Essentiallysports author
Divya Purohit
946
Articles
Chronicling Olympic Dreams
OLYMPICS
Writer

Divya Purohit is a senior Olympics Sports writer for EssentiallySports. She majorly covers gymnastics, alpine skiing, and horse racing. While bringing the detailed stats of gymnastics to the American readers, she covered two prominent events - the 2023 Xfinity Gymnastics Championships, and the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Along with the flips and turns of gymnastics, Divya also brings alive the stories from the aquatics arena for the swimming fandom. Her versatility found applause from 16-time WWE World Champion John Cena when she penned an insightful article about the Spanish Paralympian swimmer Iñigo Llopis Sanz. In her time away from penning down about her favorite athletes, Divya loves to play Tennis.

Articles By Author

“There Isn’t Enough Money”: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Addresses Major Issue in Track and Field Sport

Before a long-awaited 400mH race, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone talks about nitty gritty of track and field marketing in new podcast.

“Get Well Soon”: Alexis Ohanian Sends Support To Track Star Unable To Walk Due to Injury Ahead of Olympics

Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian extends well-wishes to 776 Invitational invitee from British after upsetting injury update.

Gabby Douglas Loses Meet Record to Simone Biles After Withdrawal From 2024 Xfinity Gymnastics Championships

In leadup to Paris, Gabby Douglas withdraws from 2024 US gymnastics championships putting pressure on Simone Biles with new charge.

EXCLUSIVE: Shilese Jones Coach Addresses Injury Risk at 2024 Xfinity Gymnastics Championship: “Can Get Hurt”

Shilese Jones's gymnastics coach Sarah Korngold spoke with EssentiallySports to share plans for next milepost in debut Olympics mission.

“Times Are Slow AF”: Track & Field Community Disappointed by Marcell Jacobs & Andre deGrasse’s Performances at Ostrava Golden Spike 2024

2024 Ostrava Golden Spike result: Olympic medalists Andre de Grasse and Marcell Jacobs's podium finishes upset track and field fans.

US Gymnast Skye Blakely Was Forced To Doubt Paris Olympics 2024 After Tokyo Heartbreak: “Wouldn’t Have Believed”

Skye Blakely showcased her growth after missing the Olympic trials due to injury, makes a promising comeback to make debut in Paris.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s 400mh Debut at Edwin Moses Legends Meet 2024: When, Where & How To Watch?

American track sensation Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone to make her 2024 400mH debut in Edwin Moses Legends Meet, all you need to know!

US vs Jamaica Track & Field Rivalry Might Take a Hit As Multiple Iconic Sprinters Rumored To Retire

Team USA and Jamaica’s track and field rivalry is burning hottest right now—however the veteran athletes exit leaves room for uncertainties.

“Feeling a Little Left Out”: Kenny Bednarek Trolls Noah Lyles for Challenging To Reclaim Record at NYC Grand Prix

Days after breaking Noah Lyles's track and field record, Kenny Bednarek responds to the 2024 US Olympics Trials challenger set for June.

Suni Lee Was Forced To Quit NCAA Gymnastics but Jade Carey Used It To Enhance Her Elite Career

Suni Lee’s premature exit from college gymnastics makes way for Jade Carey’s rise to prominence on gymnastics stage.

Why Is Eugene Diamond League Named Prefontaine Classic? Uncovering Mystery About Steve Prefontaine

The 'Prefontaine Classic' is named after an American long-distance sprinting pioneer who passed away in a tragic accident, learn it's story!

Who Are Elaine Thompson-Herah’s Parents? Everything About the Sprinting Legend’s Family

All you need to know about the family of Elaine Thompson-Herah, a five-time Olympics medalist, who is set to make her Paris campaign debut.

Load More