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he achieved global fame for revealing that he had suffered a particularly painful-sounding injury while competing in Beijing.The Finnish Olympian revealed after finishing the men's 50km mass start cross-country race that the conditions had been so cold that he had suffered from a frozen penis.Lindholm was quick to apply a heat pack to his tender member after the race, but that didn't stop him from suffering "unbearable" pain as his package thawed out.As far as injuries go, it's certainly one of the more unique ones – but far from the only strange issue a sports star has encountered.From sex-related shockers to mishaps with ironing boards and fish tanks, Star Sport have remembered some of the weirdest ones.When things get hot and heavy in the bedroom, health and safety can often go to the back of the mind.MMA fighter Ray Elbe and his girlfriend were against the clock on one occasion, as they were due to head to the cinema.As they rushed their love-making things got out of hand, and Elbe was left in "brutal" pain after his penis "slipped out" because his partner "went too high", and she ended up bending his member too far."Blood just spurt all over the place," Elbe said when describing what happened on an American TV show. "There was so much blood loss that I felt light-headed and then I lost consciousness."What's the strangest injury suffered by a sports star you've ever seen? Let us know in the comments section.He suffered a ruptured urethra while his dorsal vein and artery were also injured, which required a gruelling 12-hour operation to fix.

Google Earth user has discussed the finding of a mile-wide geoglyph in a remote desert and some conspiracy theorists have boldly claimed it is proof of giants. YouTuber MrMBB333 uploaded a clip to his popular channel where he often shares interesting findings from Google Earth and Google Maps, as well as footage of sky phenomena that fans send in.

Arsenal star Jack Wilshere has finally found himself a new club - but the midfielder has already had a moment to forget in training.Wilshere signed for Danish side Aarhus Gymnastikforening until the end of the season, with the Englishman having been without a club since the end of the last campaign when he left Bournemouth.Footage emerged of Wilshere training with his new team-mates, and fans seemed pretty happy with his sharpness after such a long spell without a club.But the midfielder missed an open goal from just four yards out, and Wilshere will be hoping that it's not a sign of things to come.Wilshere left Bournemouth at the end of last season, and the former England star has been without a club ever since.The midfielder had been training with Arsenal under friend and former team-mate Mikel Arteta, and also had been making appearances on talkSPORT and Sky Sports as he offered his views as a pundit.Wilshere has finally been given a lifeline though, and will play for AGF who sit seventh in the Danish League, but the midfielder will be hoping that his shooting approves before he makes his debut.Although it was only a small training goal, Wilshere's effort cannoned off the post from just four yards out, and his expression was one of disbelief as he missed the target.Wilshere spent ten years in the Arsenal first-team after breaking through as a youngster, but injuries continue to plague his career, as unsuccessful spells at West Ham and Bournemouth followed.The midfielder almost joined Serie B side Como in the summer, but an issue with Wilshere's work permit caused the move to fall through before the deadline.Wilshere will not get his chance between now and the end of the season, as the 30-year-old targets an unlikely

BBC One series finale.On Saturday (19 February), viewers were glued to their screens as they tuned in for the final episode the popular period drama after 11 series on air.But after watching the nail-biting episode, the 37-year-old opened up about her own complications during her second pregnancy after watching her difficult illness featured on the show.The mum-of-two – who has played the role of Nurse Trixie Franklin since 2012 – took a break from the show this year as she prepared to welcome her little one to her growing family.She happily announced the birth of her second daughter during the countdown to Christmas last year, but it’s fair to say her birth was less than perfect.And after watching the emotional episode over the weekend, the blonde bombshell has decided to share her own personal experience with Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP).The NHS defines the illness as a liver disorder caused by bile acids, which help the gut to digest food, and prevent the flow of food properly.The rare illness affects one in 140 pregnant women in the UK with his main symptom being itching without a rash which requires urgent medical attention.In a lengthy Instagram post, Helen explained how the disorder affected her second pregnancy with her 221,000 followers online.She wrote: "After last night’s final episode of Call the Midwife, it seemed the right time to talk about my experience with Cholestasis in Pregnancy."In 2017 when I gave birth to our daughter Wren, I was diagnosed with this condition."I knew there was a high chance that I would suffer again with my second pregnancy, but I was under the most incredible specialists/doctors/midwives/health worker at Guys and St Thomas’s.

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They grow up so fast! Vivienne Jolie-Pitt is already stepping out for coffee runs! The 13-year-old daughter of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie was spotted grabbing some beverages at a Coffee Bean in Los Angeles on Monday (Feb. 21). The adorable teen was accompanied by a friend, as Vivienne rocked a vintage Smokey the Bear T-shirt, grey sweatpants and a set of fresh white sneakers.

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Not on good terms? After Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux announced that he was the father of Dani Soares‘ daughter, Daisy Kelliher weighed in on her individual relationships with her former costars.

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Lottie Tomlinson has been seen looking gorgeous as she was pictured stepping out with her blossoming baby bump in full view.The 23 year old sister of One Direction star Louis is expecting her first child with former tennis player Lewis Burton less than two years after the pair went Instagram official together. Blonde beauty Lottie, who recently detailed her other half's reaction after revealing she's pregnant to him, donned a black ribbed mini dress with cut out detailing around the cleavage as she stepped out for the Oh Polly and Bo & Tee events at London Fashion Week event in London.The skin-tight short number, which featured long-sleeves and a hem line that ended above her knees, brought attention to her growing baby bump.

Emily Andre has opened up on the secret to herself and her husband Peter Andre’s near 10-year relationship. Writing exclusively in her OK! column, the 32 year old revealed how she surprised the Mysterious Girl singer when they were on holiday.The NHS doctor - who said she and Pete are currently "too busy" to have another baby - also confessed that she and Pete “always” make an effort to make each other feel “special”. Emily wrote: “We also had a lovely family meal for Valentine’s Day at the place we were staying.

