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Aussie in disbelief after ‘crazy’ moment at Winter Olympics

Aussie in disbelief after ‘crazy’ moment at Winter Olympics1+ 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…...

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Olympian turned alleged drug king pin finally arrested

Olympian turned alleged drug king pin finally arrested2+ 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…...

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7news.com.au > sport > winter-olympics > aussie-snowboard-king-scotty-james-soars-to-spectacular-world-cup-title-c-21342908

Aussie snowboard king soars to spectacular World Cup title

Aussie snowboard king soars to spectacular World Cup title2+ 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…...

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Olympic athlete now one of the world’s most wanted criminals

Olympic athlete now one of the world’s most wanted criminals2+ 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,…...

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7news.com.au > news > queensland-bobsledder-leading-unlikely-charge-for-winter-olympic-qualifiers-c-20267294

Australia’s own Cool Runnings: Winter Olympics hopeful who had never seen snow

Australia’s own Cool Runnings: Winter Olympics hopeful who had never seen snow3+ 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…...