The first week of the Paris Olympics has seen the internet discover plenty of athletes that it has taken a liking to: from a South Korean shooter who exudes “main character energy” to an American gymnast who reminded everyone of someone who lives a Clark Kent-Superman double life. And then of course there was the Turkish pistol shooter who has earned nicknames ranging from the “Olympics’ 007” to a hitman. But away from their two minutes of viral fame-attracting images, each of these athletes have a story. We introduce you…
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An Se Young or Chen Yufei or Carolina Marin- who will stake claim to greatness? | Badminton News
There is generational greatness on offer at the Paris Olympics, even if not the GOAT (greatest of all time) tags that get tossed around in sport, without any bleating debates ever being resolved. Korean An Se Young has had such a phenomenal rise since Tokyo Olympics that she makes Chen Yufei, the reigning champion, look distinctly like one of many challengers, while she carries airs of a title holder. Se-young is expected to win women’s singles gold, her unreal footwork that anticipates and processes opponents’ shots and gets under the…