A 25-year-old swimmer who was competing at the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, had a lucky escape on Thursday after fainting in the pool before being rescued by her coach. American synchronized swimmer Anita Alvarez lost consciousness in the final of the women’s solo free event after completing her routine at the championships and could be…
US Swimmer Anita Alvarez Rescued by Coach After Fainting in Pool at World Aquatics Championships
Trumpet the Bloodhound Wins Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
TARRYTOWN, N.Y.—Now this hound has something to toot his horn about. A bloodhound named Trumpet won the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Wednesday night. Trumpet beat a French bulldog, a German shepherd, a Maltese, an English setter, a Samoyed, and a Lakeland terrier to take the trophy. “I am so excited for Trumpet,” said…
Sound Off! Trumpet Is First Bloodhound to Win Westminster Show
TARRYTOWN, N.Y.—Now this hound has something to toot his horn about. A bloodhound named Trumpet won the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Wednesday night. Trumpet beat a French bulldog, a German shepherd, a Maltese, an English setter, a Samoyed, and a Lakeland terrier to take the trophy. “I am so excited for Trumpet,” said…
Defending Champ Dressel Drops out of 100 Freestyle at Worlds
BUDAPEST, Hungary—Two-time world champion Caeleb Dressel is not defending his title in the men’s 100 freestyle at the swimming world championships after withdrawing before the semifinals. Dressel was included in the initial start list for Tuesday’s semifinals in Budapest, but was not in an updated version with reserve Hwang Sun-woo of South Korea taking his…
Ledecky Wins 1,500 for Record 17th World Title; Ceccon Sets World Record
BUDAPEST, Hungary—Italy’s Thomas Ceccon set a world record in the men’s 100 backstroke and Katie Ledecky claimed yet another gold at the swimming world championships on Monday. Ceccon stunned the competition in Budapest by clocking 51.60 seconds to shave 0.15 seconds off the previous best mark set by American Ryan Murphy at the 2016 Olympics….
Ledecky Reclaims 400 Title at Swimming Worlds
BUDAPEST, Hungary—Katie Ledecky has started the United States’ medal collection at the world swimming championships with a gold by reclaiming her title in the women’s 400 meters on Saturday. Ledecky clocked 3 minutes, 58.15 seconds—nearly two seconds off the world record—on the first day of racing for her fourth world title in the 400 freestyle…
WWE’s Vince McMahon Steps Back from CEO Role Amid Misconduct Probe
Vince McMahon, who founded World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and has helmed it for years, has now “voluntarily stepped back” from his role as the firm’s CEO and Chairman amid a probe into his alleged misconduct. The WWE board of directors made the announcement in a June 17 statement, which also noted that a special committee has…
Mo Donegal Is the Toast of New York After Win in 154th Belmont Stakes
Mo Donegal, the 5–2 post time favorite, came from just off the pace and charged to the front in mid-stretch to win the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, the third jewel of the thoroughbred horseracing’s Triple Crown, in Elmont, New York. Mo Donegal, ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., covered the 1.5 miles…
Mo Donegal, Mike Repole Are Toast of New York After Win in 154th Belmont Stakes
If the Big Apple is indeed “The City That Never Sleeps” and always takes care of its own, 3-year-old colt Mo Donegal and his owner Mike Repole will be toasted into the wee hours and beyond after their win Saturday in the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes in Elmont, New York. Mo Donegal, the…
Eileen Gu, Skier Who Represented China, Reveals US Winter Olympic Bid Ambassador Role
Four months after winning two gold medals for China, freestyle skier Eileen Gu once again became a hot topic on the country’s social media after she announced her decision to support Salt Lake City’s bid to host the Winter Olympics. At the Time100 Summit on June 7, Gu said she would serve as an ambassador…
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