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      Watch heartbreaking moment Olympic champion falls over and denied place at Paris 2024 – but it’s good news for Team GB

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      KEELY HODGKINSON has received a massive Paris Olympics boost – as her biggest rival will not be there.Three years ago in Tokyo, Athing Mu got the better of the Leigh runner and fellow teenager in the Olympic 800-meter final by just 0.67 seconds.American Track and Field star Athing Mu will miss the 2024 OlympicsCredit: REUTERSMu failed to qualify for Paris 2024 after falling in the first lap of the 800m final during the Track and Field Team TrialsCredit: REUTERSMu’s absence will be good news for Brit Keeley HodgkinsonCredit: SPLASHBut the American, 22, will not defend that crown, watching the race on TV instead after FALLING in the US Olympic trials.The Yanks have a cutthroat system for qualification and the middle-distance star did not secure her passage after being accidentally tripped over 200 metres in Eugene.Mu, who also beat Hodgkinson to world gold on the same track in 2022, choked back tears as her dream was cruelly dashed.She finished last in a nine-woman field she was expected to dominate, coming more than 22 seconds behind the winner Nia Akins.READ MORE ON PARIS 2024An appeal was lodged by her team but her only chance of getting a flight to France will be as part of the 4×400 metres relay squad.There was no gloating or celebrating from the Hodgkinson camp, who say they are “gutted” they cannot face the New Jersey athlete in individual combat.Coach Jenny Meadows – who will oversee Hodgkinson running the 400 metres this weekend at the UK Athletics Championships – said: “We plan the same way.“Keely wants to be at her best and have the skills no matter who she has to face. Most read in AthleticsEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSAthing Mu was overcome with emotionCredit: GETTY”No Olympic title will come easy.“You can only race who is there.Rhasidat Adeleke dedicates European Athletics Championship silver medal to her mother”Any Olympic champs will always be a stern test. But we wish Athing was there, of course.”Mu’s coach Bobby Kersee told AP: “I’ve coached it, I’ve preached it, I’ve watched it.“And here’s another indication that regardless of how good we are, we can leave some better athletes home than other countries have.”It’s part of our American way.” More

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      Glamorous British athlete Lauryn Davey gives glimpse into life behind the scenes as fans hail ‘track princess’

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      LAURYN DAVEY has given fans a glimpse into her life away from the track with a new Instagram post.The heptathlete has been ramping up her preparations for a busy summer of athletics.Lauryn hinted at a career change as she posed with a microphoneCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedaveyShe also posed on the running trackCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedaveyAnd took a selfie at a football stadiumCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedaveyLauryn Davey, https://www.instagram.com/p/C7eunJoIAPL/Credit: Instagram @laurynlouisedaveyShe dubbed the busy period “May madness” as she posted about her life away from the track on Instagram.Among the photos shared with her 33.7k followers was a glimpse into a potential career change when she hangs up her spikes – as she posed with a commentary microphone.She also shared action shots from her track career as well as a photo from a music festival.Another photo saw her don medical scrubs as she continues to work towards gaining a medical degree.READ MORE ON ATHLETICSOne fan wrote: “track princess 👸🏼” as her followers heaped praise on her in the comment section.Another wrote: “You are my idol 🙌💕”A third commented: “Gorgeous photos 😍😍”A fourth wrote: “You’re unreal 😍”Most read in AthleticsShe also shared images from a music festivalCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedaveyAnd a selfie from her medical studyCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedaveyAnd a fifth asked: “Are you going to Paris?”Britain’s full list of Team GB athletes has not been released yet.Glamorous British athlete Lauryn Davey shows off her incredible figure as she works on her fitness for new seasonBut inevitably, Katarina Johnson-Thompson will be Team GB’s first-choice women’s heptathlete.Davey will still be hoping to make the cut.Davey competes in the heptathlonCredit: instagram @laurynlouisedaveyLauryn studies at Swansea UniversityCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedaveyShe has over 30,000 followers onlineCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedaveyShe is a medical studentCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedaveyBut in her spare time she enjoys paddleboardingCredit: INSTAGRAM @laurynlouisedaveyLauryn often shares holiday snaps with her followersCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedaveyLauryn likes to travel and always keeps fans updated with her travailsCredit: instagram @laurynlouisedavey More