Ryan Thomas and Tina O’Brien’s daughter Scarlett Thomas had landed an exciting, new role in Waterloo Road. Scarlett will play her uncle Adam Thomas’ daughter Izzy in the BBC One show, which was recently recommissioned for an 11th series.Taking to Instagram to announce the news, both Ryan and Tina shared posts to say how “proud” they were and how “special” the 13 year old’s new venture is.

Olly Murs has opened up about his make or break holiday with girlfriend Amelia Tank, recalling how it only made them stronger as a couple.The singer, who is fronting new Saturday night entertainment show Starstruck, recalled how their first romantic break was a complete game changer in their blossoming relationship. Asked when he knew Amelia was “the one” after the pair met and hit it off at their local gym, Olly, 37, exclusively told new magazine: “When we went to Morocco on our first holiday together, we both definitely knew.” The star continued: “It was the first time that we’d spent two weeks together with no breaks.This was two weeks of being solidly together.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Olly went on to say: “After two or three days, me and Amelia looked at each other and said, ‘Yeah, this is kind of it now, isn’t it?’ We both told each other that we loved each other.” “When we came back from that trip, Amelia said, “I knew straight away that you were who I was going to spend the rest of my life with,” and I said the same.

Coronation Street star Rebecca Ryan has begged to share a scene with her real-life brother co-star Jack James Ryan. The actress, 30, plays the chilling Lydia Chambers on the ITV soap while her sibling, 25, plays bad boy Jacob Hay. Speaking to press recently about working with her real-life brother on the cobbles, Rebecca admitted that they are yet to share a scene together and that they make a special effort to spend time behind-the-scenes.  The Shameless star said: "We've not managed to have any scenes together.

After announcing she's set to leave behind her role of Emma Brooker following four years on Coronation Street, Alexandra Mardell has thrown a farewell party for herself with a star-studded guest list.Taking to her Instagram stories on Saturday 19 February, the 28 year old posted a series of photos from her exciting night out at a Manchester bar.The beauty dressed to impress for her night in town as she donned a bright pink dress with puffed sleeves and a matching pink belt around her waist. She teamed the outfit with a pair of open-toed polka dot heels and a Burberry handbag with a silver chain on it.

Friends star Courteney Cox has opened up about attempting to "chase youthfulness" and ending up "looking really strange" after experimenting with injections.The Friends star, 57, discussed ageing in a candid chat as she said: "There was a time when you go, 'Oh, I’m changing. I'm looking older.' And I tried to chase that for years. "And I didn't realise that, 'oh s***, I’m actually looking really strange with injections and doing stuff to my face that I would never do now'." The star also revealed when she realised she needed to stop experimenting with her face.

Doctor Who actor Stewart Bevan has died at the age of 73. The TV star played Professor Clifford Jones in the iconic series back in 1973. Stewart was the perfect sidekick alongside Jon Pertwee's doctor - the third incarnation in the long-running series - and swiftly became a fan-favourite.

Evangeline Lilly urged Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to speak with the group of truck drivers protesting COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine mandates. Lilly, who is Canadian, addressed her thoughts directly at Trudeau in a video shared on Bridge City News' Instagram account.

Christie Brinkley is speaking out against ageism. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model took to Instagram on Sunday and shared a screenshot of an article published by Buzzfeed titled "32 Celebrities Who Are Over 50 And Absolutely Prove That, Yes, Being Older is Attractive." The 68-year-old was part of the lineup, along with Sharon Stone, Oprah Winfrey, Dolly Parton and Halle Berry, among others. "I saw this article this morning and my first thought was these women don’t have anything to prove they’re just living their best life," the star began her post.

holiday site as 'pure filth' after she and her family stayed at the park at the peak of Storm Eunice and eventually fled due to the 'disgusting' facilities.As 80mph winds battered the country Sally Hammond and her young family checked into the Camber Sands branch of the popular holiday chain.The site has been dogged by poor reviews in recent years and holds just two stars on Tripadvisor with over 2000 terrible reviews.Branded 'the worst' in the UK by some guests following the reviews, common complaints of the holiday park claim they have dirty rooms, poor service, and outdated run-down facilities. Speaking to the Daily Star, Sally shared the grim discoveries she made at the park which necessitated her fleeing the site after just one day.She said: "Have just returned after booking a two-day stay at Pontins Camber sands.

Dancing on Ice star Bez has confessed he once took drugs on a plane while sitting next to Piers Morgan.The Happy Monday’s star was the latest celebrity to be eliminated from the popular ITV skating competition after he found himself in the skate-off against Coronation Street legend Sally Dynevor.Although fans are devastated that his crazy skating antics have come to an end, the 57-year-old has shared some of his wild stories from his glory days in the band in his autobiography Freaky Dancing.And it’s fair to say the dad-of-two didn’t fail to impress as he shared one uncomfortable flight with none other than the hot-headed former Good Morning Britain presenter while he sneakily partook in heavy drug use.The star explained in his book how the unusual duo found themselves sat next to each other while they were travelling back from Rio de Janeiro in the 1990s during the peak of his fame.Bez – whose real name is Mark Berry – had been painting the town red with the rest of his band while he enjoyed a five-day cocaine binge during their stay and it was clear to see he wasn’t ready to stop once he’d boarded the flight.But what he wasn’t expecting was quite how full the plane was as passengers scrambled for seats on the jam-packed airline.And it appeared as thought there was only one seat available for the singer which just happened to be next to the Britain’s Got Talent judge himself.He recalled: "When I got there, I realised instantly why no one had wanted to sit in this seat.