Top 5 Sports Scandals

Top 5 Sports Scandals

1. Oscar Pistorius

The “Blade Runner” and double amputee athlete Pistorious admitted to shooting and killing his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. It was revealed that Reeva was shot on Valentine’s Day by four bullets in the athlete’s own home. Pistorious had been called the fastest man with no legs and won three gold medals at IPC athletic world championship in 2011. When he was charged as a suspect, he told the Magistrate court that he unintentionally shot Reeva, thinking that she was an intruder when he shot her through a locked bathroom door.

2. Tiger Woods

It’s rightly said that Success is hard to handle!!!! In 2009, the famous and top golfer was convicted with an embarrassing and shameful controversy of sex scandal in 2009. After a bizarre accident, Woods was alleged to having sexual relationship with over a dozen women. The golfer admitted to infidelity which ended his marriage with wife Elin Nordegren and was followed by a brief break from sports.

3. Lance Armstrong

Role model and idol for millions all around the world was charged with consumption of energy inducing drugs and blood transfusions. In the latter part of his career, the cyclist was engaged in doping campaign according to the US Anti- Doping Agency. After these allegations, Armstrong lost seven of his Tour De France titles which were taken back from him.

4. Ashley Cole

The footballer, Ashley Cole, who happens to have a very beautiful and hot wife; was caught “sexting” and sending naked pictures of himself to a topless model. His marriage with his gorgeous wife and singer Cheryl Cole ended that same year. The topless model, Sonia Wild confirmed that Ashley Cole did send her nude photos and also “sexted” her.

5. Tonya Harding

This scandal really proves what people can do to win! American figure skater Tonya Harding was desperate for her win over her rival Nancy Kerrigan that she hired a professional killer to injure her. The episode did injure Nancy which led to Tonya’s victory in the championship qualifying her to 1994 Winter Olympics. She was however, alleged of these charges and was suspended.

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