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UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

The tragedy of the 'invisible killer' of the young

Sudden cardiac arrest in young people can be fatal when cardiac arrest signs are missed and defibrillators are not connected promptly.
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Teenage French prodigy Paul Seixas to become youngest Tour de France cyclist for 89 years

Paul Seixas, a 19-year-old cyclist, will debut in the Tour de France, aiming to be France's first male winner since 1985.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
1 month ago

Lamine Yamal responds to Lionel Messi comparisons: 'I hope I can follow his footsteps' | Barca Universal

Lamine Yamal, at 18, won the World's Young Sportsman of the Year award, showcasing his potential and responsibility as a role model.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'You need to have arrogance' - Rooney and Littler on being number one

"I've always had belief and this is where I think there's loads of comparisons [between us]. I think you have to have a certain level of arrogance to be at your best," Rooney told Littler in the latest episode of BBC Sport's The Wayne Rooney Show.
Liverpool FC
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
1 month ago

Inter president speaks out after Barcelona target Alessandro Bastoni told to leave Italy

Bastoni faces unfair media scrutiny despite being young and making mistakes, and he remains an asset to Inter and Italian football.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Teen sensations are meant to be one in a million so why does it feel as if prodigies are taking over? | Emma John

Recent years have seen a surge of young athletes achieving remarkable success in various sports, showcasing their exceptional talent at early ages.
Boston
fromNBC Sports Boston
3 months ago

20 Under 25 results: Drake Maye edges Patriots teammate in loaded class

NBC Sports Boston's 2024 '20 Under 25' voting contest resulted in Patriots quarterback Drake Maye narrowly winning the top spot over cornerback Christian Gonzalez by 0.1 percent in the closest race yet.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
4 months ago

6-Year-Old Skier Hit Cobert's Couloir Like It's Nothing

Six- and eight-year-old siblings descend Corbet's Couloir at Jackson Hole with surprising skill, making the notoriously difficult run appear like a normal trail.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

'Oh my gosh, you're a baby.' Meet Meila Brewer, UCLA's 16-year-old soccer star

There's always some story or tidbit involving Meila Brewer that will make her teammates laugh or gush about playing alongside the freshman center back who's believed to be the youngest athlete in UCLA history. Why, it wasn't so long ago that Brewer floored everybody else on the women's soccer team when each player shared how old they were when the pandemic hit. As almost everybody ticked off one year or another in high school, all eyes turned to Brewer.
Soccer (FIFA)
California
fromThe Mercury News
7 months ago

Brentwood girl, 17, collecting multiple wins in world of sprint car racing

17-year-old Adrianna DeMartini is a fourth-generation sprint car racer from Brentwood competing successfully on California dirt tracks with strong family support.
fromIrish Independent
9 months ago

Ireland's Conor Kelly storms to gold at European U-20 Championships with record-breaking performance

Kelly set a new personal best with a time of 45.85 in the 400m final in Finland, surpassing his previous Irish U-20 record.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Kelia Mehani Gallina: the 12-year-old girl staring down monster waves at Teahupo'o | Kieran Pender

Kelia Mehani Gallina, just 12 years old, is the youngest competitor in WSL history after winning the event trials to secure a spot in the main draw.
World news
Bicycling
fromCyclingnews
10 months ago

Why are more juniors making the leap directly into the WorldTour? A deep dive into the new normal

Younger riders are successfully transitioning to professional cycling despite high training demands.
Bicycling
fromCyclingnews
10 months ago

'It doesn't get much bigger than this' - Young Briton Oscar Onley battles with Pogacar, Vingegaard, Van der Poel at the Tour de France

Oscar Onley, a 22-year-old British racer, impressively finished fourth in Stage 4 of the Tour de France, showcasing his skills among cycling's elite.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
11 months ago

The British teenage trio creating Wimbledon history

Three British players under 17 will make their Wimbledon women's singles debut for the first time in history.
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