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      Glamorous British athlete Lauryn Davey shows off incredible figure paddleboarding in tiny pink bikini

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      LAURYN DAVEY left fans stunned as she showed off her body in a tiny pink bikini.The glamorous heptathlete is hoping to qualify for the Paris 2024 this summer.Lauryn Davey stunned fans at the beachCredit: INSTAGRAM @laurynlouisedaveyShe showed off her figure and flashed her bumCredit: INSTAGRAM @laurynlouisedaveyDavey had been paddleboarding in the seaCredit: INSTAGRAM @laurynlouisedaveyDavey is getting into shape for her possible Olympics debut.But she took a break to go paddleboarding in the sun.The 24-year-old posed with her board and ore on the beach while wearing a blue wet-suit top and tiny bikini.Davey smiled at the camera before turning around to give fans a glimpse of her bum.READ MORE IN ATHLETICS And the glam Welsh athlete’s 32,000 followers were left in awe, with one commenting: “Stunning.”Another added: “So natural, so stunningly beautiful, so perfect.”A third reacted: “Gorgeous girl.”Davey is no stranger to setting the pulses of fans racing.Most read in AthleticsShe recently caught the eye while working out in the gym.The beauty also dazzled while soaking up the sun in blue swimwear while on a yacht.And fans called her the “sexiest woman alive” after she joined no bra club. Glam British athlete Lauryn Davey branded ‘sexiest woman alive’ as she stuns in barely-there bikiniDavey balances her heptathlon aims with being a medical student at Swansea University.And she hopes to win gold and become a doctor in the future.Take a look at Lauryn Davey’s glamorous life…Lauryn Davey is no stranger to stunning fansCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedaveyShe has over 30,000 followers onlineCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedaveyDavey studies at Swansea UniversityCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedaveyShe is a medical studentCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedaveyThe Team GB hopeful has been called the ‘sexiest woman alive’Credit: Instagram @laurynlouisedaveyAnd she loves a revealing bikiniCredit: instagram @laurynlouisedaveyAnd showing off her curvesCredit: instagram @laurynlouisedaveyDavey competes in the heptathlonCredit: instagram @laurynlouisedaveyAnd loves soaking up the sun abroadCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedaveyLiving a glam lifestyle often travelling abroadCredit: instagram @laurynlouisedavey More

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      Former Team GB sprinter wins six-figure payout after horror motorbike accident saw him lose SIX PINTS of blood

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      FORMER Team GB sprinter James Ellington has accepted a six-figure payout after suffering life-changing injuries in a motorcycle accident.Ellington, 38, broke his leg in two places and suffered a fractured pelvis in a collision with a car in Tenerife in 2017.James Ellington has won a six-figure payout after a horror motorbike accidentCredit: Getty – ContributorThe former Team GB sprinter lost six pints for blood as a result of the accidentCredit: InstagramThe two-time Olympian attempted a comeback in 2019 but was forced to retire from the sport after the crash, in which he was riding pillion behind team-mate Nigel Levine.Levine’s Spanish insurance company accepted liability in 2022.Ellington, who will use the cash for continued rehabilitation, accepted the offer as compensation for the premature end of his career.He said: “The day of the collision will always live with me. But I also know I’m fortunate to have survived it. I have always tried to remain upbeat.READ MORE IN SPORT“Now I can finally put the legal case behind me, it’s time to focus on the future.”Prior to the accident, Ellington twice won European Championships gold in the 4x100m relay in 2014 and 2016.He was also a Commonwealth Games silver medallist in Glasgow in the same event three years before the accident.Meanwhile, his best result at the Olympics came in Rio eight years ago.Most read in AthleticsEllington had to learn to walk again after breaking his leg in two places and fracturing his pelvisCredit: InstagramEllington finished fifth in the 4x100m relay final alongside team-mates Richard Kilty, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Adam Gemili.He had been part of a Team GB quartet who failed to reach the final in London four years earlier.James Ellington learns to walk again after being injured on motorbike The ex-sprinter also competed in the 100m at the 2016 games, but was eliminated after finishing fifth in his heat. More

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      Team GB’s Delicious Orie aims to follow in Olympic footsteps of gym pal Anthony Joshua after being inspired by 2012 gold

