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Sky News AU
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
TV presenter Abbey Holmes to return to Seven's AFL coverage after welcoming first son via C-section just seven weeks ago
Abbey Holmes has declared she will return to Channel Seven's AFL coverage after giving birth to her first son via C-section just seven weeks ago. The network's football commentator, 34, broke the news in a statement via the network on Thursday, saying she will step back into her role two days per week with the support of her husband, Keegan Brooksby, and family. Holmes will make her return on the evening of Round 20 on July 25, where Essendon and the Western Bulldogs will clash at Marvel Stadium. 'I feel incredibly lucky to step back into a job I love, while also soaking up the joy of being a mum,' she said. 'It's the perfect balance, and I'm so grateful for the support from both my family and my work family to get me back doing what I love. 'Coming back to work fills me with so much excitement." It comes after Holmes and Brooksby, a former AFL player for the Hawks, announced the arrival of their son, Braxton, five weeks ago in June, via an unexpected C-section, alongside a sweet carousel of photos of the baby. Holmes has covered AFL and AFLW for Seven since 2018, following her own football career playing for AFLW's Adelaide Football Club, with the side having defeated Brisbane in the 2017 Grand Final by six points. In her wide-ranging statement, she said she missed "the team, the buzz, and being part of the action" of the sport while on maternity leave. And while acknowledging time at home soaking up life as a new mum has been special, she is looking forward to Brax seeing "his mumma in action." The popular presenter said she watched "so much footy" after Braxton's birth, adding "it's the best feeling" and she "couldn't be more ready" to get back among the sport while also still having the time to be a mum. At the same time, Holmes took to Instagram to further champion her return to work alongside a photo of herself holding a Channel 7 microphone while looking glamorous and flashing her smile on the field. "See you next week xx," she wrote in the caption. Fans of the presenter took to the comments to congratulate Holmes on her career move, the news being met with resounding applause. "Excellent news…You truly are the best in the business…it's always evident how much the players and coaches respect you," one person said. "Super mumma, good on you and of course we AFL fans missed you!" said another. A third person said: "Yay, this is amazing news! Get it, mumma," while another added: "The Queen is back." The former AFL star earlier in the year revealed she learned she was pregnant shortly after running the New York Marathon last November. "As you can imagine, it was a bit of a shock given what I had just put my body through, but I'm in awe of what the human body can do," she said. Holmes said she and Keegan "could not be happier to welcome our first child into the world, later this year." "We are so excited and grateful to be in this position, as we know how difficult it can be for so many people. "We're on cloud nine and can't wait for this next chapter."
7NEWS
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Seven AFL commentator Abbey Holmes to return to work just seven weeks after giving birth
Universally respected commentator Abbey Holmes will return to Seven's AFL coverage on the Friday night of Round 20, just seven weeks after the football world fell in love with her beautiful baby, Braxton John Brooksby. The proud new mum will take delicate steps back into the role with Seven, working just two days a week while managing her maternal duties. She will re-appear on Seven's AFL coverage on July 25, when Essendon and the Western Bulldogs clash at Marvel Stadium. It's an amazing effort considering Holmes only gave birth on June 6. The pregnancy did not go according to plan, either, with Holmes requiring a C-section procedure. The 34-year-old will feature across Friday night and Sunday afternoons in a streamlined role from her previous duties. She will travel over the next few weeks for footy, and will also head to the Logies with Seven (but will miss that Sunday's AFL coverage). 'I feel incredibly lucky to step back into a job I love, while also soaking up the joy of being a mum,' Holmes said. 'It's the perfect balance, and I'm so grateful for the support from both my family and my work family to get me back doing what I love. 'Coming back to work fills me with so much excitement. 'I've missed the team, the buzz, and being part of the action. I'm ready to hit the ground running next Friday night at Marvel Stadium and can't wait for little Brax to see his mumma in action. 'It's been such a special time at home with Braxton and Keegan and I feel so lucky to be able to go back to a job that I love and come home to our family.' Holmes is of course married to former AFL footballer Keegan Brooksby. The couple announced they were expecting at the start of this year but the news came as a bit of a shock with Holmes discovering she was pregnant just a few weeks after returning to Australia following an incredible performance in New York Marathon. 'I've been watching so much footy and now I'm rapt to be back in the thick of it,' Holmes said about her pending return to commentary. 'I'm so thankful to the amazing team at Seven who made it easy for me to take the time I needed, and who've welcomed me back with open arms. 'It's the best feeling to know I can have both – a career I love and precious time with my family. 'Being a mum has changed me in the most incredible ways, but one thing that hasn't changed is my passion for my career and the game. I couldn't be more ready to be back.'
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Business Standard
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Who was Fauja Singh, the 'Turbaned Tornado' who ran a full marathon at 100?
