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Shark Attacks Cancel Sydney Harbor Splash; Olympic Milestone for Mexico

1/25/2026

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The Sydney Harbor Splash was canceled after four shark attacks over three days, including a severe injury to a 12-year-old boy near Shark Beach.
The Portable, a climbing landmark from British Columbia, reappeared in California, confirmed by Squamish climber Ethan Salvo after spotting it at Iron Man.
Mexico's Sarah Schleper and her son Lasse Gaxiola will compete together at the Milan Cortina Olympics, marking a first for the country.

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The Sydney Harbor Splash was canceled after four shark attacks over three days, including a severe injury to a 12-year-old boy near Shark Beach.
The Portable, a climbing landmark from British Columbia, reappeared in California, confirmed by Squamish climber Ethan Salvo after spotting it at Iron Man.
Mexico's Sarah Schleper and her son Lasse Gaxiola will compete together at the Milan Cortina Olympics, marking a first for the country.