World Cup Winners Forge New Paths in Bodybuilding and Tennis
💡 Why it matters
These stories reshape how we view World Cup legacies, showing that achievement can extend beyond the pitch into unexpected second acts and cross-sport influence.
England Rugby World Cup winner Phil Vickery has begun competing in bodybuilding at age 50, while Felix Balshaw, son of another English World Cup winner, plays tennis for France. A rugby league World Cup match between Tonga and Lebanon also drew attention.
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Vickery's journey from World Cup winner to bodybuilder at 50
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The rising French star whose dad won Rugby World Cup with England
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