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How Katie Ledecky swims faster than the rest of the world

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Five years removed from dominating the Olympic pool in Rio de Janeiro, Katie Ledecky is a different swimmer. She’s older and stronger, and she has used the time to fine-tune her mechanics, train her body, sculpt her physique and reconsider what’s possible. She enters the Tokyo Games with enormous expectations, based on not just her accomplishments but all of the possibilities. “Katie definitely has the potential to be better,” said Russell Mark, the high performance manager for USA Swimming. Read More...

Irish cult of relics a case of the head vs the heart

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By Eimear FlanaganBBC News NI Tommy BurnsSt Oliver Plunkett's head is on display at St Peter's Church in DroghedaA severed head, a stolen heart, a bloody Valentine - they could be props from a bad horror film. They are also among some of the more unusual items on public display as Christian relics in Irish churches. Depending on your viewpoint, the decayed body parts could be considered irreplaceable historical artefacts or grisly tourist attractions. Read More...

Travis VanderZanden Net Worth 2024

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He has also held executive positions at Lyft and Uber. His salary is not publicly known, but it is likely to be in the millions. Travis VanderZanden is an American businessman with an estimated net worth of $400 million. He is the founder and CEO of the scooter sharing service Bird, and has held executive positions at Lyft and Uber. His salary is not publicly known, but it is likely to be in the millions. Read More...