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Simone Biles Highlights Importance Of Mental Health

Aug 6 2024 Share

American legend and of the greatest gymnasts to ever do it, Simone Biles has highlighted the importance of mental health in her successful conquest for yet another gold medal in gymnastics.

This comes after her shocking withdrawal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to her mind and body not being in sync and to further improve on her mental wellness.

 

She later further explained that she felt disorientated in her own body and therefore did not feel confident enough to compete in Tokyo.

Paris has been a whole different story, with Biles back to her best with her winning 3 golds and 1 silver this Olympics.

To her 11.6 million followers, Biles shared a photo of her meditating on the bench ahead of her floor routine stating that “mental health is matters”.

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Fans Stunned As Olympic Athletes Compete Whilst Pregnant

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In a record-breaking packed Paris Olympics filled with fascinating characters and athletes that have made a new name for themselves, it seems like Azerbaijani Yaylagul Ramazanova and Egyptian Nada Hafez have not only made a name for themselves but also for their unborn children.

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez managed to remarkably make it to the last 16 of the women’s knockou fencing competition whilst being 7 months pregnant, telling her Instagram fans  “What appears to you as two players on the podium, they were actually three! It was me, my competitor, and my yet to come to our world little baby!”

Hafez was appearing in her third consecutive Olympics and managed to obtain her best result whilst fighting for and with her unborn child.

Despite it being archer Yaylagul Ramazanova’s first ever Olympics, the Azerbaijani won the hearts of various of fans whilst competing 6 and a half months pregnant.

Ramazanova later on revealed that “During the training for the Olympics, I didn’t feel uncomfortable with my pregnancy,” and “Instead, I felt that I was not fighting alone but fighting together with my baby.”

What makes the archer’s story even more remarkable is that before her final shot which was a perfect 10, she reportedly felt a little kick before attempting.

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Black Dog Turns Completely White With Vitiligo

Black Dog Turns Completely White With Vitiligo
Aug 6 2024 Share

Buster, a four-year-old dog from Oklahoma, experienced a dramatic colour transformation due to vitiligo, turning from black to completely white over two and a half years.

Vitiligo is a condition that causes pale patches to develop on the skin, famously affected Michael Jackson and can also affect animals.

His owner, Matt Smith, shared photos of Buster’s transformation on Reddit, which quickly went viral.

Vitiligo occurs when pigment cells are destroyed, affecting skin, fur, and hair. The cause is unclear, but it’s believed to involve disruption in melanin production, which gives skin and hair its color. Despite the striking change in appearance, vitiligo is painless for pets, and Buster is not experiencing any discomfort.

Buster’s transformation began with white patches near his mouth and chin, eventually spreading across his entire body.

Although vitiligo is rare, affecting less than one percent of dogs, other pet owners have shared similar experiences on Reddit. Vitiligo typically starts in young adulthood, often appearing first on the face.

There is no treatment to restore pigmentation, but pets with vitiligo live normal, healthy lives. Buster’s story has captivated many, drawing comparisons to Michael Jackson and highlighting the unique beauty of animals with this condition.

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Recently Broken Up Couple Win Olympic Tennis Gold Together

Recently Broken Up Couple Win Olympic Tennis Gold Together
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Czech tennis duo Katerina Siniakova and Tomas Machac celebrated their Olympic mixed doubles gold with a kiss, sparking speculation of a romantic reunion.

The pair had broken up just weeks before during the Prague Open, ending a relationship that began in 2020. Despite their personal issues, they remained committed to competing together in the Olympics, with Siniakova emphasizing their professionalism.

In the final, they triumphed over China’s Zhang Zhizhen and Wang Xinyu, winning 6-2, 5-7, 10-8. Fans reacted enthusiastically to the on-court kiss, with many joking that their Olympic success could rekindle their relationship.

The couple had previously supported each other’s careers, with Siniakova, a top doubles player, already holding multiple Grand Slam titles.

Despite the breakup, they maintained a positive atmosphere during the tournament, even humorously noting that their “chemistry is very good.”

Machac mentioned that they have been sleeping separately in the Olympic village but continue to share friendly interactions. Whether the Olympic victory will lead to a reconciliation remains uncertain, as the pair has chosen to stay private about their personal lives.

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