2018 Winter Olympics

2018 Winter Olympics

Dutch ice queen eyes Olympic glory after latest success
New European speed skating champion Jutta Leerdam is targeting gold for the Netherlands at the Beijing Winter Games in February – and wants her sporting brilliance to eclipse her social media stardom.
Jan 11, 2022 15:51
Russian figure skating queen Zagitova speaks on potential return
Olympic figure skating champion Alina Zagitova has shared her thoughts on a possible return to competitive action as well as her ties with the hot favorite for the gold medal in Beijing, Kamila Valieva.
Jan 3, 2022 18:02
Fans demand Olympic spot for Russian ‘Empress’ after ‘biased’ judging
Supporters of Russian figure skater Elizaveta Tuktamysheva have launched a petition for her to be called up to the Beijing Olympics, after a disappointing performance at the national championships means she is set to miss out.
Dec 27, 2021 17:53
Hockey fans claim Russia is about to be gifted Olympic gold in China
Hockey fans have reacted to the possibility of NHL players not traveling to the Winter Olympics, with some claiming the move will boost the Russian team's chances of winning gold.
Dec 20, 2021 15:20
Muscled out: Legendary ski superstar reveals she felt focus on her ripped body ‘bordered on bullying’ after Olympic heroics
A Norwegian sporting legend who is one of the most successful skiiers of all time has admitted that she found the attention on her muscular physique unsettling after becoming a celebrity in the aftermath of winning Olympic gold.
Oct 14, 2021 17:06
Former US Olympian & coach John Zimmerman suspended for allegedly covering up intimate photo scandal involving minor
Former Olympic skater-turned-coach John Zimmerman has been suspended by a US safeguarding body for allegedly covering up a sex abuse scandal involving a 13-year-old female student he trained ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Mar 12, 2021 11:59

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