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Watch: Floyd Mayweather Plays Cards on Train to Paris, Ditches Private Jet With ‘Pilots’ On Off

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It seems Floyd Mayweather Jr. is taking it easy on a lavish European vacation. Some time ago, the undefeated former champion shared snapshots and clips of him enjoying a card session with a bunch of friends aboard a train in France. The boxing legend, now active in the exhibition boxing circuit post-retirement, last dueled John Gotti III in a controversial event.

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The world’s richest boxer enjoys his downtime at exotic locales. Usually, he prefers to jet set on one of his priced Gulfstreams to reach the destination. However, as his post conveyed, for a change, he decided to give some time off to his pilot crew. Thus, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and the gang headed to the ‘City of Love’ on one of the best-operated train systems in the world. From the looks of it, they appeared to have taken the world-famous Train à Grande Vitesse, or TGV.

Floyd Mayweather Jr.: Rumble in the Rails

In the post, Floyd Mayweather Jr. wrote, “I gave my pilots a couple of days off, and 15 of us hopped on a train to Paris to move around a little bit!” The first clip showed him sitting by the window seat with cards spread out in hand. A few bundles of bills decked the table. A friend, seated diagonally across the table, distributed the pieces. As the game progressed, they randomly picked the cards from the draw pile and arranged them alongside the one in hand.

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The game carried on, though there appeared to be some sort of confusion in the second footage. His voice was barely audible amidst the loud noise of the train. However, one of his friends could be heard saying, “You ain’t need it; you ain’t need it.” However, he subsequently played a card down.

From the warm hot springs of Iceland to the ice-laden roads in Aspen, Colorado, the video footage showed Floyd Mayweather Jr. having a gala time with family and friends.

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The undefeated former champion grabbed major headlines as rumors of a rematch with Manny Pacquiao surfaced. Nine years ago, the duo fought in what is considered to be the richest fight in the sport’s history. Unconfirmed talks of a rematch with John Gotti III also exist. Many fans will be eagerly looking forward to the two winding up the business left pending last year.

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Tiger Woods will not compete in one of the premier PGA tournaments

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The illustrious American golfer, Tiger Woods, will not partake in the Players Championship tournament.

The PGA Tour has unveiled a roster of 144 golfers slated to compete in the tournament, yet Tiger Woods’ name is notably absent. This premier PGA event is set to unfold this week at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Woods last graced the Players Championship in 2019, claiming victory in 2013.

The Players Championship boasts the largest purse in all golf tournaments, standing at a staggering $25 million. Typically, it attracts the top 50 players in the world rankings. However, unlike major championships, it falls under the auspices of the PGA Tour and is not an official event in other tours.

READ MORE ;Tiger Woods will NOT play the Players Championship next week as 15-time major winner misses the deadline to commit to the $25million tournament at TPC Sawgrass

As of 2023, the winner receives $4.5 million, representing 18% of the largest prize pool in golf. Additionally, they garner 80 points towards their world ranking, second only to majors where winners earn 100 points. By comparison, winners of other prominent tournaments receive between 65 and 70 points.

Tiger Woods Declining to Compete at Players Championship Is a Mystery - Sports Illustrated

The legendary American golfer, Tiger Woods, has assumed a position on the board of directors at PGA Tour Enterprises. Woods has been appointed as the vice-chairman of the newly formed PGA Tour Enterprises company. It’s reported that their focus will be on fan engagement and growth, as well as the development of new media, sponsorships, and commercial opportunities.

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Djokovic secret to claiming the Indian Wells victory after a five-year absence

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Novak Djokovic is looking for his sixth title in the California desert, which would break the record he shares with Federer.

Novak Djokovic wants it all. The best tennis player who ever wielded a racket so far arrived on Saturday to claim an impressive victory at the Indian Wells Masters 1000, the first tournament of the category in the calendar and that he had not played since 2019, between the pandemic and a vaccine against COVID-19.

