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Brad Pitt is an American actor and producer known for films like 'Fight Club', 'Ocean's Eleven', and 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'. He's won multiple Academy Awards and is also known for his humanitarian work.
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Sha'Carri Richardson, who was banned from the Olympic 100m race, has taken to Twitter to ask if she was "missed" after the relay team was temporarily disqualified. Last month, the 21-year-old athlete won the US Olympic Track and Field Trials, which would have qualified her for a spot on the…
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Simone Biles has shared a worrying video on social media in which she proves her case of the "twisties" is still in full effect. In simplified terms, twisties is when your body stops doing what you want it to do, and subsequently your mind and body are no longer in…
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Transgender athlete Laurel Hubbard has broken her silence after the International Olympic Committee confirmed her place in the women's weightlifting super-heavyweight category. On July 17, the IOC backed the 43-year-old weightlifter, who was assigned male at birth, in her bid to represent New Zealand in the women's category. Two weeks on…
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Simone Biles' doting boyfriend Jonathan Owens is standing by his Gold medalist girlfriend's decision to bow out of the Tokyo Olympics in a bid to prioritize her mental health. On Tuesday, July 27, it was announced that the 24-year-old gold medalist had withdrawn from the women's team all-around gymnastics final,…
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Twitter users have been left outraged after a number of men have criticized the shooting stance of a female Olympian. Last Sunday, 24-year-old Vitalina Batsarashkina managed to win Russian Olympic Committee’s first-ever gold medal at the shooting range. However, a number of Twitter users appeared to be more interested in…
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A cycling coach has been sent home after using a racial slur at the Tokyo Olympics. According to Sky Sports, sporting director of the German Cycling Federation, Patrick Moster has been suspended by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) after being caught using racially derogatory language on Wednesday, July 28. Speaking…
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A woman admitted she couldn't help but send her ex an "I regret breaking up with you" text after he won a medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Hayden Wilde, 23, of New Zealand won bronze in the men's individual triathlon event in Tokyo, prompting his ex-girlfriend to rethink her decision…
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Michelle Obama has thrown her support behind Simone Biles after the athlete pulled out of events at the Olympics in order to prioritize her mental health. On Tuesday, July 27, it was announced that the 24-year-old gold medalist had withdrawn from the women's team all-around gymnastics final, and the following…
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A Tokyo Olympics commentator has provoked outrage on social media after misgendering the first non-binary Olympic athlete. According to PinkNews, 20-year-old skateboarder Alana Smith competed in women's skateboarding on Sunday, July 25, but was misgendered when several news correspondents used incorrect pronouns when reporting on them. Take a look at…
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Stepping up to the plate is not always easy... unless you're Team USA's Jordan Chiles. The 20-year-old was the hero we didn't know we needed as she was called in by coach Cecile Landi to replace Simone Biles at the eleventh hour. And despite putting in endless hours into perfecting…
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An Olympic judo wrestler has defended her coach after footage emerged on social media of him slapping her. Per Daily Mail, German athlete Martyna Trajdos was filmed being shaken and struck across the cheek by her coach, Claudiu Pusa, prior to her competing against Hungarian Szofi Ozbas in the round…
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An Olympic gymnast has been praised on social media for performing a tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement during her routine. According to CBS News, the 18-year-old Costa Rican athlete Luciana Alvarado ended her floor routine on Sunday with a clever flourish. She ended her display by taking a…
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Tom Daley has shared some encouraging words for LGBTQ+ youth after taking gold in Tokyo. According to Today, the 27-year-old British Olympic swimmer spoke on the subject of his sexuality and his career in sports after he and his diving partner, Matty Lee, swept to victory in the men's synchronized 10-meter…
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The first-ever Olympic gold medalist from the Philippines has been gifted $660,000 and a house from the government for her incredible achievement. According to The Mirror, Filippino weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz managed to win a gold medal in the women's 55kg class - which is the first time an athlete from…
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Simone Biles has opened up about the constant pressure she's feeling at the Tokyo Olympics. The Olympic Gold-winning artistic gymnast, 24, is shaking off her preliminary round errors and embracing a "fresh start" for the all-around and individual event finals. On Monday, July 26, the five-time Olympic medalist reflected on…
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Teenager Nishiya Momiji has managed to win the inaugural women’s street skateboarding gold medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Per BBC Sport, the 13-year-old topped the podium along with silver medal winner Rayssa Leal of Brazil, also 13, and Japanese bronze medal winner Funa Nakayama, 16. This year's skateboarding was…
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First Lady Jill Biden has received a warm ovation from Team USA swimmers in Tokyo - even though she's there to cheer on them! As reported by NBC affiliate LEX18, Dr. Biden was in attendance at the 15,000-seat Tokyo Aquatics Centre on Saturday, July 24, as she prepared to watch…
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Naomi Osaka has kickstarted the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games by lighting the iconic flame as part of a very poignant - yet show-stopping - opening ceremony. Needless to say, the Games are taking place a year later than originally planned due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Because of the continuing…