Veteran marathon runner Fauja Singh, who became the world's oldest person to complete a full marathon at the age of 100, passed away on Monday after being struck by a vehicle in Jalandhar, Punjab. He was 114. Singh was out for a walk in Beas village when he was hit by an unidentified vehicle, suffering severe head injuries. He later succumbed to his injuries, news agency PTI reported. His death was confirmed by author Khushwant Singh, who wrote 'The Turbaned Tornado', a biography of the celebrated athlete. A life of endurance and inspiration Born on April 1, 1911, into a farming family, Fauja Singh was the youngest of four siblings. According to his biography, he was unable to walk until the age of five, but later built resilience working on farms and credited his strength to family support and faith. Fauja Singh moved to London in 1993 after the death of his wife Gian Kaur, to live with one of his sons. It was during this time that he took up long walks and running in public parks—habits that would spark an extraordinary late-in-life athletic career. Record-breaking marathon journey In 2000, at the age of 89, Singh ran his first marathon—the London Marathon—after meeting coach Harmandar Singh. Between 2000 and 2011, he completed nine full marathons, including six London Marathons, two Toronto Marathons, and the New York Marathon. He became the first person aged 100 to finish a full marathon, completing the Toronto Waterfront Marathon in 2011 in 8 hours and 11 minutes. Singh also participated in 10-km races globally, including in Hong Kong and Lahore. His participation in the Lahore event drew praise from then-Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf. Honours and legacy Fauja Singh was honoured with the Ellis Island Medal of Honour by the National Ethnic Coalition in the US in 2013. In 2015, he received a British Empire Medal for his contributions to sports and charity. He was also chosen as a torchbearer for the 2012 London Olympics, a testament to his global recognition and inspirational journey. Singh retired from competitive running in 2013 but continued to be an icon of perseverance, often seen advocating fitness and mental strength for the elderly.
Extra.ie
06-07-2025
- Extra.ie
Family and friends honour Ashling Murphy on what would have been her 27th birthday
Family and friends of Ashling Murphy have paid tribute to her today on what would have been the murdered schoolteacher's 27th birthday. Ashling's life was tragically and callously short in January 2022 when, aged just 24 she was brutally killed by Jozef Puška, while she was doing nothing more than out for her routine evening run. Over three years on the schoolteachers' family and friends have rallied around to celebrate her all too short life. Ashling Murphy (Centre) with mother Kathleen, brother Cathal, father Raymond and sister Amy. The tight-knit Tullamore town of Blueball, from which Ashling was born, bred, raised and dearly loved, have established The Ashling Murphy Memorial Fund to ensure her enduring legacy. In a post on Instagram the community fund today paid tribute to Ashling 's legacy writing : 'Today we remember the life of Ashling on what would have been her 27th birthday — her fourth heavenly birthday away from those who loved her, and who continue to love and miss her so dearly. 'Though Ashling is no longer with us, her memory lives on, and her legacy endures in the countless lives she touched during her short but remarkable time with us — and in those she will continue to inspire in the years ahead. 'We remember Ashling for her love of music, her unwavering dedication to teaching and learning, her kindness, her generous spirit, and her radiant smile. 'Though she may be gone, there is comfort in knowing that her light still shines — in the hearts of those she loved, and in the many lives her legacy continues to uplift.' Ashling Murphy. Pic: Supplied And while Ashling has indeed left a hole in the lives of her loved ones and the community, the Ashling Murphy Memorial Fund has raised thousands to sponsor initiatives in her local area. An array of sport clubs, musical societies and other clubs have benefited from tens of thousands of funds raised in Ashling's honour by those whose lives she touched. Ashling Murphy And it's not just Offaly, or even Ireland, that is determined to ensure Ashling's legacy spreads far and wide -this year, one woman completed the New York Marathon, crossing the Manhattan finish line wearing a T-shirt bearing Ashling's name and face.
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
History-making female marathon runner Nina Kuscsik dead at 86
Pioneering long-distance runner Nina Kuscsik has died aged 86, her family has announced. The former athlete passed away on June 8 from respiratory failure in Brookhaven, New York, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was influential in paving the way for women to compete in the Boston and New York Marathons before both races created women's divisions. In 1972, she became the first winner of the Boston Marathon's women's race. A year later, she repeated the feat for the New York Marathon. Before Kuscsik's involvement with race organizers, women were discouraged - if not straight-up banned - from competing in the nation's premier long-distance races. Kuscsik retired from competitive running in 1984. However, she stayed being a champion for women's sports by helping add the women's marathon as an Olympic event. 'Kuscsik changed the sport of running by breaking through the "Boys' Club" barrier and changing the rules so they included women. A humble but consistently excellent distance runner throughout the 1970s, she opened doors for future generations,' New York Road Runners said in a statement. The organizers of the Boston Marathon also paid tribute to Kuscsik. 'Nina was more than a pioneer, determined women's running advocate, and celebrated icon within the sport. To us, she was a friend who will always be remembered for her kindness, joyful laugh, and smile,' the Boston Athletic Association said in a statement. 'Nina held the distinct honor of winning the 1972 Boston Marathon and recognized the platform that came with that triumphant moment, inspiring thousands of women to reach their own goals and finish lines in the decades since.' Before Kuscsik was a long-distance runner, she was a New York state champion in speed skating and cycling.