Novak Djokovic had not played for five years but made it look like he played yesterday

Djokovic is poised to get a new record in the California desert. The six titles would break the all-time high of five that he currently shares with Roger Federer.

Djokovic Wins in Return to Indian Wells after 5-year Absence

The Serb, who defeated Alexandar Vukic 6-2, 5-7, 6-3, has now reached 400 Masters 1000 victories, the only other player to have more than him is Rafael Nada with 406. A record that the Mallorcan could lose when they meet in just two weeks in Miami.

The 24-time major champion will face in the third round of Indian Wells the Italian ‘lucky loser’ as some call Luca Nardi, who defeated the Chinese Zhang, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. The tennis player from Belgrade, who turns 37 on May 22, lives an eternal youth: “It’s been five years since I last played here and it seems like yesterday,” he claimed.

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At this point, Novak Djokovic has skin in the game and he’s preparing, like when he traveled to the Coachella Valley a week earlier (he was on the plane with Nadal on Thursday, February 22) to get used to the playing surface and the balls.

Novak Djokovic out to flip the 'script' in Indian Wells return | ATP Tour | Tennis

He had time to play soccer with the other tennis players on the natural grass lawn reserved for the pros at the Tennis Garden and share a charity event with Charlize Theron herself.

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Reliving Her Unfulfilled Dream, Simone Biles Takes Jonathan Owens on an Adventure

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Simone Biles has been lately posting updates of her Hawaiian holiday with her husband and giving away something to drool about in every post. Amid all these, she succinctly expressed her love for a four-legged creature. No, these are not her furry babies. It was the horses that took her heart. So much so that she made her husband, Jonathan Owens, ride on that. But that one outing does not seem to have satiated her love for the equines.

Therefore, Simone Biles embarked on that again. The 4x Olympic gold medalist churned out her childhood cowgirl dream, taking Jonathan Owens on an equestrian adventure one more time. Her Instagram handle remained witness to that.

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Simone Biles posted an Instagram story with her husband Jonathan Owens, and her childhood love, the horses. Photographed by Esther, she was seen in a black outfit nurturing her adoration for horses since ever. The two were seen having some cozy moments alongside the horses. Whereas other snaps found them riding the equines in a serene green backdrop. “New Post :)),” wrote Simone in the caption. She also showcased it on an Instagram post. One comment to that caught attention instantly.

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Jonathan Owens openly declared, “The only person who could get me on a horse ❤️😂”  Many might find it to be a replay of what took place just a few days back in this holiday outing only. On that occasion, expressing her love for equines, Simone Biles’ story expressed her excitement about getting acquainted with a colt alongside the sea beach. As she and Jonathan later rode the horse, the latter came out writing, “She (Simone Biles) got me out here on a horse.” Interestingly, amid this Hawaiian holiday, Biles took time to look into the Rodeo realm while rekindling her childhood love for the horses.

Dreaming of being a cowgirl ever since her childhood, just a few days back, the Olympian wrote a post celebrating Kortnee Solomon’s accolade during Women’s History Month. She recently became the first Black cowgirl to compete at the nationally televised ‘Black Rodeo’. Lauding her, Simone Biles wrote, “YES MA’AM 👏🏾👏🏾🤍🤍 go girl go girl!!!!” Alongside, she also revealed her attachment to the horses once again.

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“When I was younger I used to want to be a cowgirl so bad & someone told me there was no black cowgirls, so I hung my cowgirl hat up! LOOK NOW WAHOO! GO KORTNEE 🫶🏾 BLACK GIRL MAGIC!!!!” Notably, Simone also lent her voice to a female equestrian back in 2022.

Simone Biles And Jonathan Owens Release Adorable Engagement Photos | Essence

That year Rachael Blackmore became the first female jockey ever to win the Grand National Cup in the 182yr history of the sport. Lauding her, Simone said, “Congratulations on a sensational year, last year. It’s wonderful to see women’s sports take such huge strides around the world and you’re an inspiration to many other girls who want to be a jockey or just to achieve their dreams.” Being one of the most successful sportspersons, Simone has achieved enough a lot. However, behind that, a child seems to remain till now. The Hawaiian outing successfully brought that out.

