World champion cyclist Rohan Dennis pleads guilty to lesser charge over death of his wife
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World champion cyclist Rohan Dennis pleads guilty to lesser charge over death of his wife

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has negotiated a plea deal with prosecutors over the death of his wife, fellow Australian Olympian Melissa Hoskins. The 34-year-old Dennis will not be held responsible for Hoskins’ death but has pleaded guilty to a charge that…

Italian weightlifter won Paris Olympics bronze while on trial for gang rape in Italy
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Italian weightlifter won Paris Olympics bronze while on trial for gang rape in Italy

An Italian Olympic weightlifter won bronze at the 2024 Paris Games while on trial for rape in his home country, according to a new report on Tuesday. Antonino Pizzolato placed third for Italy in the Snatch and Clean and Jerk event at 81kg this summer but did so during an…

Olympian, former Valparaiso University Softball coach Meaggan Pettipiece has charges dropped over Walmart self-checkout machine debacle
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Olympian, former Valparaiso University Softball coach Meaggan Pettipiece has charges dropped over Walmart self-checkout machine debacle

A former Olympic athlete’s life has been “a living nightmare” since she says she accidentally failed to scan two items at a self-checkout machine — leading to her arrest and loss of her prestigious job as an NCAA Division 1 softball coach. Meaggan Pettipiece, 48, was the head coach of…

Ugandan Olympic athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei, dies after being severely burned by her partner
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Ugandan Olympic athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei, dies after being severely burned by her partner

Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated after 80% of her body was burned in an attack by her partner. She was 33. A spokesperson at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret city, Owen Menach, confirmed Cheptegei’s death on Thursday. Menach…

Breakdancer Raygun finally set to face the music after Olympics distaster
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Breakdancer Raygun finally set to face the music after Olympics distaster

After making news around the world during the Olympics, Rachael “Raygun” Gunn is set for her first sit down interview in a world exclusive with Channel 10’s The Project on Wednesday night. In the first — and potentially only — appearance of Breaking at an Olympic Games, Raygun’s performance stole the show…

Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei set on fire by boyfriend
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Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei set on fire by boyfriend

Marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei was set on fire by her boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, weeks after competing at the Paris Olympics. Trans Nzoia County Police Commander Jeremiah ole Kosiom said the Ugandan athlete, 33, was attacked by Ndiema on Sunday after they had a disagreement, according to the Associated Press. Police…

US Rugby hero Ilona Maher stars for SI Swimsuit with Olympic medal
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US Rugby hero Ilona Maher stars for SI Swimsuit with Olympic medal

Ilona Maher, a member of the United States women’s rugby team that improbably won the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics, can now add Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model to her list of accolades. Maher posed, with the medal, for the cover of the outlet’s digital September issue. “I was always…

‘Pommel Horse Guy’ Stephen Nedoroscik joins ‘DWTS’ Season 33
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‘Pommel Horse Guy’ Stephen Nedoroscik joins ‘DWTS’ Season 33

From Paris to the ballroom. Stephen Nedoroscik, known as “Pommel Horse Guy” following his historic performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is joining the cast of “Dancing With the Stars” Season 33. The 25-year-old gymnast appeared on “Good Morning America” Thursday to share the exciting news. Stephen Nedoroscik on “Good Morning…

Australian Olympian Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn signs with influencer agency
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Australian Olympian Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn signs with influencer agency

Raygun has signed with a talent agency, but there are suggestions the breakdancer has already missed the boat. Rachael Gunn, who used the name ‘Raygun’ during her widely mocked breaking appearance at the Paris Olympic Games, continues to figure prominently in the Australian media. This week the 36-year-old Gunn was linked…