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The Journal
7 hours ago
- The Journal
George Gibney arrives back in Ireland after extradition from the US
FORMER OLYMPIC SWIMMING coach George Gibney has arrived back in Ireland after an extradition from the US. It is understood he was taken to a garda station following his return. Advertisement In a statement this morning, the Garda Press Office outlined that a man in his 70s is currently being detained at a garda station in Dublin. A Garda spokesperson said the man will appear at the Criminal Courts of Justice later this morning. The man was arrested by gardaí attached to the Garda National Protective Services Bureau this morning. The division investigates allegations including sexual offences. 'Following an extradition from the United States of America at the request of the Irish authorities, a male (70s) was arrested by Gardaí attached to the Garda National Protective Services Bureau this morning, Tuesday 22nd July 2025 and is being brought before a sitting at the Criminal Courts of Justice at approximately 10:30am,' the Garda spokesperson said. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
The Sun
3 days ago
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- The Sun
Olympic champion Zheng pauses WTA Tour after elbow surgery
OLYMPIC champion Zheng Qinwen said on Saturday she would take a short break from the WTA Tour after undergoing elbow surgery. The 22-year-old Chinese player was eliminated from this year's Wimbledon tournament in the first round by Czech Katerina Siniakova earlier in July. 'Now begins the recovery journey,' she wrote on Instagram. 'Over the next few weeks and months, I'll be focusing entirely on rehab — doing everything I can to come back stronger and healthier.' She powered her way to gold in Paris last year and reached the 2024 Australian Open final. Zheng added she had arthroscopic surgery on her right elbow on Friday. 'This is just a short break, and I see it as a necessary step toward a better version of myself on the court,' she said - REUTERS
Fox News
5 days ago
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- Fox News
Suni Lee discusses Olympic return after kidney disease diagnosis, ESPYs Comeback Athlete nomination
Print Close By Ryan Morik Published July 17, 2025 Suni Lee was oh so close to not competing in the Paris Olympics last year. In April 2023, Lee announced that she was going to end her Auburn career due to a kidney issue, and Auburn doctors would not clear her. Lee gained 45 pounds, her eyes were "swollen shut," and she "couldn't do a flip." "My fingers were so swollen, they wouldn't fit into my grips, and I couldn't hold on to the bar," she said back in November 2023. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Lee actually "quit" gymnastics "a couple times." "I told my coach I don't want to do this anymore… There were many times where I didn't want to do this anymore, or I just doubted myself more in the process. I think even as close as like Olympic Trials I was doubting myself," Lee said. However, after going through an incredible grind, Lee was in Paris and won three medals - the entire team won gold, and Lee herself went bronze in the all-around and uneven bars. More recently, she was nominated for, and won, the Best Comeback Athlete at the 2025 ESPYs on Wednesday night. "It is incredible, and it is such a surreal feeling just because I know how hard the journey was, so to be here is pretty incredible on its own, and I am just really excited for tonight and to be with the other nominees," Lee said. In attending the award show, she teamed up with Raising Cane's, who helped her get ready for the occasion. OLYMPIC MEDALIST DIES IN TRAGIC LIGHTNING STRIKE DURING TRIP "Oh my gosh, they have been so amazing, and they have brought me to so many amazing places as well, and having that relationship is just so fun. I feel like every time we are with them, we are all having such a great time, and they are genuinely such great people, so it is a great relationship." Lee admitted that she didn't start to feel 100% normal until after the Olympics. "We were still trying to figure everything out, get into the routine, learn how my body was able to adjust to the medicine the time changes and the traveling it was just a lot going on all at once. Plus, being stressed and overwhelmed definitely didn't help. But yeah, I would say things definitely calmed down afterwards, and now I am able to just kind of live my life a little bit more normal I just have to go to my doctor every couple of months, but I take my medicine every single day. I am in a routine now." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP By going to Paris, she doubled her medal count and etched herself into ESPY history. Fox News' Connor McGahan contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Print Close URL
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Olympic medalist skier Audun Groenvold dies aged 49 after being struck by lightning during family trip
OLYMPIC medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning. The 49-year-old Norwegian freestyle skier won bronze at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver. 5 Olympic medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning Credit: AP 5 The highlight of Groenvold's career saw him win bronze at the 2010 Winter Olympics Credit: AFP 5 Groenvold leading the men's ski cross semi final at the 2010 Olympics Credit: AP:Associated Press His tragic passing was announced by the Norwegian Ski Federation. They confirmed Groenvold had been struck by lightning during a trip to a cabin owned by his family. He was rushed to hospital but passed away shortly after arriving on Tuesday night. Groenvold was a popular member of Norway 's Alpine skiing team before he moved into freestyle and ski cross in the late 90s. He first broke onto the scene with an impressive podium finish in a downhill in Sierra Nevada , Spain, in 1999 as a World Cup Alpine skier. More success soon followed as he won a bronze medal in ski cross at the 2005 world championships. Two years later he again came third in the overall ski cross cup before his career best performance at the 2010 Winter Olympics. After his career ended, he became a national team coach and a beloved sports commentator. Most read in Olympics Norwegian federation president Tove Moe Dyrhaug said: "Norwegian skiing has lost a prominent figure, who has meant so much to both the Alpine and freestyle communities. "Audun had a great career in both alpine skiing and ski cross, before becoming the national ski cross coach. Ski champion Ellie Curtis dead at 26 after suffering tragic accident on the slopes as coach mourns 'amazing' athlete "The Norwegian Ski Association also remembers his efforts on the ski board. There will be a big void after Audun." Marius Arnesen, who coached Groenvold in the early 2000s, told local newspaper Verdens Gang : "It's just terribly sad and tragic . " [He was] a thoughtful and wonderful boy who, when it comes to skiing, had a fantastic feeling for the surface in the snow." Groenvold was born in Hamar, a lakeside town about 80 miles north of Norway's capital of Oslo. He is survived by his wife, Kristin Tandberg Haugsjå, and three children. 5 Groenvold celebrates a bronze medal during the Freestyle Ski World Championships in 2005 Credit: Getty 5 He has been hailed as a 'prominent figure' in Norway's skiing history Credit: AFP
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Olympic medalist skier Audun Groenvold dies aged 49 after being struck by lightning during family trip
The Norwegian ski federation left a touching tribute for the Olympic star TRAGIC END Olympic medalist skier Audun Groenvold dies aged 49 after being struck by lightning during family trip OLYMPIC medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning. The 49-year-old Norwegian freestyle skier won bronze at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver. 1 Audun Groenvold of Norway celebrates after taking third place in the men's ski cross competition at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics Credit: AP His tragic passing was announced by the Norwegian Ski Federation. They confirmed Groenvold had been struck by lightning during a trip to a cabin. He was rushed to hospital but passed away shortly after arriving on Tuesday night. Groenvold was a popular member of Norway's Alpine skiing team before he moved into freestyle and ski cross in the late 90s. He first broke onto the scene with an impressive podium finish in a downhill in Sierra Nevada, Spain, in 1999 as a World Cup Alpine skier. More success quickly followed as he won a bronze medal in ski cross at the 2005 world championships. Two years later he again came third in the overall ski cross cup. After his career ended, he became a national team coach and a TV commentator. Norwegian federation president Tove Moe Dyrhaug said: "Norwegian skiing has lost a prominent figure, who has meant so much to both the Alpine and freestyle communities. "Audun had a great career in both alpine skiing and ski cross, before becoming the national ski cross coach. "The Norwegian Ski Association also remembers his efforts on the ski board. There will be a big void after Audun."
