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Disita Sikdar is a Senior Writer for EssentiallySports’ Olympics division, specializing in gymnastics and wrestling. She has a talent for writing about record-breaking moments, world leads, and everything that can make it into the history books. By the time Mondo Duplantis hugged his partner after his Olympic win and it aired, Disita was already halfway through her piece, capturing the kind of moment that says everything without needing a word. She was a key part of the 24/7 Paris Olympics coverage team, contributing to real-time reporting and feature writing during one of the busiest news cycles. Her ability to balance speed and depth earned her a place in the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, where she continued to refine her skills. Among her standout work are an ES Exclusive on Simone Biles’ coach and choreographer, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the sport’s biggest star, and coverage highlighting Biles’ dominance in men’s and women’s gymnastics, cited from The Ohio Star.

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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Gets High Praise From American Legend Amidst Marileidy Paulino Drama

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone claims 400m world title in 47.78, erasing a 42-year record and outshining Marileidy Paulino in Tokyo.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Finds Support in 3-Gold Goal For LA Olympics

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone gains support after 400m world title in 47.78, for eyeing triple gold ambition for the 2028 LA Olympics.

Overshadowing Usain Bolt, 17-Year-Old Gout Gout Makes Bold Statement at World Championships

17-year-old Gout Gout sparks comparisons to Usain Bolt with standout 200m runs in Tokyo, proving himself more than a junior prospect.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s 400m Gold Gets Unexpected Reaction From Former NFL Husband

The husband became the loudest cheerleader as his wife, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone rewrote history in Tokyo with a record-breaking 400m win.

Can Tokyo World Championships Witness Paris Olympics 200M Finals Repeat? Noah Lyles, Kenny Bednarek, Letsile Tebogo, A Race Away From Big Showdown

Noah Lyles, Kenny Bednarek, and Letsile Tebogo cruise through heats, raising hopes of a Tokyo Worlds 200m final repeat of Paris 2024.

Fred Kerley Sends Clear Message To USADA On Olympics Future Post Enchanced Games Decision

Fred Kerley unapologetically challenges USADA after taking a bold step of joining Enhanced Games to achieve what Noah Lyles has been eyeing.

Who Is Rai Benjamin’s Girlfriend? All About the US Hurdler’s Love Life

Is the Olympic gold medalist hurdler currently dating anyone? A sneak peak into the love life of US track star Rai Benjamin.

Simone Biles’ Latest Side Quest Sparks Call For New Career Path Before 2028 LA Olympics

Simone Biles swaps gymnastics for horseback riding, sparking fan buzz over a possible new career path ahead of the 2028 LA Olympics.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s 400M Final Lane Assignment Fuels Hopes of Tokyo World Championships Gold

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone shatters US record in 400m semifinal, fueling World Championships gold and world record hopes.

Former Texas NCAA Champion Follows Usain Bolt, Oblique Seville’s Footsteps For Track & Field Glory

23-year-old former Texas NCAA sprint champion, rises from Jamaica’s Champs to global track stage chasing sprinting glory.

Who is Jacory Patterson? Career, Nationality, Ethnicity, Sponsorships and More

Know all about Jacory Patterson’s journey, career milestones, nationality, ethnicity, and sponsorships shaping his rise in 400m athletics.

Simone Biles Addresses Concern Over Mysterious Injury as Gymnastics Fans Worry: ‘Dent will stay forever’

Simone Biles reveals a lasting dent from a mysterious injury while sharing her horseback riding adventures in a candid TikTok update.
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