub

    EBANIE BRIDGES was forced to defend her relationship with Conor McGregor after partying at his pub.The boxing ace and OnlyFans star visited Dublin last week for an epic knees-up in the Irish capital.Ebanie Bridges has been forced to defend her relationship with Conor McGregorCredit: Instagram / @ebanie_bridgesThe pair partied together in Dublin at McGregor’s pubCredit: SportsfileBridges linked up with UFC legend McGregor at his pub, the Black Forge Inn.And she even sank a pint of Forged Irish Stout – Notorious’ take on an iconic pint of Guinness.Bridges appeared to have a whale of a time as she posed for several photos with McGregor.But internet trolls quickly began commenting, with one saying “Out together AGAIN.”READ MORE IN BOXINGThis forced Bridges to defend her relationship with married McGregor, replying: “That’s what friends do.”The Aussie bruiser also revealed she is taking advice from McGregor on life after the ring.She told Lucky Block: “Conor’s team reached out to me and just asked me if I was going to the AJ fight and then if I was interested in collaborating.“He is so caring and he just wants everyone to be okay. He’s really caring and obviously he’s the life of the party.Most read in BoxingHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALL“While he’s doing all that, he’s definitely thinking of others around him and just making sure everyone’s okay.“He’s nice, fun, supportive and really, really positive. I do feel sorry for him in a sense, especially in public.Conor McGregor’s Five Craziest Moments as UFC megastar plots return to MMA“There’s so much pressure and he could probably never just be Conor McGregor.“He always supports whatever I’m doing, so f**k the haters. You look up to someone like him with the brand that he’s built and the success he’s made.“I know that I put in a lot of work to be where I am, so I can only imagine the work that he puts in.“Really, it’s all about being yourself with a dash of something extra.” More

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    World Cup winner’s stunning ex-Wag goes topless to promote kids’ cookbook before deleting pics over backlash

    CATHY HUMMELS has faced a backlash after posing topless with a children’s cookbook.The model and influencer, 36, was married to Borussia Dortmund star Mats Hummels between 2015 and 2022.
    Cathy Hummels controversially posed topless with her children’s cookbookCredit: Jam Press/@cathyhummels
    Cathy was married to Mats Hummels for seven yearsCredit: Getty – Contributor
    The couple have a six-year-old son together.
    Four years ago Cathy wrote a cookbook for kids, but has since drawn negative publicity with a bizarre post.
    Posting to her 689,000 Instagram followers, she posed topless with only the book covering her modesty.
    Cathy captioned it: “She is sweet like sugar but without calories.”
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    She was criticised in the comments, with fans calling the post “inappropriate”.
    The high-profile star later deleted the post before replacing it with a picture of her clutching the book fully clothed.
    She wrote: “I would like to draw attention to this. I have been eating a sugar-free diet for years and I also ensure that my son has a healthy diet. Many parents and children are not aware of this.
    “And now be honest: would the highly discussed and controversial photo have captured you in the same way if I had just been sitting on the sofa in my jogging suit? I think not.
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    “Here for you is the proper version as I would have liked to have posted it at the beginning. But as I said: I wouldn’t have attracted any attention and this topic has been bothering me for many, many years.
    “I don’t eat any white sugar myself. With Ludwig I succeed 80 per cent of the time. He decides the other 20 per cent.
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    “Nutrition awareness should be promoted in childhood. You are what you eat.”
    Cathy announced her divorce from Hummels, 35, in November 2022.
    Speaking to radio station Energy Munich nearly a year on from their split, she admitted: “I love to snog when I’m drunk.
    “The sex is irrelevant, I don’t care. I also kiss women in such situations. Then I just want to snog.”
    Cathy later posted another version of the snap, this time fully clothedCredit: Jam Press/@cathyhummels
    Cathy works as a model and influencerCredit: @cathyhummels
    She has built a huge fanbase in her own rightCredit: @cathyhummels
    Cathy has nearly 700,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram
    She revealed that she loved to ‘snog’ when drunkCredit: @cathyhummels More

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    Apollonia Llewellyn puts on busty display in black leather corset and stockings as fans say ‘mind blowing’

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN has been dubbed “mind blowing” by her fans after putting on a busty display for her followers.The boxing ring girl left little to the imagination as she posed in a black leather corset on Instagram.
    Apollonia Llewellyn put on a busty display in a black leather corsetCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Her fans dubbed her ‘mind blowing’ as she stunned in matching stockingsCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    She paired to skimpy outfit with a pair of matching see-through stockings.
    Apollonia leant back as she smouldered for the camera in the sultry snap.
    Alongside the post, she wrote in the caption: “Never had a b**** like me in your life.”
    Her fans were left swooning in the comments section, with one writing: “Beautiful girl.”
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    Another simply added: “Perfection.”
    A third follower called her: “Mind blowing.”
    Meanwhile, one more hailed Apollonia as: “Absolutely stunning.”
    The model has amassed 578,000 followers on Instagram, where she regularly shares snaps from her travels and photoshoots.
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    The boxing ring girl has 578,000 followers on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia put on another busty display at the footballCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellyn
    However, her more risqué uploads have seen the blonde bombshell risk Instagram bans in the past.
    One recent post saw her put on another busty display whilst showing her support for League One side Barnsley.
    Apollonia Llewellyn sends fans into meltdown by going make-up-free in lacy see-through dress for raunchy clip
    Apollonia also treated her fans to her favourite pics from a bikini break.
    She had previously flaunted her curves in another skimpy snap as well as almost bursting out of her swimsuit in a separate post.
    Inside Apollonia’s glamorous life as influencer, ring girl and model …
    Apollonia burst out of this tiny silver bikini as she drank her ‘morning juice’Credit: INSTAGRAM
    Conor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this see-through lacy outfitCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Thousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia braved the snow in the Lake DistrictCredit: Instagram
    Apollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAM More

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    Elle Brooke sizzles in outrageous see-through lingerie as OnlyFans star and boxer shows off her curves

    ELLE BROOKE stunned in see-through lingerie as she showed off her curves.The influencer-turned-boxer often dazzles with photos on social media.
    Elle Brooke stunned in a brown lingerie setCredit: Instagram
    She flashed the camera a cheeky smileCredit: Instagram
    Fans also went wild for this lookCredit: @ellebrookeuk
    And she left little to the imagination after posing in a brown lingerie set, showing off her toned abs.
    Elle smiled for the camera as she brushed her flowing long blonde hair, and her followers could not get enough of the look.
    The adult star also posed in a white and red lingerie set and fans showered Elle with compliments.
    One said: “Those abs are looking so hard🔥”
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    Another added: “Very beautiful.”
    A third wrote: “Absolutely gorgeous.”
    And another commented: “Fascinatingly sexy!”
    Elle, 26, recently sent fans wild by posing in a stunning white lingerie set.
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    The Misfits Boxing star often strips down to her underwear to delight her 910,000 followers.
    In a recent post she posed on top of a Jeep and cheekily stuck her middle finger up at the camera.
    Elle Brooke almost pops out of ‘too small’ bikini and says her boobs are ‘bigger than I thought’
    Inside Elle’s glamorous life as influencer, boxer and OnlyFans star…
    Elle Brooke traded in OnlyFans for boxingCredit: PA
    Elle Brooke boasts close to a million followersCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    She also showed fans a red outfitCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    Elle always embraces the season’s traditionsCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong

    She also looks lovely in laceCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    She recently posed in a pink lingerieCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
    And also embraced yellowCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    The influencer posed with a championship beltCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
    Elle has taken her charms State-sideCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    Including visiting TexasCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/
    The influencer also looks happy at homeCredit: instagram More