International Olympic Committee Denies Manny Pacquiao’s Bid To Compete At Olympics
Boxing titan Manny Pacquiao's bid to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics has been blocked by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Fox News reported on Sunday. The 45-year-old boxing champion asked for an exemption from the standard age limit of 40 for Olympic boxers, but the IOC flatly rejected his request, the paper said. This […]
Former Olympic Figure Skater Sued For Alleged Sexual Abuse
A former Olympic figure skater is facing charges that he sexually assaulted two women while coaching at an ice rink, WIS 10 reported. An unidentified skater is being sued by two women. according to To the outlet. The newspaper said the federal lawsuit targets not only the coach in question, but also the National Figure […]
Trans Swimmer Lia Thomas Quietly Waging Legal Battle To Overturn Rule Barring Olympic Eligibility
Former University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) swimmer Leah Thomas said transgender swimmers must begin their gender transition at age 12 to be eligible to compete at the highest level, according to the International Court of Arbitration for Sport. (CAS) press release seeking to overturn the rules mandating it. world swimming(WA), which manages all international water sports […]
Cuban Olympic Judo Wrestler Maricet Espinosa Gonzalez Dead At 34 Following Breast Enhancement Surgery: REPORT
Cuban judo wrestler Marisette Espinosa Gonzalez has reportedly passed away at the age of 34. Her death was announced on Facebook by the Cuban Sports University, which said they were in “great pain” and were currently “in mourning.” fox news. She died earlier this week, the newspaper said. “On behalf of our teachers, staff and […]
Montgomery’s Whitewater Park to host Olympic trials
The American Canoeing Association announced that the canoe slalom and kayak cross Olympic trials will be held at the new Whitewater Park in Montgomery for American athletes aiming to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Trial dates are set for April 13th and 14th, with the exact schedule to be announced at a later date. […]
Cougar Attacks 8-Year Old Camper In Olympic National Park
An 8-year-old was attacked by a cougar while camping in Olympic National Park on Saturday, park officials said. Around 6:30 p.m., a cougar attacked a child as he and his family were camping on Lake Angeles in Olympic National Park. After being yelled at by the child’s mother, the cougar “blindly abandoned the attack” and […]
‘Who Allowed This To Happen’: Olympic Medalist Blasts Men Competing In Female Sports
Former Olympic swimmer Sharon Elizabeth Davis blasted biological men who identify as transgender participating in women’s sports when she appeared on the TRIGGERnometry podcast in July. Women’s sports equity activist Riley Gaines tied for fifth place in the 2022 University of Pennsylvania women’s 200-yard freestyle against biological male Leah Thomas. Thomas also beat the female […]
REPORT: Two-Time German Olympic Gold Medalist Convicted Of Child Sexual Abuse
A former Olympic cyclist and two-time gold medalist was found guilty Wednesday in a child sexual abuse case, the Associated Press reported. Gregor Braun, 67, has been charged with sexually abusing a child, soliciting serious sexual abuse of a child, and soliciting the production of abuse images in several cases by a German court, according […]
RiverScene Magazine | Havasu Stingrays Meet/Learn From Olympic Swimming Medalist
By Becky McSeddon Saturday at the Lake Havasu City Community Aquatic Center was a special day for members of the Havasu Stingrays Swim Club. They came there to meet and learn from former Olympic champion Jason Lezak. Jason Lezak is an American former competitive swimmer who competed in the 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics […]
RiverScene Magazine | Special Olympic Athletes Romp In Basketball Scrimmage
This photo gallery is sponsored by Anderson Auto Group. Special Olympics athlete Havasu Heat played Wednesday night in a friendly against the local Lake Havasu City Police Department and the Mojave County Sheriff’s Office. The game took place at Lake Havasu High School and it was nothing but fun. Special Olympics cheerleaders put on a […]
