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Washington Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen pulls out of the US Open after elbow surgery
NEW YORK — Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen withdrew from the U.S. Open on Monday, two days after announcing she had arthroscopic surgery on her right elbow because of 'persistent pain.' The sixth-ranked Zheng was coming off a first-round loss at Wimbledon last month. 'Over the past months, I've been dealing with persistent pain in my right elbow during training and matches,' the right-handed 22-year-old from China said on social media Saturday. 'Despite trying various treatments to manage it, the discomfort never fully went away.'
The Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Who is Olympic champion and Tour de France star Remco Evenepoel's wife Ouimaima Rayane?
OLYMPIC gold medalist Remco Evenepoel is widely regarded as one of the best time trialists of his generation. And his wife Ouimaima Rayane has been supporting him through the highs and the lows. 4 4 4 Who is Remco Evenepoel's wife Ouimaima Rayane? Ouimaima Rayane, also known as "Oumi", and Remco Evenepoel's relationship is like no other. Oumi prefers to keep herself out of the limelight but SunSport understands that she is of a Morrocan descent and is in her early 20s. They grew up on the same street in Schepdaal, but became friends at the age of 17, before getting engaged and then married last year. Oumi once told the Dutch language magazine: "A cyclist was not at all my type, but a click happened. A deep connection developed between us." "The moments when we can go away together are very rare. Many friends of my age take trips with their partners. It's quite normal but, with Remco and me, it's not at all obvious. Believe me: our life is more boring than that of the average Belgian. "We spend more time in bed or in the armchair than many people our age. Everything is planned. We can compare this life to that of a family man. "There is nothing glamorous. We are simple people. His schedule is very strict, even if we try to find time for ourselves. We have to make a lot of sacrifices to achieve the goals. "Otherwise, we don't reach the top," 4 What are the cheating rumours? News roamed around social media last year that Remco Evenepoel and his wife Ouimaima Rayane had split after allegedly cheating and the fact that 'Oumi' deleted all the posts from her Instagram. This turned out not to be the case and the Olympic Champion addressed this topic in an interview. Evenepoel told Het Laatste Nieuws: 'Gossip and rumours are not news to us, even though it was extreme this time. That's how it has always been. We just try to remain there as a team. "Oumi and I discuss everything openly and without any hesitation, we don't keep anything from each other. "We don't stoop to that level and even though it sometimes scares us, we mainly laugh about it.' 'When I fell in April (Evenepoel fractured a shoulder blade and collarbone at Itzulia Basque Country, ed.), there was doubt. "Would I make it to the Tour? I only had two months, and I can count myself lucky to have a mature, strong woman like Oumi standing next to me at such a moment.
Fox News
08-07-2025
- Fox News
Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton's DUI mugshot comes out months after arrest
The mugshot of former U.S. Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Mary Lou Retton was released Tuesday, months after Retton was arrested on a DUI charge in West Virginia. The mugshot showed the former gymnastics star in a somber mood, seemingly on the verge of tears. Retton was charged with one count of driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs on May 17, according to Marion County court records. She was released from jail after posting a personal recognizance bond of $1,500. In a statement previously provided to Fox News Digital by Retton's attorney, Edmund J. Rollo, the gold medalist admitted to driving under the influence and apologized. "I take full responsibility for my actions," the statement said. "What happened was completely unacceptable. I make no excuses. To my family, friends and my fans: I have let you down, and for that I am deeply sorry. "I am determined to learn and grow from this experience, and I am committed to making positive changes in my life. I truly appreciate your concern, encouragement and continued support." Retton also entered a no-contest plea, and a Marion County judge fined her $100, according to Rollo. "Mary Lou Retton appeared in court this afternoon and entered a no-contest plea to a non-aggravated DUI charge stemming from a recent incident," Rollo told Fox News Digital. "Mary Lou accepted full responsibility for her actions and received a standard $100 fine, consistent with sentencing guidelines for first-time, non-aggravated offenses in this jurisdiction. "In keeping with her values, Mary Lou made no request for special treatment and was subject to the same legal process as any other individual. She is grateful for the professionalism of law enforcement and the court system, and she fully respects the outcome. Mary Lou has expressed a sincere desire to use this experience as a moment for reflection and accountability. She asks for privacy as she moves forward with her personal and professional life." Retton was charged with one count of driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs May 17, according to Marion County Court records. She was released from jail after posting a personal recognizance bond of $1,500. Retton was nicknamed "America's sweetheart" during her gold medal-winning performance at the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles. She was just 16 when she scored perfect 10s in the floor exercise and vault in the final two rotations to become the first American woman to win the Olympic all-around title. She earned five medals that year — one gold, two silver and two bronze. After she retired from gymnastics, Retton became a motivational speaker and frequently shared messages about the benefits of proper nutrition and exercise. She also served on the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports under former President George W. Bush. Retton was diagnosed with a "rare form of pneumonia" in 2023, and her family said at the time she was "fighting for her life." She was admitted to an intensive care unit as doctors helped her fight the illness. "This is serious, and this is life, and I'm so grateful to be here," she said on NBC's "Today" in 2024. "I am blessed to be here because there was a time when they were about to put me on life support." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton's shocking DUI mugshot is seen for the first time
Former Olympic gold medalist Mary-Lou Retton is seen looking bleary eyed in her mugshot photo after she was caught with a screw top bottle of wine in her Porsche. The photo obtained by shows the 57-year-old moments after she was arrested for DUI in her home state of West Virginia in May. Tanned Retton can be seen looking disheveled and appeared to be crying, with her eyes puffy, wearing a yellow t-shirt and gold jewelry. It is a far cry from the appearance she put in at her daughter's wedding in Dallas in late June, ditching her oxygen tank for the entire of the nuptials. She was hospitalized in the ICU in 2023 with a rare pneumonia that she said scarred her lungs and forced her to use oxygen tubes to breathe. However, the tubes are not visible in the mugshot, taken on May 17, after she was arrested, and refused to have her blood tested for alcohol. She appeared in court in West Virginia after the arrest, entering a no-contest plea to a non-aggravated DUI charge, receiving a $100 fine – the standard amount for a first-time offense. More to follow...
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton's shocking DUI mugshots are seen for the first time
Former Olympic gold medalist Mary-Lou Retton is seen looking bleary eyed in her mugshot photo after she was caught with a screw top bottle of wine in her Porsche. The photo obtained by shows the 57-year-old moments after she was arrested for DUI in her home state of West Virginia in May. Tanned Retton can be seen looking disheveled and appeared to be crying, with her eyes puffy, wearing a yellow t-shirt and gold jewelry. It is a far cry from the appearance she put in at her daughter's wedding in Dallas in late June, ditching her oxygen tank for the entire of the nuptials. She was hospitalized in the ICU in 2023 with a rare pneumonia that she said scarred her lungs and forced her to use oxygen tubes to breathe. However, the tubes are not visible in the mugshot, taken on May 17, after she was arrested, and refused to have her blood tested for alcohol. She appeared in court in West Virginia after the arrest, entering a no-contest plea to a non-aggravated DUI charge, receiving a $100 fine – the standard amount for a first-time offense.
