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Shiffrin, Vonn and other ski racers star in ESPN’s ‘On the Edge’ docuseries leading into Olympics

Shiffrin, Vonn and other ski racers star in ESPN’s ‘On the Edge’ docuseries leading into Olympics

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Before Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn and other World Cup ski racers chase gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics, they will star in a new docuseries that gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it’s like on the circuit. Shiffrin, Vonn and other ski racers star in ESPN’s ‘On the Edge’ docuseries leading into Olympics Some of the biggest names in the sport are featured in ESPN’s five-episode series called “On the Edge: World Cup Ski Racing,” which starts Friday with three segments. Besides Shiffrin and Vonn, the docuseries features Swiss standout Marco Odermatt and Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, the Norwegian-born racer who represents Brazil and definitely likes to entertain. The last episode in the series, titled “The World’s Stage,” will air on April 10 and focus on Swiss racer Camille Rast as she reflects on the fatal fire in a bar in the ski resort Crans-Montana during a New Year’s celebration. That particular episode will also look back at the Olympics and how the 41-year-old Vonn, who returned to the circuit after a partial knee replacement, and …

World Para Athletics Grand Prix: For India’s wheelchair racers, hurdles are off the track too | Sport-others News

World Para Athletics Grand Prix: For India’s wheelchair racers, hurdles are off the track too | Sport-others News

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Wednesday was a red-letter day for wheelchair racers Manikandan Jothi and Manoj Sabapathi at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi. The Tamil Nadu para athletes finished 1-2 on the podium in the men’s 400 metre (T54) final, only the second time they have medalled at an international event. “It feels good to finish on the podium. A medal at an event like a Grand Prix is important for ranking points,” Manikandan told The Indian Express after his event. Wheelchair racing comes with its set of hurdles; from lack of spare parts and service centres in India, and an expensive racing cycle. India has a handful of wheelchair racers with not more than 20 competing at the Nationals. Wheelchair racing wasn’t Manikandan’s first choice. Story continues below this ad Manikandan started off in high jump but switched to wheelchair racing on the suggestion of his coach. “I got lucky that I had a sponsor, so I could afford the cycle,” Manikandan said. “The cycle is very expensive and that is one of the …

‘Born Racers’ Take Centre-Stage As MotoGP Next Gen Docu-Series Revealed

‘Born Racers’ Take Centre-Stage As MotoGP Next Gen Docu-Series Revealed

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Photo for representation only© AFP Eurosport India, in partnership with Red Bull, is excited to announce the premiere of Born Racers, a six-part docu-series that chronicles the journeys of young motorcycling talents in the highly competitive Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. The series will debut on October 20, 2024, exclusively on Eurosport.   Now in its 17th year, the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup is renowned as the premier proving ground for future MotoGP champions, open to riders as young as 15. Born Racers offers an in-depth look at the high-pressure environment these young racers navigate as they pursue their dreams of success in Grand Prix racing.   Through compelling storytelling, the series captures not only the thrilling on-track action but also the personal challenges and sacrifices these athletes face in their quest for glory. Viewers can expect an engaging exploration of talent, determination, and the relentless pursuit of excellence in the world of motorsports. Topics mentioned in this article Source link

Kenyan Racers headline TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2024

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The stage is set for the 16th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru, a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, to be held here on Sunday (28 April). The event boasts a total prize pool of USD 210,000, with winners in both the men’s and women’s categories earning USD 26,000 each. Additionally, a course record bonus of USD 8,000 adds to the allure of the competition. The world’s second-fastest woman runner in 10K, Emmaculate Anyango Achol from Kenya, is ready to take on the Bengaluru roads and run faster than the course record. Talking to the media this evening, Achol revealed her ambitions. “Maybe I can break the event record, but I aim to give my best on the day. If we break a record, we should thank God. If we don’t, I will still appreciate the opportunity to race here,” she said. “It would be a challenge if the weather on Sunday is a bit hotter. But you will run and compete in different places, whether hot or cold. You can not say …