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Sampurna Pal
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Sampurna Pal is a Primary editor for the Olympics Sports division at EssentiallySports. Her writing navigates through the world of gymnastics, equestrian sports, and alpine skiing. With over 2 years of experience editing and publishing sports content, she brings valuable insights to the EssentiallySports editorial desk. While making sure that editorial best practices are in check, Sampurna covered three prime events - the 2023/24 FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup, New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, and the 2024 Olympic Marathon trials. When not editing the next viral story, she finds solace in photography, cooking, and teaching. These passions allow her to bring color, movement, and vision to the sports content she edits.

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Katie Ledecky Receives Standing Ovation at US Olympic Trials as She Nears 800m Freestyle Time From Orlando

Katie Ledecky dominates 800m freestyle at US Olympic Trials, thrilling fans as she nears her world record. 2024 Olympic anticipation builds.

Despite Overnight Progress, Kentucky Derby 2024 Favorite Fails to Impress Fans: “Not Laying Money on This Horse”

Leaving many fans questioning, the early favorite for the 2024 Kentucky Derby, failed to impress people at Churchill Downs.

As Simone Biles Celebrates First Anniversary, Jonathan Owens Pays Tribute: “Love You So Much”

Simone Biles and her husband Jonathan Owens celebrated their first wedding anniversary with heartfelt tributes on Instagram.

“I’m Not Pregnant”: Agitated Simone Biles Shuts Down Baby Rumors

Simone Biles firmly denies rumors, setting boundaries around public speculation into personal affairs despite intense curiosity.

Cal State Graduate Running Maiden Marathon Stomps Over Thousands of Legacy Participants in Long Beach

Recent CSULB graduate stunned her marathon debut, winning the women's race at the 2023 Long Beach Marathon and outpacing legacy runners.

Equestrian World on Edge as Arcangelo Takes Center Stage as Leading Contender in $6-Million Breeders’ Cup Classic

Arcangelo turns heads with an electrifying workout, fueling excitement for the Breeders' Cup Classic debut against older horses.

Ending Three-Game Drought, Illinois Women’s Volleyball Team Overcomes Rutgers’ Historic Set Win to Triumph 3-1 at Huff Hall

The Illinois volleyball team ended their three-game skid by defeating Rutgers' historic second-set win at Huff Hall on Sunday.

Extending Undefeated Streak to 17, Nebraska Continues Dominance With a Sweep Over Nittany Lions in NCAA Women’s Volleyball

Led by seniors Lindsay Krause & Merritt Beason, the Nebraska Cornhuskers women's volleyball team swept No. 13 Penn State to remain undefeated

“I Can’t Believe This”: Olympic Boxing Champion’s Untimely Demise at 63 Leaves Fans in Devastating Grief

The boxing world mourns the sudden death of legendary Irish Olympic boxing champion and press photographer Hugh Russell at 63.

After Cheering for Oklahoma in Their Victory Over Texas, Dave Portnoy Dubs Texas Weird

After Oklahoma's win over Texas, Barstool's Dave Portnoy called the University of Texas weird in a tweet mocking their eccentric culture.

Following Multiple Fatalities, American Horse Racing Association Enforces Crucial Rules

The AAEP has announced crucial new rules for Horse Racing, following concerning rises in catastrophic injuries and fatalities.

Invincible Nebraska Volleyball Obliterates Michigan in Spectacular Homecoming to Improve Unbeaten Streak to 16–0

The undefeated Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball team continued their dominant reign with a spectacular straight-set sweep over Michigan State.
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