The incredible effort, which saw him finish the race in 46.40 seconds, meant a first-ever medal for China in the 100m freestyle, The Daily Mail reported on Thursday (August 1). A former competitive swimmer who represented Australia in previous Olympic Games, Brett Hawke, took to his Instagram page just after the race, stating: “Listen, I’m just going to be honest, I am angry at that swim.” “Look I’m angry for a number of reasons....

A similar story happened very recently during the 2024 Paris Olympics. An Olympic record for the men’s discus throw, which was set by Virgilijus Alekna during the 2004 Athens Olympics, stood untouched for 20 whole years. That is until it was finally broken by none other than the athlete’s son, Mykolas Alekna. Scroll down to learn more! All parents wish for their children to become the best they can be, and some live to see this come true in the most spectacular fashion possible Share icon Image credits: IMAGO / Beautiful Sports...

The Ugandan athlete, 33, was set on fire in the small town of Endebess, Kenya, during a disagreement with her partner, Dickson Ndiema. Officials revealed that Dickson had entered her property on Sunday, September 1, while Rebecca was at church with her two children. He was allegedly armed with a can of petrol. When the Olympic runner returned, the pair were locked in an argument before the enraged boyfriend doused her in petrol and set her ablaze....

Our protagonist, a 29-year-old man (let’s call him John), found himself at a crossroads when his estranged parents reached out to him, trying to reconnect after abandoning him when he was just 13 years old. More info: Reddit When he was 7, this man’s parents divorced and left him to stay with his mom, until she moved in with her boyfriend 2 years later, sending him to life with his dad Share icon Image credits: Alexander Mass (not the actual photo)...

But is putting them before the children fair? This father threatened his 19-year-old daughter that he would stop paying her tuition if she didn’t apologize for her rude behavior toward his new girlfriend. Wanting to check if he made the right choice, he decided to consult other netizens. Adult children may find it hard to accept their widowed parent has found someone new Share icon Image credits: Karolina Grabowska / pexels (not the actual photo)...

But Reddit user MakesS**tGood faced heat from their girlfriend’s racist parents when they said that everything, including garlic, was spicy at their Mexican restaurant. The original poster (OP) was dumbfounded as they had themselves customized the spice levels as per the girlfriend’s parents’ preference. More info: Reddit The poster of this story is a non-binary Mexican-American who invited their white girlfriend’s parents to their Mexican restaurant Share icon Image credits: freepik (not the actual photo)...

But not this guy. At 42, he’s still living at his parents’ house, doesn’t have a job, doesn’t do chores, and disrespects his parents. So, his sibling had no desire to take him in. They did, however, share a story of how they tricked the parents by pretending they were going to let him move in. Twice. Many a family has their black sheep: the one sibling that might be a little bit of a freeloader Share icon Image credits: daniskim (not the actual photo)...

Taking to their social media on July 15, the Prince and Princess of Wales uploaded a picture of their youngest children watching their country’s attempt to bring the UEFA European Football Championship Cup home. Despite losing 2-1 to Spain, the British Royal family showcased their pride, with the heirs to the thrones writing on their Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Instagram pages: “@england, your teamwork, grit, and determination were an inspiration to all of us, young and old....

One Redditor had an encounter with such a person, as one random lady decided her driveway was the perfect place to park her car “for just 2 minutes.” More info: Reddit Parking wars are real, and it’s always the entitled ones who think they own the road Share icon Image credits: Ethan Wilkinson / Pexels (not the actual photo) One Redditor came face to face with a next-level parking nightmare when a random woman decided a private driveway was the perfect spot for her car Share icon Image credits: Jermaine Ulinwa / Pexels (not the actual photo)...

The study, published in the journal eLife, has unveiled the first comprehensive brain map detailing the regions activated in prairie voles during mating and pair bonding. The small Midwestern rodents are among the 3% to 5% of mammals that form long-term monogamous pair bonds, closely resembling the social and mating behavior of humans. Share iconA new study has unveiled the first comprehensive brain map detailing brain regions activated during mating in prairie voles, a species known for its long-term relationships Image credits: Dương Hữu/Unsplash Therefore, scientists believe that studying the wide-eyed rodents may offer a glimpse into the neural circuits that facilitate these complex social behaviors inside the human brain....

As mentioned before, Daniel has visited various places on our planet and capturing the most remote locations. For this post, we decided to focus on his series ‘Vietnam from Above,’ which showcases the diverse and absolutely stunning landscapes of Southeast Asia. Scroll down to explore all the vibrant colors of this unique place, and let us know if you’ve ever visited Vietnam. If so, what did you love the most about it?...

After being treated coldly by his stepchildren, one widower reached out to the r/AITAH community to find out if he was wrong for selling his home and forcing them to find a new place to live. Below, you’ll find the full story, as well as some of the replies invested readers shared and a conversation with Martin Lock of Step Parent World. Before losing his wife, this man was letting his stepchildren stay in his home for free Share icon Image credits: LightFieldStudios (Not the actual photo)...

Multi-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles and her team shared photos on her Instagram, showing the team in high spirits and decked out in their uniforms prepared to train in what appears to be a French gym. Share icon Image credits: simonebiles Share icon Image credits: simonebiles The Instagram update comes after a TikTok video posted by the athlete to announce the team’s departure to Paris after their last practice run in the United States....

Snoop impressed viewers earlier this week, wearing a tracksuit in the colors of the American flag and a Team USA shirt that paid respect to the late NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, CNN reported on Tuesday (June 25). The 52-year-old artist reportedly laced up for a 200-meter exhibition race against Trinidadian former Olympic medalist Ato Boldon and two-time NCAA outdoor 200m champion Wallace Spearmon. The Drop It Like It’s Hot hitmaker isn’t exactly known for his sporty lifestyle....

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Every October, the costumes we see at parties, on the streets, and on social media reflect the most significant cultural moments of the year, as well as iconic movies and TV shows that have gone viral throughout the years and remain timeless. This year is no different, as fashion experts at British online fashion retailer Boohoo have listed a lineup of characters and themes that we are bound to see this October 31st, inspired by those who have dominated the headlines and our imaginations....

From big-ticket items that will make your neighbors green with envy to everyday essentials that are suddenly within reach, these 22 highly anticipated deals are about to make your shopping dreams come true. So, grab your credit card (and maybe a comfy chair for all that clicking) and get ready to score big! Credit: digitalmomblog.com Credit: digitalmomblog.com Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops!...

Bored Panda contacted Maaike to find out more about her comics. We were interested in what inspired the artist to start creating her series in the first place. We learned that: “I’ve actually been drawing autobiographical comics since kindergarten, and always dreamed about becoming a professional comic artist.” More info: Instagram | Facebook | maaikehartjes.nl As for the topic that became a major inspiration for the illustrator, Maaike mentioned: “Black Lives Matter inspired me to learn more about racism and from there I started drawing more about social issues besides relatable personal stuff....

If you’re one of us, you’ll likely love the content we’ve prepared for you today. And if you’re not, let’s say you’re a guy, this is your chance to delve into the mysteries of the woman’s world and perhaps learn something new about us. Without further ado, scroll down and enjoy the selection of the best memes from girls to girls, and let us know in the comments below which one you relate to the most!...

“As someone who already lives and struggles with the effects of PTSD, I was finding it harder and harder to cope with the isolation, fear, depression and uncertainty. I found that memes, dumb as it may sound, were an increasingly comforting means of escape. I had been posting two memes per day on my personal stories and was getting more and more views, reactions and generally positive responses to them,” they shared....