Meet the US volleyball ace, figure skater Vincent Zhou, freestyle skiing’s next big star and much more!
| | How Bob Lanier inspires his daughter Khalia American Khalia Lanier wants to follow in her father’s footsteps – but not all of them. Meet the up-and-coming star, who chose to hit volleyballs instead of shooting hoops. Hear all about her plans to use her talent and platform to impact the world off the playing court, just like her dad, NBA legend Bob Lanier. |
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| | After almost hanging up his skates, Vincent Zhou targets Beijing 2022 medal The American figure skating world championship medallist feels as ready as ever to take on the best in the sport. Find out what is next for the PyeongChang Olympian as he talks us through his approach to the 2021 season, Beijing 2022 in front of his Chinese grandparents and his newfound “why not?” mentality. |
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| | Alexi Pappas wants to see mental health as a priority in sports After thrilling all of Greece by setting a national 10,000m record in the final at Rio 2016, the Olympian started struggling with her mental health. Now on track to qualify for Tokyo 2020 in the marathon, the runner opens up on her emotional journey after publishing her new book. |
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| | Relive the top moments of the Winter Youth Olympic Games The one-year anniversary of Lausanne 2020 comes to an end on 22 January, but you can still watch the best highlights and replays. Check out the Olympic Channel and discover the moments that took us all to the edge of our seats! |
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| | Seven YOG stars to watch in 2021 Which former Youth Olympic Games stars do you think will light up the 2021 sporting calendar? With major competitions coming up, we take a closer look at some of the most exciting stars, like Anthony Ginting and Iga Świątek. |
| | | | Eileen Gu: From Lausanne 2020 to Beijing 2022? At just 17 years old, freestyle skier Eileen Gu has already won two Winter Youth Olympic gold medals and six FIS World Cup medals. Meet the rising star as she opens up on her past experiences, career and dream of competing on home snow in Beijing 2022. |
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| | Meet five refugee athletes targeting Tokyo 2020 Did you know that the Refugee Olympic Team will make its second Olympic appearance at Tokyo 2020? 51 Refugee Athlete Scholarship holders are training hard to qualify for the Games, and you can meet five of them here! |
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| | Five facts you need know about the queen of freestyle skiing At just 18 years old, Estonia’s Kelly Sildaru is already a world champion, YOG gold medallist and five-time Winter X Games champion. Did you know she was first discovered on Youtube? |
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| | Cirque blanc: New episode coming soon The second episode of our Cirque Blanc is out on 22 January! Now is the perfect chance to catch up and follow France’s top female skiers behind the scenes as they compete on the Alpine Ski World Cup circuit.
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| | Picture of the week Friendship is the biggest victory. Here, the Italian biathlon team embrace each other in celebration of their mixed relay victory at the Lausanne 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games. |
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