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“Are You Fighting Me or Not?”: Claressa Shields Sends Separate Challenges to Alycia Baumgardner and Cris Cyborg

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Fresh off her MMA victory over Kelsey DeSantis, Claressa Shields is not resting. Her combat spirit is unquenched. Shields, the boxing GWOAT, now eyes the boxing ring again. Past confrontations? They fuel her fire. Remember her sparring with Cris Cyborg? That intensity hasn’t faded.

Now, Shields throws down the gauntlet after verbal spats. Alycia Baumgardner, who is now cleared to get back in the ring, is in her sights. Will Baumgardner step up? Can she handle Shields’ prowess?

154 Pounds of fury from Claressa Shields 

Claressa Shields took to Twitter with her trademark bravado after Alycia Baumgardner made a post that simply read, “Sign The Contract”, laying out bold challenges in no uncertain terms. Her first tweet thundered, “You got to come direct, who you telling the sign the contract? Y’all H03s ready to get smoked at 154, JUST LET ME KNOW, PUT IT ON THE FLO BIHH -Latto 🎶 #GWOAT #Claressashields #ShieldsBumgardner ????”

READ MORE ;Same thing Super Bowl weeken Cris Cyborg hits out at PFL for using her name to build Claressa Shields

This fiery call-out wasn’t just a random taunt; it was a calculated dare aimed squarely at Alycia Baumgardner, newly cleared of her suspension and hungry to reaffirm her dominance in the boxing world. Just as she steps back into the limelight, free from the shadows of her suspension, Shields’ challenge beckons, offering a high-stakes showdown that could redefine both their careers.

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Alycia Baumgardner, emerging fresh from her battle to clear her name from doping allegations, now faces a different kind of fight. The timing couldn’t be more perfect, or intense.

Meanwhile, Shields’ competitive flame burned just as fiercely towards MMA powerhouse Cris Cyborg. Merely minutes later, her second tweet escalated the challenge: “This H03 pressed too! Are you fighting me at 154 or not! #GWOAT #ShieldsSlowborg 😂” This wasn’t merely a tweet, she issued Cyborg the challenge with a screenshot showing that Cyborg blocked Shields on Twitter.

Negotiations to knockouts

The high-stakes tension between Claressa Shields and Cris Cyborg teeters on the edge of becoming a monumental showdown. Shields recounted their past, detailing a sparring session where she dominated, stating, “When I fought against Cris Cyborg in 2018, I took it easy on her… The first and the second round, I beat the s**t out of Cris Cyborg.” Her confidence is palpable, dismissing Cyborg’s boxing skills with, “She cannot box… she can’t mess with me on the day I have a flu.”

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This recount of their sparring match amplifies the anticipation, with Shields provocatively calling out, “@criscyborg when you want me to spank your a** again!?” Their previous encounters in the ring, laden with competitive fervor, set the stage for what could be a historic clash, transcending the boundaries of their respective sports.

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As the world watches, the questions linger—will Baumgardner step into this high-stakes arena? Can Cyborg settle their unfinished business in the ring? Who do you think will rise to the challenge and face the indomitable Claressa Shields?

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Floyd Mayweather Effect Ruined the State of Boxing? American Commentator Defends ‘TBE’

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The current trend in boxing has champions prioritizing an undefeated record above all else. This strategy could be seen as a byproduct of the influence of Floyd Mayweather on boxing. Mayweather’s dominance in the ring, coupled with his shrewd business decisions, has shown fighters like Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, Canelo Alvarez, and Danny Garcia a different path to success.

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Mayweather’s impact goes beyond his own career. He’s influenced the fight game by demonstrating the value of strategic opponent selection and career management. Still, he managed to go undefeated against skilled boxers like Oscar De La Hoya, Zab Judah, Shane Mosley and even Andre Berto. Now many fighters, even in the current era, strive to remain undefeated and want to land a lucrative fight as soon as possible in their career. However, according to American commentator, Floyd Mayweather himself doesn’t support the ‘Mayweather Effect’.