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      TEAM GB’S Delicious Orie aims to follow in the Olympic footsteps of gym buddy Anthony Joshua.European and Commonwealth Games super-heavyweight gold medallist Orie is Britain’s brightest boxing hope to top the Paris podium.Delicious Orie has his eyes set on Olympic gold this summerCredit: GettyAnd Orie, whose Midlands accent hides the fact he was actually born in Moscow, admitted that training alongside AJ at Team GB’s Sheffield HQ has made him even more determined to come back with gold.Orie said: “I only started taking boxing seriously after I watched AJ at London 2012.“That’s when it really resonated with me. That’s my first and biggest Olympic memory — until I do it!“When I started, the man everyone looked up to was Anthony Joshua.READ MORE IN BOXING“From then it was in my head that I need to win a medal, because this is what GB Boxing has been doing time and time again and proved over and over again.“So it’s only right for me to go out there and do that. To listen to the coaches and go up there and perform and just have full belief and trust in them and myself.”AJ was crowned king of the super-heavyweights at London 2012 before turning pro and twice becoming world champion.The Watford star, 34, now has a third world crown in his sights following his demolition of former MMA fighter Francis Ngannou in two rounds in Saudi Arabia a fortnight ago.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnthon Joshua’s London 2012 gold inspired Orie to take boxing seriouslyCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdOrie turns 27 on May 31, two months before the Paris Games start.He added: “I’ve spoken to AJ a few times about what it’s like to step into that Olympic arena.Anthony Joshua jumps up Ring Magazine heavyweight rankings after Ngannou KO but ‘crazy’ Fury laughs off standings“It’s great because you can have this kind of conversation with him outside the ring.“I’m so lucky to be able to speak to him about these things. He has given me advice, both boxing advice and things for outside the ring.“I just couldn’t have a better role model to look up to.”Orie’s mum is Russian, his dad Nigerian and he has a Ukrainian grandmother and cousins.He came to England at the age of seven, settling in Wolverhampton, has an economics degree from Birmingham’s Aston University and reads books on finance in his spare time.The ongoing situation in Ukraine remains “devastating and horrible” for Orie but his heart, now, is very much red, white and blue.He added: “If I can win that gold medal for Team GB, it will mean absolutely everything.“It will be a way for me to say, ‘Thank you’ to the nation, for giving me all the opportunities I’ve had so far.Orie is hoping to do Team GB proud in ParisCredit: Getty“I’m just putting it all together and making the most out of it.“It will be my job in Paris to inspire the next generation, just like I was inspired as a young adult.“My boxing has 100 per cent evolved over the past couple of years, since I stepped inside the Sheffield GB boxing camp.“Every tournament I get into, I feel within me that I’m getting better and better.“Not just physically and in terms of strength, because that’s just natural.“But in being able to cope with pressure, expectations, being able to cope with the level of opposition and just go out there and win.“In terms of progression, it’s second to none. I’m feeling lucky the last couple of years now.READ MORE SUN STORIES“So this is the plan — Paris Olympics and then turn professional. And then world heavyweight champion by 2029.“Early 30s, world champ — I’ll be happy with that.”Orie has set his plan to become world championCredit: Getty More

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      Team GB’s tumbling twins, 19, struggling to qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics after freak injuries following Tokyo bronzes

