Tokyo 2020 was the first time since Sydney 2000 that Usain Bolt hasn't been part of an Olympic Games. Like the rest of us, he had a watching brief this time. Now he's given his thoughts on what transpired and so much more
The Unbearable Mental Toll of Competing in the Olympics
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The Unbearable Mental Toll of Competing in the Olympics
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Neil Callan’s suspension saga took a twist on Monday when the rider lodged notice of an appeal against the severity of punishment handed down at last Wednesday’s show cause hearing, which was called after a lively stewards’ inquiry into careless riding at Happy Valley on February 3.
The Irish jockey received a lengthy suspension, in excess of three months, after presenting a defence that included support from several Hong Kong racing notables including two champion trainers and big-name owners.
Cloud 9: Djokovic wins 9th Australian Open, 18th Slam title
Serbia s Novak Djokovic kisses the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after defeating Russia s Daniil Medvedev in the men s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021.(AP Photo/Mark Dadswell) February 21, 2021 - 6:12 AM
MELBOURNE, Australia - Maybe, just maybe, the thinking went, Novak Djokovic would be just a tad more susceptible to trouble this time around at the Australian Open.
After all, he tore an abdominal muscle in the third round and wasn t sure he could continue to compete. Entering Sunday, Djokovic ceded five sets in the tournament, the most he ever dropped en route to a major final. And to top it all off, he was facing Daniil Medvedev, owner of a 20-match winning streak.