Floyd Mayweather doesn’t want fighters to follow him

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Not that long ago, Floyd Mayweather asked Terence Crawford to give Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis a chance inside the ring. However, a renowned commentator who goes by the name of Showbizz the Adult explained how Mayweather once talked about why he chose the “currency over legacy“. However, as per the commentator, at that time, Mayweather didn’t think that the other boxers would start following him, but when he saw what was happening, he wanted to reinforce the idea of old-school boxing where the fighters took on any formidable challenger regardless of the “currency” the fight would bring.

Showbizz stated, “Floyd Mayweather never meant for the whole boxing world to follow him like that. Floyd Mayweather was just giving an explanation on why he’s moving the way he’s moving. And it helped make him ‘TBE’. The thing about Floyd, he also had integrity. Look at his resume. Amazing. Look at his boxing ability. Amazing. He didn’t expect all these people to be followers and not do exactly what he did.” But now Mayweather had seen the effects of the ‘Floyd Mayweather Effect’ and he didn’t intend it to be that way.
Furthermore, he continued, “You all trying to be like me and you all ain’t like me. Now Floyd is talking that real s**t. We gotta get back to old school. Time to right the wrongs baby.” For that reason, he wants Terence Crawford to give Jaron Ennis a chance since he’s a boxer who deserves a spotlight.
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Floyd Mayweather is throwing his weight behind Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis as Terence Crawford’s next opponent. Crawford, struggling to secure a high-profile fight, was initially expected to rematch Errol Spence Jr. However, those plans fell through, leaving Crawford without a dance partner. Mayweather suggests that Crawford take on the rising star Ennis.
This matchup would be a fresh alternative for Crawford and could generate significant anticipation. Mayweather stated, “Somebody’s gotta give ‘Boots’ the opportunity. It’s been difficult for Terence Crawford to get the Spence rematch done, it’s been difficult to get the Canelo fight done, so his other option is to fight ‘Boots’ Ennis.” Currently, he’s the IBF welterweight titlist, and their bout would again allow Crawford to contest for the undisputed title.

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It’d definitely be an interesting match, and if Ennis is being backed by Mayweather then it’d turn out to be a treat for the hardcore boxing fans.
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Francis Ngannou says Anthony Joshua KO wasn’t painful: ‘That’s how I know I was knocked out’

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Francis Ngannou elicited laughter after getting knocked out by Anthony Joshua Friday in their heavyweight bout when a reporter asked if that was the hardest he’s been hit.

“In fact, I didn’t feel the punch,’’ Ngannou said at the post-fight press conference. “I think that’s what the knockout is about. I don’t feel any pain. That’s how I know I was knocked out.’’

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The powerful right hand from Joshua left Ngannou, the former UFC champion, flat on his back and unconscious in the boxing ring. He was given oxygen before getting back onto his feet, according to the DAZN broadcast.

Joshua knocked down Ngannou in the first round and again in the second round before finishing him off at 2:38 of the second round.

How Anthony Joshua dispatched Francis Ngannou with destructive second-round knockout victory - The Athletic

“He did what Tyson Fury couldn’t,’’ Ngannou said, referring to his pro debut in October when he knocked down Fury in a fight he lost in a controversial split decision. “It wasn’t my day and (Joshua) was just way better than me today.”

Ngannou, 37, said he needs to process what happened Friday before deciding what’s next. The fighter from Cameroon said he might take an MMA fight.

UPDATE ;Anthony Joshua names four potential next fight options including Deontay Wilder and former foe

“But you can be sure that I’m not done here,’’ he said of boxing. “Absolutely not. I’m not done.”

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Michael Jordan beats Tiger Woods and Cristiano Ronaldo to top spot on list of best paid athletes EVER – but how does LeBron James compare to soccer stars Lionel Messi and David Beckham?

