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Switzerland's Ehammer sets indoor heptathlon world record

Switzerland's Ehammer sets indoor heptathlon world record

Switzerland's Simon Ehammer set a new world record for the men's heptathlon at the world indoor championships in Torun, Poland, on Saturday. The Swiss accrued a total of 6,670 points over seven events, beating the previous best of 6,645pts set by American Ashton Eaton

‘The guy you want in your child’s life’: Beloved Butte YMCA swim coach hangs up his cap

He’s stern. He’s kind. He’s patient. He’s demanding. He understands kids and looks them square in the eye. He tags them with nicknames. Those descriptions of outgoing coach John Thurmond seemingly fit more snugly than a latex swim cap. Thurmond, 57, is wrapping up his tenure

'Say a prayer and send it': Paralympic alpine skiers tackle fear

'Say a prayer and send it': Paralympic alpine skiers tackle fear

What does it take to rocket down an icy sheet of Dolomite rock at over 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) when missing a limb or suffering visual impairment? Athletes at the Milan-Cortina Paralympics opened up about the sheer thrill - and challenge - of being elite alpine skiers, offering a

‘Today is just the greatest day’: Big Sky hosts 17th annual Special Olympics

‘Today is just the greatest day’: Big Sky hosts 17th annual Special Olympics

Skis, boots and snowshoes lined the Madison Base Area at Big Sky Resort early last Monday as music blasted through a speaker. Athletes raced past spectators, all chasing the same goal: to showcase that, regardless of where you start, anyone is capable of crossing the finish line. On March 2,

Patrick Halgren: America's greatest showman at the Paralympics

Patrick Halgren: America's greatest showman at the Paralympics

American skier Patrick Halgren lit up the Milan-Cortina Paralympics as he swept to a shock silver medal in the men's super-G but, to the self-proclaimed "rock star", it was just another Monday. For those unfamiliar with the 33-year-old, they need only

Former 100m champion Kerley banned two years over whereabouts failures

Former 100m champion Kerley banned two years over whereabouts failures

Former 100m world champion Fred Kerley was hit with a two-year ban on Friday after failing to notify anti-doping officials of his whereabouts, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said in a statement. Kerley, who won 100m gold at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, has been provisionally suspended

Head to Head: Which Season of the Olympic Games Reigns Supreme?

Head to Head: Which Season of the Olympic Games Reigns Supreme?

Every two years the world pauses to watch the Olympic Games. Whether they are held under the blazing sun or against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks, both showcase greatness. However, supporters of each insist their preferred season delivers the truest form of extraordinary athleticism. In this head-to-head,