Olympic sports

Athletics

Matt Hudson-Smith’s Ambitions: British 400m runner Matt Hudson-Smith has expressed his determination to break the 43-second barrier and achieve global success. Despite narrowly missing gold at the Paris Olympics, he remains optimistic about his future. At 30, Hudson-Smith believes he’s just getting started and aims to win a global title, inspired by past British successes in the sport.

Boxing

Boxing’s Olympic Status: The International Boxing Association (IBA) has reached out to former U.S. President Donald Trump following a gender row scandal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The IBA, previously excluded from the International Olympic Committee due to governance concerns, is seeking support to reinstate boxing for the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

Olympic Medals

Defective Paris 2024 Medals: Over 100 athletes, including Australian Olympian Natalya Diehm, have reported that their medals from the Paris 2024 Games have deteriorated rapidly. The International Olympic Committee has acknowledged the issue and committed to replacing the defective medals, which were designed by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton and minted by the Monnaie de Paris.

Gender Integration in Sports

Advocacy for Mixed-Sex Competitions: Sports broadcaster Clare Balding advocates for mixed-sex participation in sports, highlighting the success of mixed team events at the Paris Olympics. She suggests that sports like golf and football consider adopting this format in future Olympic Games.

Missouri Tigers’ Olympic Sports Achievements

Women’s Basketball: The Missouri women’s basketball team ended their SEC losing streak with a thrilling 78-77 victory over Mississippi State.

Gymnastics: The gymnastics team celebrated a significant win against Kentucky, scoring 197.200 to Kentucky’s 196.800, and securing several individual event titles.

Swimming and Diving: Swimmer Luke Nebrich and diver Collier Dyer earned SEC weekly honors for their outstanding performances.

Track & Field: Sam Innes delivered a record-breaking performance in the weight throw at the Bob Teel Invitational.

Softball: The softball team is gearing up for their new season, which begins on February 7, with high expectations.

Wrestling: The wrestling team continues to perform well, recently defeating West Virginia and Arizona State.