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      GYMNASTIC twins Jessica and Jennifer Gadirova look set to miss the Paris Olympics as they struggle to qualify for Team GB.The sisters won Olympic bronze medals three years ago in Tokyo as the four-person British squad stood on the women’s team podium for the first time since 1928.Gymnastics twins Jessica and Jennifer Gadirova look set to miss Paris 2024Credit: StartraksJessica suffered an ACL injury and Jennifer is dealing with ankle problemsYet it appears increasingly unlikely the 19-year-old tumblers will be involved in the French capital in four months’ time as they are currently in rehab and not yet back to competition.Jessica, the 2022 world floor champion, suffered a freak “full tear to my ACL” that has sidelined her since last October and required knee surgery before Christmas.There is the slim prospect that if she is apparatus-fit come June or July she could be parachuted in as a late sub for the artistic gymnastics team.Jennifer, meanwhile, had a clear-out op this year on her ankle, which has caused her long-term discomfort, but she does not have the qualifying points against her name for selection.Read More on SportSpeaking to SunSport at last weekend’s British Championships in Liverpool, which the duo watched from the stands, Jessica said: “It happened during a warm-up. I just did a simple drill. Unfortunately it just happened.“From October to December, I did a lot of prehab around the knee to make it as strong as possible before going into surgery.“I’ve got a massive, long journey ahead of me. Now it’s all rehab. It’s looking good but obviously the journey is very long with an ACL. I’m not putting a goal or a date on the end.“There are going to be ups and downs along the journey.Most read in Athletics“We aren’t looking at this Olympics, we’re looking at more Olympics ahead. We’re still young, we’ll recover.“We have been supporting each other massively through the highs and the lows, especially as we’re at a low point at the moment.Team GB gymnastics bronze medallist Gadirova twins bag GCSE distinctions “But at least we’re both going through it together, so we can support one other the best that we can.“We know that we just have to recover our bodies and we’ll get there one day. It’s only a little bump in the road. It’s difficult but it also gives us the fire in our bellies.”BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe pair have spent time undergoing rehabilitation – which includes specialist physiotherapy and medical support – at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, a facility funded by £7million of National Lottery investment.Whatever happens, unless they make miracle recoveries, they plan to be the biggest cheerleaders imaginable for the Brits across the Channel this July and August.Jennifer, who like her sister was born in Dublin but relocated to the UK, said: “My rehab is taking a little bit longer than expected.“It’s a six-to-eight week recovery. I’m slowly building back. But I haven’t officially been signed off yet.“Yes, we’d love to go to the Olympics. We’ve already done one Olympics before so deep down, we don’t feel like we’re 100% missing out.It’s only a little bump in the road. It’s difficult but it also gives us the fire in our bellies.Jessica Gadirova“We’re already Olympians. We’re already Olympic bronze medallists. That’s a great achievement already.“Missing this one, yes it’s really gutting, but we’re still young and have a bright future ahead of us.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We’re so close, it’s amazing to have a twin sister being in the same sport, going through the same issues. It’s just really helpful to push through.“Like Jess, I’m not putting a time frame or a limit to it. I’m focused on making my ankle as strong as it can possibly be, so the issue doesn’t happen again.”*National Lottery players raise more than £30million a week for good causes including vital funding into sport — from grassroots to elite. Find out how your numbers make amazing happen at www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk #MakeAmazingHappen #ThanksToYou More

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      I won bronze at London 2012 Olympics to make Team GB history… now I work for the Premier League in totally new career

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      KRISTIAN THOMAS won bronze with Team GB at London 2012 but now works for the Premier League in a completely new role.The retired gymnast was a part of the history-making quintet which came third in the men’s team all-around 12 years ago.Kristian Thomas won gymnastics bronze with Team GB at the London 2012 OlympicsCredit: AFPHe now works as a player care and engagement manager for the Premier LeagueCredit: YouTube / Team EnglandIt was the first time in 100 years Team GB had won an Olympic team medal in gymnastics.Now 35, Thomas has been a player care and engagement manager for the Premier League since January 2022.His role sees him offer support to all 20 clubs and their player-care staff to help raise such provision at each club.He also canvasses player opinions and gives feedback to the Premier League for any potential rule changes.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDiscussing his career change, he told Olympics.com in December 2022: “Ultimately sport is sport at the end of the day, and I like to think that what I bring to the role is that knowledge and understanding of what being an elite sportsperson looks like, whether you’re a footballer or a gymnast.”That exposure and competing under the spotlight and having a goal, a focus, training towards that, it might happen, it might not happen, the bounce-back resilience shown with injuries, setbacks, and so on, that still stays the same.”As for the impact of his work, he added: “Taking the knee would be a good example.”Recently the captains decided that instead of doing it every game, they would do it in selected matches instead and hopefully drive the exposure that way.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThomas also works for Commonwealth Games England and the British Olympic Association alongside his Premier League job.It follows a range of roles including motivational speaker and athlete trainer since retiring from gymnastics.Footballers you didn’t know were related from Premier League icons to Lionel MessiAs well as bronze in London, Thomas was part of the team which finished fourth in Rio in 2016.He was also a Commonwealth and European champion in the men’s team all-around as well as winning European gold in the floor exercise.His best Olympic performance in the event saw him place seventh in Rio eight years ago.It came after he had made more history at the 2013 World Championships with bronze in vault, the first global medal ever won by a British male gymnast in the discipline.Thomas made history with Team GB in 2012 and competed again at the 2016 gamesCredit: GettyHe won European gold in two events during his gymnastics careerCredit: AFP More

