Non-binary transgender footballer Quinn has made Olympic history (Pic: Jamie Smed)
19.07.2021 - 14:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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Two Wigan school friends who left the opposition standing on junior athletic tracks across Greater Manchester are now hoping for success on the world’s biggest stage.
Both Keely Hodgkinson and Ella Toone will be dreaming of golden glory as the pair jet off to Tokyo for this summer’s Olympics, the Mirror reports .
European indoor champion Keely, an 800m runner, ran a personal best this month, and is seen as a
Non-binary transgender footballer Quinn has made Olympic history (Pic: Jamie Smed)
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If there was an Olympic medal for the most supportive spouse, Caeleb Dressel‘s wife would most certainly take home the gold. The 24-year-old Olympic swimmer’s partner has been by his side—both virtually and beyond—throughout his journey at the Tokyo Olympics. But many fans are just finding out about her for the first time after watching her cheer him on from the sidelines.
WATCH Matt Shirvington's Highs And Lows From His Olympics CareerBut the track star will be front and centre of the delayed Tokyo 2020 Games as he leads Channel Seven’s afternoon coverage as a commentator.It’s been 21 years since Matt Shirvington donned the green and gold while competing for Australia at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.“I’ve been involved as an athlete and a broadcaster and it’s much harder doing the commentary,” the 42-year-old former sprinter tells WHO with a laugh.“I used to run 100
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Simone Biles has been keeping relatively quiet about her shocking Olympic withdrawal, but what minimal social media activity she has engaged in has spoken volumes.
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But despite the long wait and strict COVID-19 regulations on the ground, Channel 7’s official Olympic host, Edwina Bartholomew, told New Idea we’re all “in for a real treat”.
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