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Joanna Rowsell: Anna Henderson, Britain’s top women contender, triumphed at the National Championships in July following a challenging year marked by two broken collarbones. Although it’s one of the less severe bone injuries, she underwent surgery promptly and resumed training on her bike. In men’s competition, Josh Tarling secured the National Championship title after earning a bronze medal at the World Championships. He is a strong contender for the title and the course’s flatness favors him. However, he faces formidable competition from Italy’s Filippo Ganna; nonetheless, Josh has a good chance of winning.

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As a longtime fan of dancing and reality TV shows, I’m thrilled to share that Autumn is just around the corner, and with it comes the much-anticipated return of Strictly Come Dancing. Over the years, I’ve watched in awe as celebrities from various walks of life graced the stage and put their best foot forward, so to speak. From actors and musicians to athletes and TV personalities, each season brings a fresh lineup of famous faces that keep us entertained and engaged. The excitement is palpable, and I can’t wait to see who will don the sequins and glitz this year. Bring it on, Strictly!

Among the outstanding swimmers expected to shine in this race at the Games are Katie Ledecky from the USA, known for her endurance in freestyle since her debut in London 2012. Joining her is Summer McIntosh from Canada, who impressed at just 14 years old by finishing fourth in Tokyo 2021. Furthermore, Ariarne Titmus has been exceptional this season, setting a new world record for the 200m freestyle during Australian trials. Given Titmus’ impressive form and performances under pressure, she appears to be the frontrunner. However, Ledecky, now aged 27, may primarily focus on the 1500m event, but the unpredictability of head-to-head races makes anything possible. – Ellie Simmonds (Paraphrased)

For a gymnast, qualification is undeniably the most anxiety-inducing phase as it sets the tone for the rest of their Games. A misstep could mean an early exit from the competition. It’s not always about performing your most challenging routine, but rather positioning yourself to advance to the final with others. It’s a risky game. You assess the competitors and their scores, considering alternative routines they might have attempted. A decade ago, the advice would be for the British team to give it their all. But now, with the sheer depth and strength of competition from gymnasts like Max Whitlock and Luke Whitehouse, our athletes can afford to be more strategic. (Paraphrased by me)

Kevin Lygo, head of ITV, has expressed his disapproval towards the BBC’s approach in securing popular American series such as Gossip Girl and Suits.