17歳のとき、アリソン・ストーキーは一枚の写真によって瞬く間に有名になりました。この予期せぬ有名になり、彼女はメディアやパパラッチからの執拗な追跡に苦しむことになります。その写真がこちらです。
2007年、アリソン・ストーキーは数多くのアスリートの中の一人に過ぎませんでした。当時高校生で、アメリカでモデルのアルバイトをしながら、棒高跳び選手として数々の記録を更新していました。しかし、競技中に撮影された写真がきっかけで、彼女の人生は一変します。その写真はインターネット上で瞬く間に広まり、彼女は一瞬でネット上の話題となりました。
Natasa Stankovic and Hardik Pandya announced their separation a few weeks ago, and new details about their breakup have now come to light. An insider close to the former couple has revealed that the split was largely due to Hardik’s “flamboyant” and “self-centered” behavior, which ultimately made Natasa uncomfortable in the relationship.
According to the source cited by Times Now, Natasa found Hardik’s personality increasingly difficult to deal with. “He was too flamboyant and too full of himself. Natasa couldn’t handle it anymore,” the insider explained. Despite her attempts to adapt to Hardik’s personality, she felt a growing sense of discomfort. The source added, “There was a significant gap between their personalities. Natasa tried to keep up, but it became exhausting. Eventually, she decided to step back.”
The decision to separate was not made overnight but was a gradual process. The insider noted that Natasa’s discomfort grew over time, especially as Hardik did not change his behavior. “The decision was very painful for Natasa and did not happen suddenly. It was a slow, continuous strain that eventually led her to this decision,” the source shared.
Natasa and Hardik, who married in May 2020 and renewed their vows in February 2023 through Hindu and Christian ceremonies, officially confirmed their separation in July 2024. In their joint statement, they described the decision as “tough” and emphasized their commitment to co-parenting their son, Agastya.
Their statement read, “After four years together, Hardik and I have decided to part ways. We tried our best and believe this is the best decision for both of us. This choice was difficult, given the joy, mutual respect, and companionship we shared while growing our family.”
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The couple assured that their son, Agastya, will remain the focus of their lives. “We are grateful for Agastya, who will continue to be central to both our lives. We will co-parent to ensure his happiness and request privacy during this challenging time,” they added.
Since the separation, there have been rumors that Hardik is now dating singer Jasmin Walia. Meanwhile, Natasa has moved to her hometown in Serbia with their 4-year-old son.
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Now that the Paris Olympics are over, the temporary air conditioning units shipped in for athletes are poised to have a second — and hopefully third — life.
There was a good amount of drama around these units. Planners initially didn’t include them in their design for competitors’ housing, opting instead for more energy-efficient options. Moreover, AC just hasn’t been as necessary in cooler climates until lately and is still relatively uncommon in homes across Europe. But heatwaves pose big risks for athletes, many of whom decided to supply their own mobile units to stay cool.
There was a good amount of drama around these units
Thousands of them were reportedly ordered for the Olympic Village, where more than 14,000 athletes stayed during the Olympics. The Games came to a close on August 11th, but the AC units aren’t going anywhere yet. They’ll stay there a while longer for the Paralympics scheduled for August 28th through September 8th.
And while competitors in the Olympics had to pay for their own air conditioning, organizers say they’ll provide units to Paralympics athletes “free of charge for medical reasons, at a ratio of one for every three athletes” in an email to The Verge. The village is expected to host some 8,000 athletes during the Paralympics. Some of the people competing have disabilities that affect their bodies’ ability to regulate temperature, the email notes.
Heat was already a safety concern going into the Olympics. Beyond affecting athletes’ performance, unyielding heat can potentially also lead to exhaustion and heatstroke. Temperatures in Paris reached upwards of 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) in Paris in July as a heat dome suffocated the Games for several days.
Similar concerns have been raised at previous Olympic events, but the risks rise each year with climate change. “The world watched athletes swelter in 35°C heat. If the atmosphere wasn’t overloaded with emissions from burning fossil fuel, Paris would have been about 3°C cooler and much safer for sport,” Friederike Otto, a physicist with an international group of researchers called World Weather Attribution, said on X on July 31st. World Weather Attribution published an analysis that found that the heatwave affecting the region that month wouldn’t have occurred without human-induced climate change.
Paris Olympic organizers faced a conundrum. Air conditioners can help people stay safe during a heatwave, but they also contribute to the climate crisis because of all the energy they burn through. ACs can also stress the power grid during heatwaves, which can lead to dangerous power outages when people need cooling the most. Urban planners around the world are trying to find more sustainable options, including installing energy-efficient heat pumps or topping buildings with gardens or white roofs to avoid trapping heat.
The Paris Olympic Village used a geothermal cooling system that piped cool water underneath the floor. Paired with other insulating design elements, the system was intended “to achieve a target temperature of 23-26° Celsius [73.4-78.8 Fahrenheit] at the hottest time of the day in a heatwave,” the email from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) says.
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That just wasn’t enough to assuage competing teams’ concerns. The IOC says that the AC units were rented. After the Paralympics, they’re supposed to be refurbished and reused by the supplier.
The village will continue to rely on its built-in cooling system, part of an effort to turn it into a new “sustainable city district” after competitors leave. That includes plans for 2,500 homes, a student residence, and a hotel — all designed with the hopes of minimizing their impact on the environment.
“We tried to find a balance in the design and fit-out of the Village between a long-term objective to create a sustainable neighbourhood; and a short-term responsibility to give high-performance athletes the best conditions in which to prepare,” IOC spokesperson Arthur Fel said in the email to The Verge. “A/C is culturally widespread in some parts of the world, but not in France.”
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Amber Rutter says she is owed an apology from shooting’s international governing body after she missed out on an Olympic gold medal in Paris.
Rutter had to settle for silver in the women’s skeet final on August 4 after she was judged to have missed a shot, even though television replays appeared to show she had clipped the target.
She and her coach protested at the time, and on Tuesday she again called for a “fair playing field” in her sport – either through improved judging or the use of VAR technology which is present in other shooting competitions run under the auspices of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
Rutter wrote on Instagram that she did not want to get “sucked into the negativity of what could have been” but said she felt compelled to speak out to help “spark change” in her sport.
“I feel like I owe it not just myself but the entire shooting community to highlight and address the matter,” she said on the social media platform.
“Every athlete, especially at the Games, deserves to compete on a fair playing field. Whether that be through experienced and exceptional judging, or new technologies such as VAR which we have always had in place previously at ISSF competitions.
“At this point in time, I can’t imagine a huge amount will be done, and that is not what I am looking for.
“However, I do believe some accountability needs to be taken to acknowledge and an apology for the incorrect decision ultimately costing me an opportunity of winning an Olympic gold medal. And furthermore a plan to prevent something like this happening in the future.
“There were multiple occasions through the final day where other shooters had a similar experience to myself and I am sure have the same feelings as myself.”
Rutter added: “This has not taken away anything from my Games, I honestly had no expectations (and) to be completely honest I didn’t believe I would even make it through the first day with the little prep both physically and mentally.
“I am pleased to say that it has shone a brighter light on the Games for me! Now it’s time to be a Mum and a Wife again, enjoy life with a splash of silver.”
The ISSF has been contacted for comment.
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