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Ex-Olympian Kirsty Coventry becomes first woman to serve as IOC president
The International Olympic Committee on Monday officially inaugurated Kirsty Coventry, 41, as the first female and African president. Coventry, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in swimming for Zimbabwe, won a seven-candidate election in March.
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Olympian Erriyon Knighton in court to appeal doping case
U.S. Olympic sprinter Erriyon Knighton is in court to defend his claim that he had a positive doping test due to contaminated oxtail he ate from a bakery in central Florida.
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LSU and Olympic sprinter Favour Ofili switching allegiance from Nigeria to Turkiye - reports
Olympian and LSU Tigers sprinter Favour Ofili has reportedly switched her national allegiance from Nigeria to Turkiye, effective May 31, according to media reports. But Nigeria's authorities say they've not been informed.
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Senegal women's basketball team members denied U.S. visas
The prime minister of Senegal says the country's women's basketball team has canceled plans to train in the U.S. after visa applications of five players and seven officials were not approved.
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UCI to trial gear restrictions to combat dangerous cycling speeds
UCI, cycling's world governing body, confirmed Friday it will commission a trial to restrict gear ratios and slow down professional cyclists over growing concerns of dangerous speeds and rider safety in the sport.
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Reports: Jamaican Olympic medalists switch allegiance to Turkey
A pair of Jamaican Olympic medalists have switched their allegiance to Turkey after reportedly agreeing to $500,000 signing bonuses and monthly financial support to make the move.
