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Simon Schempp ended his biathlon career in January 2021. His silver medal after a photo finish at the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang is legendary. Here's what the ex-biathlete is doing today.

Marcel Hirscher dominated the Alpine Ski World Cup for almost a decade before ending his career in autumn 2019. In the meantime, the Austrian has his own winter sports brand with "Van Deer". He doesn't get athletic on the slopes, but in enduro motorsports. He is separated from his wife of many years, Laura.

In the ISPO.com interview, Jakob Schubert talks about his passion for climbing, mental strength, and what he will take with him from the Olympics - besides his bronze medal.

The Olympic Games are not only a competition for the best sporting performances - they are also a picture of society. In past competitions they have become a reflection of growing openness and tolerance - LGBTQ+ got more visibility through the Olympics. These are the most diverse athletes.

More women are competing in the Tokyo Olympics than ever before. We present you the nine strongest women, who not only shine through their athletic feats.

Learn everything about the athlete who is not only an Olympic athlete but also an activist for the LGBT and Black Lives Matter movement.

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The hottest gold contender in US athletics at the Olympics is also impressive away from sport: e.g. in openly dealings with mental problems and with his commitment to Black Lives Matter.

The first active professional in American football to come out as gay and what else you should know about him.