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Michael Jordan is the best-paid athlete of all-time, earning more than $1billion more than any other athlete in inflation-adjusted earnings over his career.

While Jordan only earned $94million during his time as a player with the Bulls and Wizards in NBA contracts, Jordan has raked in the cash in off-court endorsement and brand deals.

Jordan is only one of nine athletes all-time to earn more than $1billion in non-inflation earnings for athletes, with the basketball legend also topping the list for non-inflation paydays at $2.7billion all-time.

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The numbers for every athlete were reported by Sportico, with Jordan largely benefitting from having been retired from sports for more than 20 years and watching his investments grow.

Last year alone, the Jordan Brand, part of Nike, had $6.6billion in revenue. Nike overall had $51billion. Jordan has had a royalty-based partnership with Nike since he joined the Bulls the first time in 1984.

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Sportico provided both the top-50 athletes earnings, and their earnings adjusted for inflation of the time period. The athlete with the earliest debut on the list is Gary Player in 1953, barely beating Arnold Palmer in 1954.

Palmer is one of the highest earners with inflation included at No 4 overall at $1.76billion. He only earned $885million without inflated figures.

Finishing in between Jordan and Palmer are Tiger Woods and Cristiano Ronaldo, with Woods being the only other athlete to cross $2billion all-time at $2.66B with inflation adjustments.

Ronaldo’s big-money transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr helped the Portuguese international come in third at $1.92B in inflation-adjusted earnings.

There are only four active athletes in the top 10, with LeBron James coming in at No5, at $1.7billion earned. His total not adjusted for inflation is $1.36billion.

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There is a tie for sixth in the inflation-adjusted earnings between Lionel Messi and Jack Nicklaus, although the current Inter Miami star has earned much more than ‘The Golden Bear’ all-time not fixed for inflation.

Messi has earned $1.36billion all-time, compared to Nicklaus’ $890million.

Messi’s Inter Miami boss, David Beckham, comes in  at No 8 after long spells with Real Madrid and Manchester United at $1.13billion before the inflation adjustment.

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Rounding out the top 10 are Roger Federer and Floyd Mayweather, who both clear a billion with the adjustments.

The top 16 have all earned more than a billion when inflation adjustments kick in, including Neymar at No 16 at $1,01billion.

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Only one female made the top 50, in Serena Williams at a tie for No 40 with former boxer Evander Holyfield, both earning $630 million all-time when adjusted.

The most represented sport in the top 50 is basketball, with a dozen players earning a combined $13billion with inflation.

Golf, boxing, and racing, which combines the athletes in NASCAR and Formula 1, all have more than five members of the top 50.

Only two athletes on the list retired before the year 2000 on the list in George Foreman, who gets a likely boost to No 26 overall because of his entrepreneurial career, and Magic Johnson, who is in a three-way tie at No 34.

Barely making the list at No 50 is the only mixed martial artist on the list in Conor McGregor, who has made $555million all-time adjusted for inflation.

McGregor is also the only athlete on the list to be the lone representative from his or her sport.

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Even with football being America’s most popular sport, the highest gridiron earner is Tom Brady, at No 23 overall.

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Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Vukic Live Stream & Tips – Djokovic to Cruise to Victory at Indian Wells

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Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Vukic Preview

Aleksandar Vukic hasn’t beaten a Top 100 player this year and is set for a swift exit in Indian Wells. I am backing Novak Djokovic to cruise to victory in under 18.5 games.
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Novak Djokovic has won in straight sets in 12 of his last 13 matches against players outside the Top 50.

