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🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

The Woman Who Defeated Kasparov. The Documentary The Queen of Chess Ignores What It Shouldn't

The documentary 'The Queen of Chess' examines the life of Judit Polgar, a chess prodigy, but fails to critically explore her father's controversial training methods.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

'Mozart idolized her': the story of Maria Anna, the prodigy sister of the genius of classical music

Sylvia Milo uncovers the story of Maria Anna "Nannerl" Mozart, Wolfgang's prodigious sister, in her quest to highlight the contributions of women in classical music.

Feb 22 • 17:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

João Fonseca, out of the Rio Open: how to deal with high expectations and mistakes in a long process of building in the super elite

Brazilian tennis prodigy João Fonseca was eliminated in the round of 16 at the Rio Open, highlighting the pressure and challenges he faces in his career.

Feb 20 • 17:56 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Norway's golden boy crushed by child prodigy - after cryptic message before the start

Sander Eitrem struggled in the 10,000 meters at the Olympics, finishing seventh as he battled illness, raising concerns about his recovery ahead of upcoming team events.

Feb 13 • 16:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Curious Case of Serguei Karjakin That Became a Matter of State

Serguei Karjakin, a chess prodigy born in Ukraine and representing Russia, finds his career intertwined with geopolitical tensions following the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 13 • 11:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The Cuban-born physicist who built an airplane at 14 and had work cited by Stephen Hawking

Sabrina González Pasterski, a Cuban-American physicist and young prodigy, is recognized for her significant contributions to theoretical physics and her inspiring journey from struggling to get into top universities to leading research initiatives in Canada.

Feb 13 • 09:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Short Track Men's 1000m Bronze Medalist Lim Jong-eon: 'I believed in myself and performed in the competition'

19-year-old short track prodigy Lim Jong-eon won his first Olympic medal, a bronze, revealing the emotional journey that led to his triumph in Milan.

Feb 12 • 23:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

João Fonseca, one year after winning the title at the ATP in Buenos Aires, said goodbye very early

João Fonseca, the Brazilian tennis prodigy, was eliminated early in his title defense at the ATP Buenos Aires Open after losing to Chilean Alejandro Tabilo.

Feb 12 • 02:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Sweden's 19-Year-Old Ski Star: Relationship Reveal

Swedish ski prodigy Alvar Myhlback has not only made a mark in his first Olympics but has also revealed he is in a relationship with fellow skier Anja Stolpe.

Feb 11 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

João Fonseca, the Brazilian prodigy tennis player who will seek to defend his title at the ATP in Buenos Aires: “I can't have a young mentality”

João Fonseca, a 19-year-old Brazilian tennis prodigy, discusses the pressures of defending his title at the ATP Buenos Aires and adapting to the elite level of competition.

Feb 10 • 15:25 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

"Slap in the Face" – First Setback for Ice Skating Prodigy

Ice skating superstar Ilia Malinin faced his first setback at the Winter Olympics in Italy, finishing second in the team competition short program.

Feb 7 • 21:57 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Live Blog Olympics 2026: Figure Skating Prodigy Malinin Shows Weaknesses

Figure skating prodigy Ilia Malinin faces setbacks at the Olympics after finishing second in the team competition, while German ski jumpers miss the podium amid other notable events at the Winter Games.

Feb 7 • 20:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Surprise twist in the super promise case

Hockey prodigy Gavin McKenna will not face charges for aggravated assault but is still under indictment for lesser charges.

Feb 7 • 07:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The Queen of Chess, the Shocking Documentary about Prodigy Judit Polgar that is Now on Netflix

Netflix has released a documentary titled 'The Queen of Chess' that explores the life of Judit Polgar, the best female chess player of all time who challenged the male-dominated sport and became a global star.

Feb 7 • 01:39 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

India's 14yo batting prodigy breaks records in World Cup final

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricketing talent, has set multiple records while leading India to victory in the Under-19 World Cup final.

Feb 6 • 19:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Netflix documentary about a chess genius and child prodigy delights people

Netflix's new documentary 'Queen of Chess' showcases the story of Judit Polgar, a real chess champion and child prodigy, as she navigates her journey to becoming a grandmaster in a male-dominated world.

Feb 6 • 13:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The final trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic was released: his nephew portrays him and the resemblance is surprising

The final trailer for the biopic 'Michael,' detailing the life and career of the iconic artist, was released, showcasing various stages of his journey from child prodigy to global phenomenon.

Feb 2 • 15:45 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
Sports

Russian Figure Skater Kamila Valieva Set for Comeback – But Not at Olympics

Kamila Valieva, a Russian figure skating prodigy, is set to make her competitive comeback after a doping scandal that led to the stripping of her medals, but she will not compete in the upcoming Olympics.

Jan 31 • 12:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Child prodigy plays the "Marseillaise" on his violin while doing magic tricks with a soccer ball, video

14-year-old Yosef Kogan showcases his talents by playing the "Marseillaise" on violin and performing magic tricks with a soccer ball.

Jan 13 • 18:16 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Switzerland does not want to perform an autopsy, body intact and without burns

The parents of Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old golf prodigy who tragically lost his life on New Year's Eve, are demanding clarity regarding the circumstances of his death, particularly related to a fire at the venue 'Le Constellation' in Crans-Montana.

Jan 7 • 12:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Yamal: For us Muslims, the peace that the mosque brings is special

At just 18, football prodigy Lamine Yamal shares how visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi brought him a profound sense of peace away from the spotlight.

Jan 7 • 09:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The Rebirth of Justin Bieber, from Teenage Prodigy to Rehabilitated Artist

The article traces Justin Bieber's journey from a talented adolescent singer to a rehabilitated artist, highlighting his tumultuous rise to fame.

Jan 6 • 20:33 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

Prevc triumphs in the Tournament – The great victory of the once fallen prodigy

Slovenian Domen Prevc has won the Four Hills Tournament by a significant margin, marking a remarkable comeback after a period of struggle and watching his brothers win Olympic silver.

Jan 6 • 17:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

The Transfer Market Journal: A Former Blue Leaves Romania, German Prodigy Karl Upsets Bayern

The article discusses the latest football transfer news including Juventus seeking attacking reinforcements, German player Karl aspiring to join Real Madrid, and Zouma terminating his contract.

Jan 5 • 10:55 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Sports

Darts Double World Champion Luke Littler: Artist as a Young Dart Player

Luke Littler, the two-time Darts World Champion, has amassed significant wealth and fame at a young age, making headlines as a prodigy in the sport.

Jan 4 • 15:16 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

The Beginning of a New Era: How Luke Littler Became the Darts Dominator at Just 18 Years Old

Luke Littler, who started throwing darts at just 18 months old, has quickly risen to the top of the darts world, showcasing remarkable talent despite some criticism following his recent World Championship victory.

Jan 4 • 11:33 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Here’s how much Littler earned after winning the darts World Championship

Luke Littler, an 18-year-old darts prodigy, defended his title by defeating 23-year-old Giana van Veen 7-1 in sets, becoming the youngest player to secure at least two world titles.

Jan 3 • 21:36 UTC

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