US Sports Writer
Siddhant Lazar is a US Sports Writer at EssentiallySports, covering track and field, Olympic sport and cycling. His recent reporting has followed the USATF Championships, the Commonwealth Games and the doping-testing dispute at the Tour de France.
Siddhant holds a BBA in Media and Communications and began covering sport during the 2020-21 disruption, reporting on the postponed Euro 2021 and the shortened European soccer season. He has worked as an intern, editor and head writer across digital sports outlets, with bylines at Goal.com and SportsCafe before joining EssentiallySports.
Former Gymnast Gracie Kramer Lashes Out at Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad After Starting Social Media Trend for Women’s Sports
Former gymnast Gracie Kramer criticizes the Sydney Sweeney ad and sparks a trend of female athletes showcasing their achievements.
USADA Celebrates Landmark Prison Sentence in Marvin Bracy-Williams’ Doping Scheme Cases
USADA celebrates a landmark prison sentence in the Marvin Bracy-Williams doping scheme case, calling it a major victory for clean sport.
“Return of the Russian”: Former Olympic Skater Gives Reason for Alysa Liu Taking Figure Skating Break
Former Olympic skater gives her theory on why Alysa Liu is taking a figure skating break following the return of Russian competitors.
US Sprinter Reveals Overcoming College Rejection Before Olympic Champion Journey
US sprinter reveals how a painful college rejection changed her mindset and helped launch her journey to becoming an Olympic champion.
Track and Field Athlete Sets Record on Marathon Win After Switching Sports 2 Years Ago
Track and field athlete sets a Sydney Marathon record just two years after switching from javelin throwing to distance running.
Massive Uproar Erupts Over Sha’Carri Richardson-Led Athlos Event Cancellation
Fans erupt over Sha'Carri Richardson-Led Athlos Event being cancelled less than six weeks before the event, sparking backlash.
“Punch in the Chest”: Leandro Paredes Calls Out FIFA Over Biased Suspension
Leandro Paredes calls out FIFA over a biased suspension after receiving a 10-match ban following the World Cup final chaos.
Olympic Medalist Opens Up on the “Most Meaningful Initial Loss” After Heart Failure Ends Her Running Days
Olympic medalist opens up about the loss that hurt most after a rare heart condition ended her running career and her favourite thing.
Sha’Carri Richardson Calls Silesia Diamond League 100m Her “Worst” Race of the Season
Sha’Carri Richardson calls her Silesia Diamond League 100m her worst race of the season despite finishing third in 10.96 seconds.
Olympic Medalist Opens Up About Heart Condition After Suffering Cardiac Arrest Post-Race
An Olympic medalist reveals the heart condition behind her cardiac arrest and why it means that she will never return to running.
“It Was Disappointing”: Michael Johnson Explains Backlash Over Taking Money From Grand Slam Track
Michael Johnson explains backlash after taking $372,000 from Grand Slam Track, revealing why the payment sparked criticism after its collapse.
USA’s Only Gold Hope in Men’s Gymnastics at LA Olympics Continues Violating Rules
USA's top men's gymnastics gold hope keeps breaking rules, taking deductions, and refusing to back down at the national championships.