  • Aleksandar Vukic is 1-8 against Top 20 players.
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This will be the first match between Novak Djokovic and Aleksandar Vukic.
Novak Djokovic Stats
Nationality: Serbia
Age: 36 (22 May 1987)
Height: 6’2″ (1.88m)
Plays: Right-Handed
World Ranking: 1
Career High: 1 (July 2011)
ATP Tour Titles: 98
2023 ATP Tour Titles: 7
Career Grand Slam Singles Titles: 24 (10 Australian Open, 3 French Open, 7 Wimbledon, 4 US Open)
Indian Wells Masters Best Result: Winner (2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016)
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Novak Djokovic Form

Novak Djokovic went 56-7 last year, winning the Adelaide International, Australian Open, French Open, Cincinnati Masters, US Open, Paris Masters and ATP Finals.
The World No.1 started 2024 at the United Cup where he went 2-1, his defeat coming against Alex de Minaur.
The Serbian was unable to win an 11th Australian Open title, getting to the semi-finals where he went down in 4 sets to Jannik Sinner.

Aleksandar Vukic Stats

Nationality: Australia
Age: 27 (6 April 1996)
Height: 6’2″ (1.88m)
Plays: Right-Handed
World Ranking: 69
Career High: 48 (August 2023)
ATP Tour Titles: 0
Indian Wells Masters Best Result: Second Round (2021)
Aleksandar Vukic Form
Aleksandar Vukic lost his opening four matches of the year, finally getting a win in Los Cabos before suffering a 6-3 6-0 second round defeat to Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Vukic Live Stream & Tips - Djokovic to Cruise to Victory at Indian Wells
The Australian failed to qualify in Acapulco, going down 6-4 6-3 to World No.146 Terence Atmane.

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Vukic got past World No.149 Shintaro Mochizuki 7-6 7-6 in his opening match in Indian Wells.
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Crossing 1500 Miles for Simone Biles, 10 Year Old Shares Surreal Experience: “Felt Shocked”

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In the realm of gymnastics, few figures radiate as brilliantly as Simone Biles. A pioneer and a beacon of inspiration for numerous budding athletes, Biles has reshaped the landscape of the sport through her unparalleled skill and unwavering resolve. Most recently, Lydia Dimmick, a budding gymnast from Curwensville Area Elementary School, was bestowed with the rare chance of a lifetime: to compete at the esteemed Simone Biles International Invitational held in Texas.

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Gathered at the illustrious George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. This esteemed event draws aspiring gymnasts from across the globe, each harboring a fervent desire to emulate their idol, Simone Biles. Yet, amidst the spirited atmosphere, the poignant words of this young girl resonated deeply with all in attendance, infusing the occasion with an additional dose of motivation and warmth.

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Lydia Dimmick, a ten-year-old fourth-grade student embarked on an exciting journey to Texas to showcase her gymnastic talents at the Simone Biles International Invitational. Held from February 1st to 4th at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The invitation to compete in such a renowned event is no small achievement.

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Lydia, representing Tate’s Gymnastics LLC from Indiana, PA, earned her spot as a USA gold-level gymnast. This exclusive opportunity is reserved for gymnasts who have demonstrated exceptional proficiency. With Tate’s Gymnastics sending three gold-level gymnasts to the competition.

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Lydia, alongside her teammates, proudly represented her gym among 3,600 female gymnasts hailing from 26 states and three countries. Attending the invitational was a dream come true for Lydia, but it also brought forth a whirlwind of emotions. As she says, “I was excited, scared and nervous.” She further added, ” Simone is a role model to me because she lives her dreams and carries them out.”

A dream realized amidst resilience and determination

Despite the nerves, Lydia found herself inspired by the opportunity to meet her role model, Simone Biles, along with other elite gymnasts such as Jordan Chiles and Joscelyn Roberson. “I felt shocked when I walked into the room where she was standing in front of me, close enough that I could even hug her,” Lydia said about Simone. But Lydia’s journey to the invitational was not just about competition; it was her resilience and determination.

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Despite initial fears and challenges in her gymnastics journey, Lydia found support from her community and mentors like Lindsey Bilger. With their encouragement, she persevered, progressing from Xcel silver to gold level, setting her sights on even greater accomplishments in the future. Returning home with medals in hand, Lydia’s joy was amplified by the overwhelming support of her family, friends, and teachers.

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