Tag: Athletics
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Neeraj Chopra parts ways with coach Jan Zelezny after year-long collaboration
India’s Olympic javelin star ends year-long collaboration with Jan Zelezny Indian javelin ace Neeraj Chopra has parted ways with Czech coach Jan Zelezny, ending a year-long collaboration that delivered notable technical progress but mixed competitive results. While the formal reasons for the split were not publicly disclosed, both Chopra and Zelezny signaled a mutual understanding…
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Guiding Light: Sam Ruthe Helps Visually Impaired Tamahau Hicks Shine at Colgate Games
Support in Motion: A New Model for Guide Running In a field of young athletes, one pair stood out for their quiet courage and seamless teamwork. Sam Ruthe, an accomplished sprint coach and current standout in the athletics circuit, took on a guiding role for visually impaired sprinter Tamahau Hicks during the Colgate Games. Hicks,…
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Athletics Prodigy Sam Ruthe Helps Visually Impaired Tamahau Hicks at Colgate Games
Colgate Games Highlight: A Moment of Mentorship and Courage The Colgate Games, a cornerstone of junior athletics in New Zealand, provided a powerful moment this year as a young prodigy stepped into a mentorship role that underscored the sport’s inclusive spirit. Sam Ruthe, an emerging force in sprinting, paired with visually impaired athlete Tamahau Hicks…
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Colgate Games spotlight: Sam Ruthe guides visually impaired Tamahau Hicks
Inspiring collaboration at the Colgate Games The Colgate Games recently highlighted a powerful example of teamwork, resilience, and inclusion in track athletics. At the heart of the action was Sam Ruthe, an accomplished athlete and guide, who supported visually impaired sprinter Tamahau Hicks. Hicks competes for Te Aroha Athletics Club and Achilles Tauranga Moana, and…
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Athletics chiefs condemn Reece Prescod over Enhanced Games decision
Headlines spark controversy as Reece Prescod joins Enhanced Games The decision by elite sprinter Reece Prescod to participate in the Enhanced Games has sparked a rapid and fierce response from athletics authorities. UK Athletics chief executive Jack Buckner described Prescod’s choice as “appalling,” a stark rebuke that underscores the tensions between athletes seeking competitive opportunities…
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Brisbane Tug of War: Strength, Strategy, and Heritage Preserved
Bringing an Ancient Sport to a Modern Morning In the northern suburbs of Brisbane, behind the quiet gates of a Sikh temple, a small but determined group is rewriting the story of an ancient sport. The Brisbane Bulldogs tug of war team trains under the watchful eye of coach Graham Egan, who believes that strength…
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Weightlifting Champion Jailed by Russia: The Yulia Lemeshchenko Case
Background: A champion from Kharkiv At the heart of this story lies a celebrated figure in Ukrainian weightlifting: Yulia Lemeshchenko. A native of Kharkiv who rose through the national ranks, she captured the Ukrainian championship in 2021 and earned recognition for her discipline, technique, and relentless drive. For years, she trained at a Kharkiv gym…
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Sam Ruthe Shatters Under-16 1000m World Record at Tauranga Twilight
New Zealand Track Legend in the Making Sam Ruthe etched his name deeper into the record books with a stunning performance at the Tauranga Twilight meeting. On his home track, the 16-year-old sprinted through the 1000 metres in 2 minutes 17.82 seconds, an effort that not only set a new personal best but also shattered…
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Ruthe Breaks 16 World Record in 1000m at Tauranga Twilight
Ruthe Shatters Youth Records at Tauranga Twilight Sam Ruthe has etched his name in the record books once again, blazing a path as the fastest 16-year-old to run the 1000 metres. Competing on his home track at the Tauranga Twilight meeting, Ruthe clocked an astounding 2 minutes 17.82 seconds, breaking both the under-16 and under-17…
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Ruthe Smashes 16-Youth 1000m World Record at Tauranga Twilight
New Benchmark in the 1000m for 16-Year-Olds Sam Ruthe etched his name in junior athletics history as he powered to the fastest 1000m time ever recorded for a 16-year-old. Competing on his home track during the Tauranga Twilight meeting, Ruthe’s performance drew a chorus of astonished supporters and fellow runners alike as he crossed the…