Lake Placid 2023 FISU Winter World University Games: Day six of competition
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By Geoff Berkeley and Owen Lloyd in Lake Placid
By Geoff Berkeley and Owen Lloyd in Lake Placid
Niklas Malacinski and Evan Nichols enjoyed home Nordic combined success as they secured the United States’ first gold medal of the International University Sports Federation Winter World University Games here.
International University Sports Federation (FISU) Acting President Leonz Eder is looking to capitalise on the esports industry's boom while still incorporating physical activity into the competition.
By Geoff Berkeley and Owen Lloyd in Lake Placid
Spain starred in today's Alpine skiing combined contests at the Lake Placid 2023 International University Sports Federation (FISU) Winter World University Games as Albert Ortega and Celia Abad snatched victory late on at Whiteface Mountain.
Athletes are receiving non-fungible token (NFT) digital trophies at the Lake Placid 2023 International University Sports Federation (FISU) Winter World University Games following a collaboration with sports management and monetisation software company Leverade.
By Geoff Berkeley and Owen Lloyd in Lake Placid
Japan’s Mai Mihara stunned reigning world figure skating champion and double Olympic medallist Kaori Sakamoto to defend her women’s singles title at the International University Sports Federation Winter World University Games here.
PhD researcher from the University of Waterloo Natalie Knowles has claimed that Lake Placid is unlikely to be able to host the Winter Olympic Games again unless the impacts of climate change can be reduced.
By Geoff Berkeley and Owen Lloyd in Lake Placid
Former Canadian freestyle skier Philippe Marquis believes athletes have the "power to pave the way" on tackling climate change as they aim to help pull off the "biggest humanity comeback story ever".
By Geoff Berkeley and Owen Lloyd in Lake Placid
International University Sports Federation (FISU) Executive Council member Martin Doulton has warned that winter sport events could be gone by 2050 if sporting organisations do not to drastically reduce their carbon footprint.
Rin Sobue and Ryo Hirose secured the first gold medal of the Lake Placid 2023 International University Sports Federation (FISU) Winter World University Games here as Japan surged to the top of the standings with three titles on the first day of competition.
By Geoff Berkeley and Owen Lloyd in Lake Placid