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Olympic star Alysha Newman teases modeling career in bikini after drug ban

Nypost · · 312 words · By Jenna Lemoncelli
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11 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Olympic pole vaulter Alysha Newman landed a tryout with Victoria’s Secret”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Alysha Newman received a casting call/invitation for Victoria's Secret.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 11th Canadian Screen Awards, presented by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, honoured achievements in Canadian film, television and digital media production in 2022. The ceremonies were …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/11th_Canadian_Screen_Awards
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This list of Jewish athletes in sports contains athletes who are Jewish and have attained outstanding achievements in sports. The topic of Jewish participation in sports is discussed extensively in ac…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Jews_in_sports
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a timeline of women's sports, spanning from ancient history up to the 21st century. It includes both competitive sports and notable physical feats.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_women's_sports
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“she received a 20-month suspension on April 29 by the Athletics Integrity Unit for missing drug tests”
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Multiple independent sources confirm the 20-month suspension by the Athletics Integrity Unit for missing drug tests.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of events in sport, including expected and scheduled events, for the year 2024 in Australia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_in_Australian_sport
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alysha Eveline Newman (born June 29, 1994) is a Canadian track and field athlete who specializes in the pole vault. She is an Olympic bronze medallist and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, and holds …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alysha_Newman
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“The Canadian athlete, who won a bronze medal during the 2024 Summer Olympics”
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Wikipedia and multiple news sources confirm she won a bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alysha Eveline Newman (born June 29, 1994) is a Canadian track and field athlete who specializes in the pole vault. She is an Olympic bronze medallist and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, and holds …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alysha_Newman
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Athletics at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris were held between 1 and 11 August 2024, featuring a total of 48 medal events across three distinct sets: track and field, road running, and racewalking. …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athletics_at_the_2024_Summer_O…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The women's pole vault at the 2024 Summer Olympics was held in Paris, France, on 5 and 7 August 2024. This was the seventh time that the event was contested at the Summer Olympics.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athletics_at_the_2024_Summer_O…
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“Newman, 31”
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Multiple web search results refer to her as 'the 31-year-old'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The women's pole vault at the 2019 World Athletics Championships was held at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, from 27 to 29 September 2019.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_World_Athletics_Champions…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alysha Eveline Newman (born June 29, 1994) is a Canadian track and field athlete who specializes in the pole vault. She is an Olympic bronze medallist and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, and holds …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alysha_Newman
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Audrey Leduc (born March 9, 1999) is a Canadian sprinter who holds the Canadian records in the 100 m (10.94) and 200 m (22.36), set in 2025 and 2024, respectively.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audrey_Leduc
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“You’re invited to attend an in-person casting for your chance to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026”
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Web search results specifically mention the invitation for the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
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web search NEUTRAL — In the video, Alysha shared a portion of the invitation she received from the iconic brand to attend an in-person casting with a "chance to walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2026" on the line…
https://www.mixedtimes.com/news/olympic-pole-vaulter-and-not…
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web search NEUTRAL — Amid her Victoria's Secret ambition, Newman also has until August of next year - when her doping ban expires - to weigh up if she wants to return to pole vaulting again.Newman is set to undergo in-per…
https://www.dailymail.com/sport/othersports/article-15794977…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apply April 6 for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026 and compete for a runway spot and IMG Models contract.
https://www.victoriassecret.com/us/vs/vsinsider/fashion-show…
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“Newman, who is from Ontario”
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Multiple sources confirm she is from Ontario, Canada, specifically mentioning London and Delaware, Ontario.
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web search NEUTRAL — Canadian pole vaulter and OnlyFans star Alysha Newman went viral Wednesday after celebrating her Olympic bronze medal by twerking.Newman, who is from Ontario, Canada, has been using the OnlyFans platf…
https://hollywoodlife.com/2024/08/08/pole-vaulter-alysha-new…
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web search NEUTRAL — Alysha Newman was born in London, Ontario, to parents Robert and Paula Newman, with the family residing in Delaware, Ontario, Canada, where her family provided strong support during her early athletic…
https://grokipedia.com/page/Alysha_Newman
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web search NEUTRAL — Alysha Newman is 28 years old, she is 1x Commonwealth Games Winner, 2 x Top 8 at the Worlds, 1 x Bronze Medalist at the Pan American games and is ranked 26 in the world right now for Pole Vault!
https://www.egotasticsports.com/alysha-newman-canadian-pole-…
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“said she “uprooted my entire life” to move to Los Angeles in a TikTok video on Tuesday”
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One source mentions she shared a video on TikTok regarding the Victoria's Secret audition and moving, but the specific quote 'uprooted my entire life' is only found in one detailed report.
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web search NEUTRAL — TikTok - trends start here. On a device or on the web, viewers can watch and discover millions of personalized short videos. Download the app to get started.
https://www.tiktok.com/en/
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web search NEUTRAL — And after seemingly bowing out from athletics, Newman has announced she is set to audition for a spot on the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. In a video on TikTok , she shared a screenshot of an e…
https://www.dailymail.com/sport/othersports/article-15794977…
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web search NEUTRAL — Get free TikTok views instantly. Use our tool to increase views on your videos, boost visibility, and reach the FYP—100% free and secure!
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“The Los Angeles casting call deadline for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was Wednesday”
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While there is evidence of a casting call for the 2026 show, the provided evidence does not explicitly confirm that the Los Angeles deadline was 'Wednesday'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apply April 6 for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026 and compete for a runway spot and IMG Models contract.
https://www.victoriassecret.com/us/vs/vsinsider/fashion-show…
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web search NEUTRAL — More from Entertainment Tonight: http://bit.ly/1xTQtvw The search for new angels has begun and ET was invited inside the casting process.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcxo1ynEyFg
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web search NEUTRAL — Victoria's Secret open casting, modeling contract opportunities, apply for Victoria's Secret casting, walk the runway audition, upcoming Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.Victoria's Secret is hosting an …
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/when-is-the-victoria-secret-…
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“Those selected for the 2026 show will also be signed to an exclusive contract with IMG Models”
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A web search result for the 'Calling All Angels' casting call explicitly mentions competing for a runway spot and an IMG Models contract.
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“She missed three drug tests in 2025”
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Web search results state she missed three doping tests over a 12-month period, and one source mentions she has not competed since May 2025, placing the events in that timeframe.
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“this is her first Anti-Doping Rule Violation”
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