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      Olympics-style event WITHOUT drug-testing planned as ‘Enhanced Games’ slammed as ‘unsafe joke’

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      AN OLYMPICS-STYLE competition is in the works which would allow athletes to use performance enhancing drugs. The crazy idea comes from the mind of Australian entrepreneur Aron D’Souza who is the president of the newly proposed games.
      The new games are intended to rival the Olympics
      The yearly event has been named the ‘Enhanced Games’ and D’Souza is hoping to hold the first one in December of next year.
      It has been born out of a group of scientists, doctors and athletes who have already expressed interest in joining the games.
      The Enhanced Games will feature no drug testing and try to push the boundaries of what is capable within athletics.
      Ausralia’s Olympic head, Anna Meares, has already spoken out against the proposed games.
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      The former Olympic gold medalist slammed the idea, she said: “It’s a joke, to be honest. Unfair, unsafe — I just don’t think this is the right way to go about sport.”
      But D’Souza is adamant that the Enhanced Games will work and that it is the right direction for the sport.
      He told the Australian Associated Press: “Athletes are adults and they have a right to do with their body what they wish – my body, my choice; your body, your choice,
      “And no government, no paternalistic sports federation, should be making those decisions for athletes – particularly around products that are FDA regulated and approved.”
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      The games are expected to cover five different sporting categories with track and field, gymnastics, swimming, weightlifting and combat sports all included.
      D’Souza is looking to smash world records and thinks that the new games would have further impact outside of sport too.
      He said: “It’s not just a question of can we break the nine-second 100 metre, I am sure we will,
      “I want to see a 40, 50, 60-year-old break world records because performance medicine is the rod to anti-ageing, it’s the route to the fountain of youth.
      “Nothing will improve the productivity of our society more than preventing ageing. It sounds like science fiction now but we live in the future, look at the rise of artificial intelligence and other technologies.” More

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      Della Pascoe dead at 74: Two-time Olympian and former British record holder dies after battle with Parkinson’s Disease

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      FORMER British Olympic sprinter Della Pascoe has died aged 74.The star competed at the Games in 1968 and 1972 and held the 100m British record, making her one of the country’s finest athletes of her era.
      Della Pascoe, right, competed at the Olympics twice for Great BritainCredit: Getty
      Pascoe held the British 100m record and was one of the finest sprinters of her eraCredit: Getty
      According to Athletics Weekly, she passed away yesterday after suffering from Parkinson’s Disease for a few years.
      Born in Southsea in 1949, Pascoe – initially Della James – excelled at youth level winning various English schools titles.
      She went to Mexico 1968 aged just 19 and reached the 100m semi-finals.
      However, it was in the quarters that she made history by equalling Dorothy Hyman’s British record with a time of 11.3 seconds.
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      Pascoe also formed one leg of the 4x200m team that broke the world record in 1968.
      Four years later at the Munich 1972 Olympics, she was knocked out of the 200m in the quarter-finals and finished seventh in the 4x100m final.
      She won a further 12 medals at the Women’s AAA national championships.
      However, Pascoe was controversially snubbed for the 1974 Commonwealth Games – despite finishing on the podium in the 100m and 200m trials.
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      Some suggested it was due to her marrying outspoken fellow athlete Alan Pascoe, whom she met as a teenager.
      Pascoe said in 2017: “Alan and I met at the running track in Portsmouth.
      “I had to slow down for him to catch me.”
      Following the Commonwealth heartache, Pascoe subsequently retired and spent time as an art teacher and did lots of charity work, specifically raising money through popular garden parties.
      Della and Alan had two children together, daughter Lucy and son Daniel. More

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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.”
      International Olympic Committee president Thomas BachCredit: AFP 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
      Egorian moved to Russia aged 6 and went on to represent the countryCredit: Instagram @egorianiana More

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      Meet Tanja Lamby, the stunning high jump athlete taking TikTok by storm who fans can’t get enough of

