After IOC President Thomas Bach insulted anyone who dared criticize the Olympic Committee’s decision to let two XY athletes compete against women in boxing, he had to issue a correction. He originally said Khelif was not a DSD case (a person with chromosomes that do not match some genitalia). Then he had to issue a […] The post What’s This? IOC Prez Made a Big Mistake appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Equestrian jumper Laura Kraut broke a record after she helped USA earn a silver in the team event this week. The five-time olympian ran an impressive course on August 2, and her score helped her fellow riders win the silver for the second Olympics in a row. At that time, Laura became the oldest American to win an Olympic medal in 72 years. According to the Guardian, “At 58, she is the oldest American to medal at the Olympics since Everard “Ducky” Endt, who won a sailing gold medal at the Helsinki Games in 1952 at the age of 59.” Laura is no stranger to medals, either. Alongside the Olympic jumping team, Laura earned gold in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and silver at the last Olympic games in Tokyo. You can watch Laura Kraut’s gorgeous run here. Olympic Team Jumping Oldest Medal Winner Youtube. Another famous name is her horse, Baloutinue. The event commentator mentioned that Laura Kraut and Baloutinue had “by far the fastest round of all.” Even Laura was impressed with her steed. She told commentators, “he is so fast he reminds me of a thoroughbred.” The duo first met as Laura was preparing for the Tokyo Olympics. While they ended up being the perfect match, Laura admitted she had very little time to get aquatinted with Baloutinue. “I hardly knew him at all,” she said, per the commentator. “We hardly knew what he liked to eat.” Nonetheless, Laura and Baloutinue helped the Olympic jumping team take silver in that event when she was 55 years old. The Dynamic Duo: Laura Kraut and Horse Baloutinue As the announcer added, “Laura is a naturally fast rider, and this horse is a naturally careful horse, meaning he doesn’t like to touch the fences.” Spectators could see the validity in both statements as Baloutinue flew over the hurdles effortlessly, and Laura got an impressive speed of 77.45 seconds. Another area that Laura Kraut is thriving in is her family life. Commentators tell the crowd that she recently became a grandmother. Gaining medals and having grandbabies, Laura Kraut is having the time of her life. The source of the featured image can be found here. The post Laura Kraut Made History After This Gorgeous Run Helped USA Earn The Silver In Equestrian Team Jumping appeared first on InspireMore.

Willie Spence wowed the country during his stint on American Idol season 19 in 2021. He was the runner-up who started his journey with a chilling rendition of Rhianna’s Diamonds. He had great things on the horizon and the judges loved his angelic voice. Tragically, Willie died from injuries sustained in a car accident in October 2022 at the age of 23. Willie’s memory lives on through his music after his untimely death. A haunting viral clip of Willie performing Diamonds in 2017 recently resurfaced on several social media pages, ushering in a new generation of fans. UFC star Dustin Poirier chose Willie’s cover of Diamonds as his walkout song for the UFC 302 main event in May as a tribute to the late singer. Fans call Dustin “The Diamond” in the UFC circle, and with rumors that the May event may have been his last, Diamonds was a fitting choice. Fans Flocked To Willie Spence’s YouTube After announcing he’d be using Willie’s version of Diamonds, fans of the fighter and singer shared the news in the comment section of the 2017 YouTube clip. “RIP, hopefully Dustin can win this one so this guy’s voice is remembered for the years and years to come!!” Another person wrote, “Everyone here ’cause Dustin but the OGs only knew about Willie. Rest in paradise king. Thank you for amazing covers, songs, and content.” Willie’s fans loved his voice. “This is the first song I heard Willie sing and I fell in love [with] his voice. Voice of a true angel now RIP Willie.” This person agreed, “Can you imagine the joy he is bringing to everyone up there? Wish I had 1% of his talent.” Dustin ultimately lost the match by submission to Islam Makhachev. He brought many to Willie’s page, and they thanked him for the introduction. “People came for Dustin and stayed for the music.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Resurfaced Video Of The Late Willie Spence’s “Diamonds” Cover Is So Beautiful It Will Give You Chills appeared first on InspireMore.

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Our article, “10 Best 1950s Debut Singles and Rock Music,” presents a showcase not only of a select group of artists’ debut singles but also a look back at the origins of rock and roll and the songs that changed the world. Much is made in classic rock history about the arrival of The Beatles in 1963 and how they turned the world upside down. Of course, that is very true and a huge part of the rock and roll story. However, there would have never been The Beatles if it weren’t for the musical artists who got the rock The post 10 Best 1950’s Debut Singles In Rock Music appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

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