Katie Ledecky reflects on Paris Olympic Games Olympic champion Katie Ledecky reflects on Paris Games, plans for 2028 Olympics 06:14 Swimming superstar Katie Ledecky added to her long-list of extraordinary accomplishments Saturday when she broke her own world record in the 800-meter freestyle at the TYR Pro Swim Series in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 28-year-old…
While most leading Hong Kong competitors skip the Asia Triathlon Cup in Dexing on Saturday, Hilda Choi Yan-yin has opted to compete in a bid to boost her National Games medal chances. The 2018 Asian Games bronze medallist will join Cade Wright in a skeleton women’s city team in mainland China this weekend. A five-strong…
The swimsuit and cap worn by Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey when she made history at the Tokyo Olympics have sold at auction for a huge sum, it has been revealed. Haughey is this weekend poised to make her return to the pool after a three-month break, in Hong Kong’s Long Course Swimming Time Trial. But…
The World Anti-Doping Agency has dropped a defamation lawsuit against its American counterpart, a major retreat for the agency after nearly a year of escalating conflict over its handling of positive tests for a banned drug by 23 elite Chinese swimmers. The decision by the agency — known by its acronym, WADA — to drop…
Siobhan Haughey said having a pool named in her honour at the Hong Kong club where she learned to swim as a child was something she “never thought possible”. The South China Athletic Association paved the way for Haughey to become a three-time Olympian, and on Wednesday invited her former SCAA coaches, current members of…
This is the 47th instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers, and stories of hope. To do your brain some good, do exercise. Research increasingly supports this. No matter what kind of exercise you do, it is all good for your brain. What is more,…
While it’s impossible to completely prevent leukaemia, adopting healthy lifestyle choices can significantly lower your risk. Leukaemia, a type of cancer that affects blood and bone marrow, often emerges without a clear cause. Following a balanced diet, exercising regularly, managing stress, avoiding harmful chemicals, and protecting yourself from infections are practical steps that not only…