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Aussie in disbelief after ‘crazy’ moment at Winter Olympics
1+ day, 24+ min ago (673+ words) Young gun Valentino Guseli has nailed his last jump to clinch a place in the finals of the Olympic snowboard big air event after only being given a start when another athlete withdrew. The 20-year-old went large on his third…...
Olympian turned alleged drug king pin finally arrested
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (638+ words) Ryan James Wedding, a Canadian former Olympic snowboarder allegedly behind one of the most violent drug trafficking organisations, was arrested Thursday night in Mexico, FBI Director Kash Patel said. Authorities believe Wedding, 44, is a member of the Sinaloa Cartel and…...
Aussie snowboard king soars to spectacular World Cup title
2+ week, 5+ day ago (567+ words) Snowboard king Scotty James has dazzled to reign supreme at a favourite venue, winning the last World Cup halfpipe event before the Olympics, where he'll be seeking an elusive gold medal. On a big day for Australia's Olympic hopes, James…...
Olympic athlete now one of the world’s most wanted criminals
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (359+ words) A former Olympic snowboarder now accused of running one of the world's most violent drug cartels is facing a fresh slate of charges linked to the murder of a federal witness in the case against him. Before he could testify,…...
Australia’s own Cool Runnings: Winter Olympics hopeful who had never seen snow
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (670+ words) Training in sweltering temperatures in Australia's Sunshine State is not where you might expect to find a rising winter sports star. Jermayne Takapautolo, 30, is a radiographer at Logan Hospital, south of Brisbane. He is also preparing to compete for the…...