US Sports Writer
Siddhant Lazar is a US Sports Writer at EssentiallySports, covering track and field, Olympic sport and cycling. His recent reporting has followed the USATF Championships, the Commonwealth Games and the doping-testing dispute at the Tour de France.
Siddhant holds a BBA in Media and Communications and began covering sport during the 2020-21 disruption, reporting on the postponed Euro 2021 and the shortened European soccer season. He has worked as an intern, editor and head writer across digital sports outlets, with bylines at Goal.com and SportsCafe before joining EssentiallySports.
Olympic Medalist Opens Up About Heart Condition After Suffering Cardiac Arrest Post-Race
An Olympic medalist reveals the heart condition behind her cardiac arrest and why it means that she will never return to running.
“It Was Disappointing”: Michael Johnson Explains Backlash Over Taking Money From Grand Slam Track
Michael Johnson explains backlash after taking $372,000 from Grand Slam Track, revealing why the payment sparked criticism after its collapse.
USA’s Only Gold Hope in Men’s Gymnastics at LA Olympics Continues Violating Rules
USA's top men's gymnastics gold hope keeps breaking rules, taking deductions, and refusing to back down at the national championships.
Olympic Gold Medalists Denied Visas to Represent Russia at First Championships in 4 Years
Russian gymnasts face a major setback as visas are denied ahead of their first European Championships since the ban was lifted.
“Wrong”: NCAA Chief Responds to Colorado Judge’s Ruling Over Eligibility Extension
The NCAA has blasted a Colorado judge's eligibility ruling as “wrong” and vowed to appeal the decision amid growing legal chaos.
Josh Kerr Gets Emotional Over Gold Medal Ceremony Recalling Hometown Roots
Josh Kerr fought back tears as the Commonwealth Games gold medal ceremony brought back memories of racing on home soil.
“Should Have Been Disqualified”: Gold Medalists Called Out Over Lane Assignment Fault on Live TV
Live TV footage sparked calls to disqualify Commonwealth relay gold medallists over an alleged lane assignment fault.
US Gymnast Hero Stephen Nedoroscik Promises to Redeem Himself Ahead of US Championships
After missing Team USA last year, Stephen Nedoroscik has vowed to earn his place back at the upcoming US Championships.
Jordan Chiles’ Chances to Come Back to UCLA Look Promising After Judge Ruling Over NCAA
A federal judge's ruling has opened the door for Jordan Chiles to make a surprise UCLA return, though the NCAA plans to appeal.
NCAA Champion Storms to Make History at Commonwealth Games After Breaking Sha’Carri Richardson’s Record
An NCAA champion who broke Sha'Carri Richardson's record made more Commonwealth Games history with a stunning gold medal run.
Australian Para-Cyclist Erases “I Was a Mess” Memories With World Record and Commonwealth Games Gold
After years of denial and a crushing diagnosis, an Australian para-cyclist rewrote history with a world record and Commonwealth Games gold.
National Champion Gives Update on Illness That Led to Last-Minute Withdrawal from Diamond League
After a late Diamond League withdrawal, a national champion reveals how illness disrupted training for the Commonwealth Games.
