Olympic Hopeful Dies Suddenly at 27

The Biathlon community is mourning a tragic loss today. A talented athlete has passed away, leaving a deep void in the sport. But while his loved ones grieve his loss, tributes continue to come in from his fans across the world too…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Prayers Pour in After Winter Olympics Hopeful Found Dead in His Hotel Room

The athlete passed away during a training camp, where he was preparing to compete at the upcoming Milan Olympics.

AROUND THE RINGS

TODAY’S POLL

As you read above, Mathieu van der Poel faced an incident where a fan blow smoke right on his face while he was in his final lap. Poel was wearing his racing glasses and managed to remain undistracted. But tell us,

CHRISTMAS EVE SPECIAL

Santa seemed to be on a running mission this year! Thousands of runners dressed themselves as Santa Claus and took to the streets for this festive race recently. Interestingly, the event has been happening every year since 2004. Wondering which city? Watch the video to know!

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