Kite Foil Racer Dead At 18 In Tragic Accident Just Weeks Before Olympic Debut

.On June 26, it was announced that the who has played for the US Women's National Team at every Summer Olympic Games since 2012, had not made the 18-player roster despite earning three Olympic medals, winning two World Cup Championships, and serving as co-captain of the from 2018-2020.“Today, I’m disappointed about not having the opportunity to represent our country on the Olympic stage. This will always be a tournament that is close to my heart and I take immense pride any time I put on the crest,” Morgan wrote of the decision on .

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent “Amelie” and “The Intouchables,” two of France’s all-time biggest box office hits, will be re-released by their respective studios, UGC and Gaumont/Studiocanal, during the Olympic Games. With three to four million Olympics fans expected to descend on Paris during the Olympics, French studios are looking to capitalize on the presence of these floods of international visitors and lure them into air-conditioned theaters. These re-released movies will be subtitled in English which will mark a first in France, at least in recent history.

Alex Ritman Carl Hester, the famed British dressage rider, trainer and owner who is set to make history this summer when he competes in Paris 2024, is getting the biopic treatment. Veteran U.K.

Kelly Bensimon just called off her wedding, but first she was in the Caribbean for a girls weekend with her daughters.

Oscar winner Adrien Brody is set to make his London theater debut with The Fear of 13, a new play by Lindsey Ferrentino (Ugly Lies the Bone). Directed by Justin Martin (Prima Facie, Stranger Things: The First Shadow), The Fear of 13 will run from October 4 through November 30 at the Donmar Warehouse.

Snoop Dogg has run a 200m race at the United States’ team trials for the 2024 Summer Olympics.The race was a mock trial, with Snoop joining the run for fun. For the mock race, Snoop Dogg was up against four-time Olympic medalist Ato Bolden and 200 meter specialist Wallace Spearmon.Decked out in a t-shirt featuring late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, Snoop placed third, clocking a timing of 34.44 seconds, while Bolden clocked in at 16.90.

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request for arbitration with World Aquatics, the governing body in swimming and diving events, effectively dashing any hope she had of competing in the Olympics or elite global competitions, reports The New York Times.The Lausanne, Switzerland-based international body, established to settle disputes related to elite sporting competitions, ruled that Thomas did not have standing to bring the case because she was not a member of its member federation — USA Swimming — prior to bringing her challenge.Thomas had also not competed in female events “for the purpose of qualification or selection” for World Aquatics competitions, such as the Olympics or world championships.Technically, NCAA meets, like those Thomas competed in, are not governed by World Aquatics, even though the college sporting organization has adopted a policy of deferring to individual sporting bodies to determine athlete eligibility.Thomas first began transitioning in May 2019 when she began hormone replacement therapy. She swam for the University of Pennsylvania’s men’s team over a three-year period from 2017 to 2020.By the fall of 2020, she met what were, at the time, the NCAA’s hormone therapy requirements for competing in female sports.

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Halle Berry is going to be a part of the 2024 Paris Olympics! The acclaimed actress will reportedly carry the Olympic flame down the Croisette in Cannes, France, ahead of the Paris Games, per Page Six.The Academy Award-winning actress will keep the Olympic Flame tradition alive on Tuesday. The famed French Riviera boulevard will be temporarily closed as she makes her way through from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

J.J. Rice, an 18-year-old kite foil racing star, has tragically passed away in a tragic accident.

Jackson James Rice has tragically died in a diving accident aged 18, just weeks before being due to compete at the Paris Olympics. The teenager was poised to make history as the first Caucasian to represent Tonga at an Olympic Games, having qualified for the new kite-foiling event.The unfortunate incident occurred in Faleloa, Tonga on Saturday, with Jackson dying from a "suspected shallow water blackout".

Hollywood actor Robin Morrissey, who recently joined the cast of Coronation Street as Felix, Summer Spellman's boyfriend, has decided to leave the show just weeks after his debut. Summer returned to Weatherfield with a new man in tow after studying in America, much to the surprise of Billy and Paul. However, upcoming episodes will see Felix say goodbye to Summer after he overhears a derogatory message about him on Paul's Eyegaze device.

Professional polo player Nacho Figueras is the latest high profile person to reveal gifts he has received from Meghan Markle’s American Riviera Orchard brand. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, launched the lifestyle brand earlier this year, and friends and fans including comedienne Mindy Kaling, model Chrissy Teigen, and Grey’s Anatomy actress Abigail Spencer took to Instagram to show off the strawberry jam they had been sent, that came complete with handwritten labels indicating each jar was part of a small batch of just 50.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent French shark movie “Under Paris” made a sneak attack on worldwide streaming last week, scoring the best launch for a non-English language film on Netflix with 41 million views in its five first days on the service. Dropping a month before the start of the summer Olympics in Paris, the movie about triathlon athletes who get devoured during a swimming race in the Seine river ranked first on Netflix’s top 10 for non-English language films across 93 countries.

Mark Labbett, known as The Beast on ITV's The Chase, has taken a subtle swipe at his ex-girlfriend, Hayley Palmer, on social media.The pair seemed to be head over heels for each other after they started dating last year. However, just a few weeks ago, Hayley confirmed their split on her social media. Insiders have since revealed that the former couple "had a lovely time" together but ultimately wanted different things in life.They pointed out their differences, such as Hayley's love for showbiz events and Mark's preference for staying at home.The source mentioned that the ex-couple are "still friendly", adding that the professional quizzer "enjoys a quiet life" and spending time with his son from a previous relationship.

Omari Forson has thanked Erik ten Hag for the opportunities he gave him at Manchester United after agreeing a deal to sign for Serie A side Monza.

Summer Olympics are right around the corner. The storied sporting event will be hosted in Paris, France, gathering some of the most exciting talent from all over the world to show off their most impressive skills in front of millions of people.

Faster, higher, stronger – and popcorn. That’s what’s on tap at movie theaters across the country this summer.