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Olympics

Trump Jr backs doping games: A grotesque venture into the world of performance enhancement

Sport, World

Trump Jr backs doping games: A grotesque venture into the world of performance enhancement

by: Craig Ray

Simone Biles shelves future plans despite winning fourth Laureus Sportswoman of the Year award

Sport, World, Maverick News

Simone Biles shelves future plans despite winning fourth Laureus Sportswoman of the Year award

by: Craig Ray in Madrid

Astonishing Gerda Steyn is that rare athlete who comes around once in a generation

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Astonishing Gerda Steyn is that rare athlete who comes around once in a generation

by: Keanan Hemmonsbey

The sad reality of sporting prodigies’ abusive parents — and why the line is so fine

Sport, World

The sad reality of sporting prodigies’ abusive parents — and why the line is so fine

by: Craig Ray

SA middle-distance star Prudence Sekgodiso aims for records after first major medal

South Africa, Sport, World, DM168

SA middle-distance star Prudence Sekgodiso aims for records after first major medal

by: Keanan Hemmonsbey

Samaranch, Coe and Coventry vie for sport’s most powerful position as IOC president

Sport

Samaranch, Coe and Coventry vie for sport’s most powerful position as IOC president

by: Craig Ray

Olympic tennis medallist Gabriela Dabrowski reveals triumphs on court while battling cancer in 2024

Sport, World

Olympic tennis medallist Gabriela Dabrowski reveals triumphs on court while battling cancer in 2024

by: Reuters

South Africa, Sport, Maverick News

Swimming South Africa ducks and dives on questions about its governance structures

by: Keanan Hemmonsbey

Why the Olympics and Paralympics can’t be combined into one Games

Sport, World

Why the Olympics and Paralympics can’t be combined into one Games

by: Laura Misener

Sascoc funding model under scrutiny, with eyes on big SA medal haul at LA Olympics

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Sascoc funding model under scrutiny, with eyes on big SA medal haul at LA Olympics

by: Keanan Hemmonsbey

Montjane, Mhlongo look to serve and sprint Team SA to Paralympic glory

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Montjane, Mhlongo look to serve and sprint Team SA to Paralympic glory

by: Yanga Sibembe

Behind the facade — how the International Olympic Committee fails the world’s athletes

Sport, World

Behind the facade — how the International Olympic Committee fails the world’s athletes

by: Andrew Breetzke