A gold medal, over a century late
The Olympic Games have finally recognized Jim Thorpe for his wins in the 1912 Olympic Games after his “amateurism breach”. It was long overdue.
Quote of the week: “He is on another level but perhaps the conditions brought us to the same level.” – Sam Kendricks
Quote of the week: “He is on another level but perhaps the conditions brought us to the same level.” – Sam Kendricks
Sportspedia’s Global Podium – April 6, 2021
This week’s Global Podium for the best sportspeople in the world features the Australian Women’s Cricket ODI Team, Ruth Chepng’etich and Patrício Freire.
Russian athletes will be able to compete in Tokyo 2020
“World Athletics” confirmed that up to 10 will be able to compete as neutrals.
Five things to know from last week: February 23-March 1st, 2021
Five things to know from what happened in the world of sport. February 23-March 1st, 2021.
World Champion jumper, Luvo Manyonga, facing a ban from the Olympics
“Whereabouts failures” led to a Provisional Suspension for the South African athlete.
Sportspedia’s Global Podium – December 8, 2020
This week’s Global Podium for the best sportspeople in the world features Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia, Evans Chebet and Neil Robertson.
Sport Quote of the week – November 11, 2020
disabled athlete who uses a mechanical aid which does not merely offset the disadvantage caused by their disability, but enables the athlete to achieve better overall performances than they would have achieved had not had that disability, can be said to have an “overall competitive advantage”. – CAS
Sportspedia’s Global Podium – October 20, 2020
This week’s Global Podium for the best sportspeople in the world features Jonathan Rea, Teófimo López and Peres Jepchirchir.
Five things to know from last week: September 29-October 5, 2020
Five things to know from what happened in the world of sport last week. September 29-October 5, 2020.
