2016 U20 world champion (800m) Kipyegon Bett , bronze at te 2017 senior world championships, has died yesterday after a month of illness.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kipyegon_Bett
Massive talent in 2015-2017 or so, got caught for EPO and never really competed anymore outside of Kenya after that.
I read the story a few months ago on an Italian rhythmic gymnastics blog, it all seems paradoxical to me.
Apparently everything is the fault of her mother, who if I understand correctly is also her manager. Among other things, she is supposed to go with the Armenian national team, but her father says nothing is decided yet.
I feel very sorry for Elvira, victim of a situation that is not under her control and which she will pay dearly for, since (rightly) the Bulgarian committee has forbidden her to use leotards, music and exercises. By the way, not even her coach knew anything, she is devastated
Any idea if Samaneh Beyrami will be going or are names not mentioned yet? I mean, if they've registered for CC and they're sending a woman, it can't realistically be anyone else, but still. She's super friendly so always cheering for her
Historic Medal for
and both very close to winning a medal as well.
India 5th
Madagascar 7th (But if won the repechage contest would of won 3rd since Japanese withdrew in match for bronze)
Olympians at the Junior Worlds:
Michel Augusto R16
Serdar Rahimov R32
Binta Ndiya R64 (went up division)
Maysa Pardayeva R64
Savita Russo 2nd
Aina Laura Madrasoanaivo Razafy 7th
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