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      Anthony Joshua’s incredible tattoo collection includes touching nod to African heritage and boxing Olympic gold medal

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has certainly left his mark on plenty of opponents in the ring over the years.But the former two-time unified WBO, IBF, and WBA heavyweight champion has also got plenty of his own thanks to his personal collection of tattoos.Anthony Joshua is one of the most iconic sports starts in the worldCredit: GettyThe Watford hero is a former heavyweight world championCredit: GettyAnd each inking reveals a deep and powerful message for the British boxing star. SunSport runs through AJ’s tats and explains the meaning behind them.GOLDEN MEMORYTaking pride of place at the bottom of his neck is the Team GB lion emblem.Joshua got it after representing his nation at the 2012 Olympics, when he won gold on home soil.read more on AJHe battled back to beat reigning champion Roberto Cammarelle of Italy in the super-heavyweight category, making up a three-point deficit in the final round.After his win, 6ft 6ins AJ told the BBC: “That medal represents my journey and the support from the team. “It’s much more than just a gold medal, it’s a life experience and I’m just proud to have it round my neck.”And the Team GB lion is a permanent reminder of that memorable gold medal.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJoshua won a gold medal at the London 2012 OlympicsCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdAJ marked the occasion by getting the Team GB lion emblem on the bottom of his neckCredit: PASEEKING WISDOMAJ constantly wants to keep improving – in and out of the ring.And therefore he holds the word “wisdom” close to his heart… and his shoulder.Inside Anthony Joshua’s amazing car collection Joshua has the six letters inked on his right shoulder to tell him each day there is an opportunity to learn from others.AJ said: “I always seek wisdom and knowledge, like the wise men from the Italian films and [1986 film] Wise Guys, all that stuff.”I’ve always sought it, so it had relevance and meaning to me.”Joshua says he ‘always seeks wisdom’ and can always find it on his right shoulderCredit: AFPAFRICAN HERITAGEBelow the “wisdom” tattoo is his outline of the continent of Africa.Africa has had a massive influence on Joshua’s life.His dear mum Yeta Odusanya comes from Nigeria, while his paternal great-grandfather is considered one of the greatest men of the town of Sagamu.As a result, AJ wanted to get the body artwork as a classy nod to his heritage – and opted for the map of the continent with Nigeria marked.Reflecting on the Africa tattoo, he said: “I learned more about my family’s history and I ended up getting an Africa tattoo underneath it. “It was a nice combination to have ‘Wisdom’ and your heritage tattooed underneath, so it went well.”AJ then added regarding his Team GB logo: “I’ve actually got that tattooed on me as well in the middle of my neck. “It’s shaped me in the sense that it’s been a blessing because I think I can talk to anyone – different backgrounds, cultures and religions because I’ve been exposed to so many different cultures. “I think that’s a blessing that’s shaped me really well.”The outline of Africa takes its place on his shoulder with Nigeria marked outCredit: RexBoth of the boxer’s parents have Nigerian rootsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyjoshua/FOREST FINGERLastly, in 2019, AJ got a tattoo on the middle finger of his left hand to cover up some calluses picked up throughout his boxing career.The fighter headed to the Southgate SG Tattoo shop in North London where owner Victor Tsyhanou designed and inked a lion’s head and a forest on the top of the finger.He even used one of the calluses as the moon in a genius way of using the battle scars for good. READ MORE SUN STORIESAJ said the finished product was “perfect” as he thanked the tattoo artist.The Southgate parlour said on Instagram: “It was an honour to tattoo the champ, Anthony Joshua. Thank you for trusting us.”Joshua wanted a tattoo on his middle finger to cover up his callusesCredit: Southgate SG TattooThe lion and forest make an intricate designCredit: Southgate SG TattooAJ described the tattoo as ‘perfect’Credit: Southgate SG Tattoo More