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The Sun
23 minutes ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Florian Wellbrock claims world 10km swim gold after water delay in Singapore
GERMANY 's Florian Wellbrock secured victory in the men's 10km open water swim at the World Aquatics Championships, overcoming a delayed start due to poor water quality. The Tokyo 2021 Olympic gold medallist clocked 1 hour 59 minutes 55.50 seconds on Sentosa Island, marking his third world title in the discipline. Italy's Gregorio Paltrinieri finished 3.70 seconds behind for silver, while Australia's Kyle Lee took bronze. Wellbrock described the conditions as challenging, with water temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius. 'It was the warmest waters we've raced in. Heat training was key today,' he said. The event was postponed after initial water tests exceeded safety thresholds, prompting governing body World Aquatics to reschedule both the men's and women's races. The women's 10km, initially set for Tuesday, was also moved to Wednesday afternoon. Australia's Moesha Johnson triumphed in the women's race, adding world championship gold to her Paris 2023 Olympic silver. She finished in 2 hours 7 minutes 51.30 seconds, ahead of Italy's Ginevra Taddeucci and Monaco's Lisa Pou, who claimed a surprise bronze. World Aquatics confirmed the races proceeded after water quality improved, with E. coli levels falling within acceptable ranges. 'Regular monitoring ensures athlete safety,' the organisation stated. The event faced similar challenges to last year's Paris Olympics, where Seine water quality disrupted swimming schedules.
San Francisco Chronicle
24 minutes ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Norwegian Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold dies after being struck by lightning
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian ski federation announced Wednesday. He was 49. Groenvold won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games. 'It is with great sadness that we have received the news of Audun Groenvold's untimely passing,' the federation said. 'The former national Alpine skier and ski cross athlete was recently struck by lightning during a cabin trip.' The federation said Groenvold was 'quickly taken to hospital and received treatment for the injuries he sustained in the lightning strike' and then died Tuesday night. Groenvold was a member of Norway's Alpine skiing team before he moved into freestyle and ski cross. He had one podium finish as a World Cup Alpine skier, finishing third in a downhill in Sierra Nevada, Spain, in 1999. He also won a bronze medal in ski cross at the 2005 world championships, and the overall ski cross cup in 2007. After his career ended, he became a national team coach and a TV commentator. 'Norwegian skiing has lost a prominent figure, who has meant so much to both the Alpine and freestyle communities,' federation president Tove Moe Dyrhaug said, adding that his passing creates 'a huge void.' ___
Newsweek
24 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Cat Jumps on Owner's Walking Pad, Hysterics at What Happens Next
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A black cat named Howie has become an unexpected internet sensation after a video of him sprinting on his owner's walking pad went viral. The clip, shared on TikTok in June under the username @meowyhowie, shows the feline from Austin, Texas, running at a steady 3.2 miles per hour on the walking pad, meowing loudly as his owner reassures him that he can stop, which he soon does. Felines can be incredibly fast; the best example is the cheetah, renowned for its ability to run at 60 miles per hour. While their domestic counterparts cannot reach this speed, they can however reach peaks of 30 miles per hour. The fastest breeds of all are the Abyssinian and Bengal, known for their athleticism and ability to navigate their surroundings at speed. When it comes to exercising, there is no set amount of exercise that should be carried out specifically for cats and kittens, but Warren House Veterinary Group suggests having at least two play sessions per day for 15 to 20 minutes. This short exercise will help reduce boredom, avoiding the famous "night zoomies" that cats often display, and keep them active. The best way to exercise for a cat include: pouncing; using toys that can be pounced on; climbing; having safe areas for felines to climb on, such as scratching posts; chasing; and long, feather-type toys. Batting is also another great choice, and rolling toys such as balls are good for this; and, last but not least, exploring, showing them new areas of the house or providing objects such as cardboard boxes or cat activity stands. Stock image: A cat sits on a home treadmill. Stock image: A cat sits on a home treadmill. getty images The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 9 million views and more than 1.5 million likes on the platform. One user, Maassgirl, commented: "He wants you to slow it down, cats are smarter than we think, he knows you control the speed." Sipuli91 posted: "Cats can actually get addicted to these and running wheels. That's how one of ours sounded like when she truly kicked into the running gear. Now she's busy protecting the wheel as her territory and p***** all over the living room while on SSRIs to try to stop the negative behavior caused by the wheel." Jay added: "This isn't safe for them. He could train too much and become an Olympic champion and never return home." Newsweek reached out to @meowyhowie for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Fox Sports
24 minutes ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Norwegian Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold dies after being struck by lightning
Associated Press OSLO, Norway (AP) — Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian ski federation announced Wednesday. He was 49. Groenvold won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games. 'It is with great sadness that we have received the news of Audun Groenvold's untimely passing,' the federation said. 'The former national Alpine skier and ski cross athlete was recently struck by lightning during a cabin trip.' The federation said Groenvold was 'quickly taken to hospital and received treatment for the injuries he sustained in the lightning strike' and then died Tuesday night. Groenvold was a member of Norway's Alpine skiing team before he moved into freestyle and ski cross. He had one podium finish as a World Cup Alpine skier, finishing third in a downhill in Sierra Nevada, Spain, in 1999. He also won a bronze medal in ski cross at the 2005 world championships, and the overall ski cross cup in 2007. After his career ended, he became a national team coach and a TV commentator. 'Norwegian skiing has lost a prominent figure, who has meant so much to both the Alpine and freestyle communities,' federation president Tove Moe Dyrhaug said, adding that his passing creates 'a huge void.' ___ AP sports: in this topic
Newsweek
an hour ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Kyle Schwarber Admits 'Unknowns' With Phillies Future, Looks Forward to Free Agency
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber won All-Star Game MVP after hitting three home runs in three swings during the decisive swing-off. Schwarber's home runs in the swing-off were a microcosm of how valuable he is as a player. Since joining the Phillies, he has been a major part of the team's success. However, he will be a free agent after this season, and the Phillies face a difficult decision. Schwarber will be 33 next season and will likely be looking for a bigger deal than his current four-year, $79 million deal. However, he provides next to nothing defensively, and it's unclear if the Phillies would want to commit $100 million to a designated hitter closer to the end of his career than ever. Schwarber talked about the uncertainty of his future during an interview with "Baseball Isn't Boring." ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting three home runs in the swing-off to decide the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in... ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting three home runs in the swing-off to decide the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. More Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images "I don't (feel different)," Schwarber said on feeling different as he heads into free agency, per a clip posted on X by "Baseball Isn't Boring." "I just feel like you're experiencing a 'true free agency,' and knowing kind of what happens throughout that time is going to be a little more settling to know the ins and outs of it. Also, there are a lot of unknowns. We'll see what happens here with Philly. If there's something to be struck, there's something to be struck, but if not, then it's going to be fun." While it sounded like staying with the Phillies would be his first choice, he did think the free agency process would be fun if the team could not keep him around. He has 314 career home runs and would be a huge name on the open market. He has a .923 OPS this season, showing he can still smash the ball. More MLB: MLB Commissioner Reportedly Considers MLB Player Olympic Participation 'Possible'