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      TANJA LAMBY is the stunning high jump athlete taking TikTok by storm.The Cypriot has already represented her country on the world stage, and is only just getting started.
      Tanja Lamby has been taking TikTok by stormCredit: https://www.instagram.com/despoina.charalambous/
      Tanja is also known as Despoina CharalambousCredit: https://www.instagram.com/despoina.charalambous/
      Tanja competed at last year’s Commonwealth GamesCredit: AFP
      Lamby, 22, was part of the Cyprus team that competed at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last year.
      And she was full of praise for the atmosphere provided by England’s second city.
      She said: “(There was an) Incredible atmosphere and [I made] memories I will never forget!”
      Born Despoina Charalambous, she is sometimes known as Tanja Lamby for short.
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      And videos of her competing have gone viral on TikTok, with fans on the platform instantly taking a shine to her.
      One wrote: “Wonderful.”
      A second added: “You shine.”
      Tanja has always shown plenty of ambition in her field.
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      While making her way through the high jumping ranks in 2021, she wrote on Instagram: “Ending the season with a memorable experience I will never forget.
      “I can always be better, go higher, achieve more, but I can’t be anything less than satisfied with myself and my performance.
      “I keep the 9th place u23 in Europe, the lessons I learnt and have to work on and the memories that will forever be with me.
      “I want to thank my coach @charalambousagni, my family and friends for the support. Thank you Tallinn. It was unreal!”
      Tanja’s coach, Agni Charalambous, 47, also represented Cyprus on the world stage.
      Agni is a former national champion, and also took part in the 2000 Sydney Olympics – just four months after Tanja was born.
      The 22-year-old has over 24,000 followers on social mediaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/despoina.charalambous/
      The Cypriot likes to relax by the sea in her spare timeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/despoina.charalambous/
      She placed ninth in the Mediterranean GamesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/despoina.charalambous/
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      World’s oldest surviving Olympian who competed at London Games in 1948 dies aged 107

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      THE world’s oldest surviving Olympian has died at the age of 107.Felix Sienra passed away in his sleep on Monday, his family confirmed.
      The world’s oldest living Olympian has died aged 107Credit: .
      Felix Sienra starred for Uruguay at the 1948 Olympic GamesCredit: .
      Sienra, also a doctor of law, was a legendary sailor for his native Uruguay.
      And he represented his country at the 1948 Olympic Games in London, coming second in Race 2 of the Firefly class and sixth overall.
      Daughter Magdalena said: “He took off the captain’s armband and got out of the boat.”
      Sienra only turned 107 on January 21st.
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      And at the start of the year he gave an interview declaring he still felt in good health.
      Sienra said: “I feel good, I feel fit. But I don’t get into a sailing boat anymore.
      “The last time I did that was when I turned 100. At that time we made a multi-day trip to a paradise island.”
      Tributes have now poured in, with one person saying: “A friend tells me that Dr. Felix Sienra, a Uruguayan sailor who finished 6th in the 1948 London Olympics, died at the age of 107. RIP.”
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      Another added: “RIP Felix, the oldest living Olympian.”
      Meanwhile, Euro Weekly adds Sienra was possibly the last “surviving contemporary witness” who saw Uruguay’s 4-2 win over Argentina in the first-ever World Cup final in 1930.
      Reflecting on the event, Sienra also said this month: “I then celebrated the win with friends. We grilled fish and drank a lot of wine. That night was the first and last time I got really drunk.”
      Sienra’s death now means that German Willy Busing is now the oldest living Olympian at 101.
      The eventing rider won silver and bronze at the 1952 Games in Helsinki, and turns 102 on March 2nd. More

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      Olympic star Lolo Jones tells of horrific stalking hell after being harassed by three men who broke into training centre

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      OLYMPICS star Lolo Jones has revealed details of her horrific stalking hell.The American athlete, 40, bravely shared details of the harassment by three men – including one who broke into the training centre and another who came to her house.
      Lolo Jones took to Instagram to reveal her struggle with stalkersCredit: Instagram
      The American athlete appeared at three Olympic GamesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Jones went public with her painful ordeal to highlight her own struggles and also to help other people stay safe and protected.
      The sprinter, hurdler and bobsled ace wrote to her 569,000 Instagram followers: “In the last year, I’ve had three different male stalkers.
      “Three times now where guys have crossed the line, jeopardized my and my friends’ safety and altered my life.
      “One guy broke into the Olympic training center and stayed overnight in hopes to find me.
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      “Another guy has continued to harass my friends in attempts to reach me.
      “And lastly, a guy stalked my house and told the police he knew me from Instagram and I invited him to come live with me.
      “I’m DONE.
      “If there was any confusion here is me being very f***ing clear: I’m not interested. EVER. This is not the way to go.”
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      Survivor Jones shared a selfie in her car, a CCTV screenshot and some tips to take extra precautions – including calling the police from a well-lit area and carrying a form of self-protection.
      The devout Christian, who has been public about her virginity, received lots of support in the comments section of the social media post.
      One said: “Sending prayers and love and strength. I’m so so sorry to hear this.”
      Another wrote: “I have no words for the lengths people go. It’s sickening.”
      A third added: “Sending protection and covering Lolo. I’m so sorry you’ve experienced this.”
      Another user replied: “Sad to hear. No woman should ever have to live in fear of a man. No person period should have to live in fear of another human.”
      And a final person simply typed: “Stay strong.”
      The 2008 100m hurdles world champion appeared at three Olympics – Beijing 2008, London 2012 and the Sochi 2014 winter edition.
      Away from sport, the Iowa-born speedster has appeared on Dancing with the Stars and Celebrity Big Brother in the USA. More