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Hitomi Obara, 2012 Olympic champion in wrestling, dies at 44

Former wrestler Hitomi Obara, who won gold in the women's 48-kilogram event at the 2012 London Olympics, died Friday, sources said Saturday. She was 44. The cause of her death and other details are unknown. The native of Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, …

London Olympics wrestling gold medalist Obara dies at 44

TOKYO - Hitomi Obara, the 2012 London Olympics gold medalist in the women's 48-kilogram wrestling, died Friday of unspecified causes, sources close to her said. She was 44. The Aomori Prefecture native helped Japan's women dominate the sport …

Mayor of London opens the city’s largest park since the 2012 Olympics

London Olympic stadium goes solar-powered after £4.3m scheme puts panels on roof

Mr Gilmore said: “Sustainability is now front and centre for artists, athletes, and promoters alike—and as a world-class venue, we’re proud to meet that expectation. We’re committed to being part of the climate solution.”

Usyk Knocks Out Dubois In Fifth Round To Reclaim Undisputed Heavyweight Title

Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk knocked out Daniel Dubois in the fifth round of their heavyweight bout in Wembley Stadium in London on July 19, earning Usyk the title of undisputed world heavyweight champion for a second time. Usyk also extended his undefeated …

Ukrainian boxer Usyk defeats Dubois, retains world heavyweight championship

Oleksandr Usyk retained his heavyweight title with a dominant fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois on July 19 at Wembley Stadium in London. Usyk controlled much of the fight and landed several heavy shots in the fifth round, knocking down Dubois twice. …

Usyk KOs Dubois To Become Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion For Second Time

Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk celebrates winning the undisputed world heavyweight boxing title fight against Britain's Daniel Dubois, in London, Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Bradley Collyer/PA via AP) LONDON (AP) — Oleksandr Usyk disagreed with the …

Ex-Japanese Wrestler Hitomi Obara Dies at 44

Newsfrom Japan Sports Jul 19, 2025 22:47 (JST) Tokyo, July 19 (Jiji Press)--Former Japanese wrestler Hitomi Obara, who won the women's 48-kilogram wrestling gold in the 2012 London Olympics, died on Friday, informed sources said Saturday. She was 44. …

ON THIS DAY: T-Rex pops up in the middle of Weymouth Bay

But it could be said that a fascination with all things prehistoric has never left Dorset with its enviable Jurassic Coast. Back in 2009 the Jurassic Coast really came to life when a dinosaur was spotted in Weymouth Bay. The 20-ft high Tyrannosaurus Rex …

Michael Phelps reacts as Serena Williams returns to practice on tennis court with a strong message

Former swimming sensation Michael Phelps recently shared his thoughts as Serena Williams returned to the tennis court after a long time. The former tennis legend had quit her professional career in 2022. Williams stunned everyone with her transformation, …

Sports News | Usyk KOs Dubois to Become Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion for a Second Time

London, Jul 20 (AP) Oleksandr Usyk disagreed with the idea that he's become one of boxing's all-time greats, but the evidence is mounting after his fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium. The victory, sealed with a crunching left …

Usyk KOs Dubois, is undisputed heavyweight champion a second time 

London — Oleksandr Usyk disagreed with the idea that he's become one of boxing's all-time greats, but the evidence is mounting after his fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. The victory, sealed with a crunching left …

Usyk knocks out Dubois in round five to reclaim undisputed heavyweight title

Oleksandr Usyk stopped Daniel Dubois in the fifth round of their unification bout at Wembley on Saturday night to become undisputed heavyweight boxing champion again. The Ukrainian knocked down Dubois twice in the decisive fifth round before the referee …

How good is Usyk after his Round 5 KO of Dubois, and what next?

LONDON -- With his magnificent Round 5 demolition of Daniel Dubois on Saturday, Oleksandr Usyk provided more convincing evidence why he should be considered the best heavyweight since Lennox Lewis. The left hook that left Dubois (22-3, 21 KOs) in a …

Spellbinding Oleksandr Usyk lures Daniel Dubois into vicious KO and cruel lesson

Oleksandr Usyk beat Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night, knocking out the Briton to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion. Usyk, one of the finest boxers of this generation, secured a fifth-round stoppage, two years after beating …

War veterans go from Ukraine front lines to Wembley ringside for Usyk’s win over Dubois

By Canadian Press on July 19, 2025. LONDON (AP) — Ukrainian coal miner Andrii’s face lit up when he talked about meeting Oleksandr Usyk. “Wow!” the 36-year-old says in English. Andrii and more than a dozen other war veterans were on hand when Usyk beat …

"Ready to go again" - Noah Lyles shares raw reaction after loss in first 100m race of the season

American track and field athlete Noah Lyles shared his thoughts after making his 100m season debut at the London Diamond League on Saturday, July 19. The reigning Olympic 100m champion finished second behind Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville. Seville …

Oleksandr Usyk beats Daniel Dubois in brutal performance to reclaim undisputed heavyweight title

20 July 2025, 00:14 Oleksandr Usyk celebrates winning against Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium. Picture: Alamy Oleksandr Usyk has again become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world as he decisively defeated Daniel Dubois in the fifth round at …

Daniel Dubois vows ‘I’ll be back’ after second loss to Oleksandr Usyk

Usyk had shown his class against the 27-year-old from London during a one-sided contest in Krakow in 2023, where Dubois was adjudged to have landed an illegal low blow in round five, but the Ukrainian had been warned throughout fight week to expect a “ …