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At what age does athleticism peak in different sports?

The Paris Olympics welcome the strongest, fastest and sharpest athletes in the world. But to what extent does age raise or lessen their chances of gold?

LiveScience

Extreme ‘heat dome’ hitting Olympics ‘impossible’ without global heating

Scorching temperatures in Mediterranean countries and north Africa already causing increase in premature deaths

The Guardian - UK

Motorcycles Raced in Paris in 1900, but Were They Part of the Olympics?

Here in 2024, most people don't expect motor vehicles to take part in any Olympic sports. But back in 1900, it was less an organization and more a free-for-all.

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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix writes own compelling story with resilient Olympics bronze

Spendolini-Sirieix battled back alongside Lois Toulson to win bronze in the women’s synchronised 10m platform after the 19-year-old almost gave up on the sport three years ago

The Independent UK

Israeli Athletes' Security Heightened Amid Middle East Tensions

Security measures for Israeli athletes at 2024 Paris Olympics amid Middle East tensions. Concerns heightened after recent events in the region.

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Great Britain boxing team on verge of first Olympics wipeout since 1996

Chantelle Reid lost on a split decision to Morocco’s Khadija Mardi leaving Lewis Richardson as the only British boxer left.

The Independent UK

Meet the Olympics superfan who spent her savings to get to her 7th Games

Covered with pins and adornments, Vivianne Robinson is hard to miss in the streets of Paris

The Independent UK

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USA are lagging in the Olympic gold medal table. Should American fans panic?

As day four of the Olympics began, Team USA were sixth in gold medals won. But their strengths are still to come and their overall total is solid

The Guardian - US

Parker questions Games' 'dangerous' boxing gender call

Australian boxing captain Caitlin Parker doesn't agree with the decision to allow two fighters to compete in Paris after they failed gender eligibility tests.

AAP

‘Auntie’ Ni, 61, beams as she bows out to Olympic table tennis champion

Luxembourgish player Ni Xia Lian gets hug from the Grand Duke despite losing to the world No 1 in the last 32

The Guardian - UK

Canada Women's Soccer Loses Appeal, Faces Uphill Battle In Olympics

Canada women’s soccer team faces setback with six-point penalty in Paris Olympics, aiming for knockout stage despite scandal.

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Canada team in Olympics women's soccer loses appeal against FIFA docking points for drone spying

Canada has lost its appeal against being docked six points by FIFA in a drone-spying scandal in the Paris Olympics women’s soccer tournament

The Independent UK

Getting sick at the Olympics can seriously undermine podium chances – here’s what athletes should do to avoid illness during the Games

Athletes getting sick during the Olympics is surprisingly common. During the 2012, 2016 and 2020 Summer Games, between 4-7% of athletes suffered from some sort of illness. The 2018 Winter Games were no better with 9% of competitors suffering from an illness. Upper respiratory infections were the most common illnesses…

The Conversation

Olympics 2024: Golf tee times and Round 4 schedule including Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy

Xander Schauffele is in pole position to defend the gold medal at the Olympics, with a joint-lead alongside Jon Rahm at Le Golf National

The Independent UK

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Governments are gushing over hydrogen

Hydrogen has been touted as the miracle solution to decarbonization, but not everyone agrees, particularly when it comes to transportation.

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Team GB's Lola Anderson Fulfills Olympic Dream With Gold Medal

Lola Anderson fulfills her Olympic dream with Team GB's gold in rowing quad sculls at Tokyo Olympics, showcasing resilience and teamwork.

Golf Monthly

Why Is Bryson DeChambeau Not At The Olympics?

The World No.9 won his second US Open in June, yet he did not make the American's Olympic golf squad...

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Olympics Champion Ariarne Titmus Slams “Ridiculous” Conditions Inside The Olympic Village

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Storm Halts High-Speed Trains In Paris

A storm disrupts high-speed train traffic in France, impacting travelers during the Olympics and summer vacation departures.

Evening Standard

Olympics 2024: Team GB history made with first ever gold in women's quadruple sculls

A stunning finale on Wednesday saw Netherlands beaten on the line in a photo finish

The Independent UK

More Olympics travel woes as thousands stuck after storms cancel high-speed trains from Paris

It comes as hotels were forced to cut prices during the Olympics

The Times of India

Paris Olympics Table Tennis: Birthday girl Sreeja Akula makes history, enters pre-quarterfinals in women's singles

NEW DELHI: Sreeja Akula celebrated her 26th birthday by advancing to the pre-quarterfinals of the women's singles table tennis competition at the Paris Olympics. With a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Singapore's Jian Zeng in the round of 32, she made history for Indian table tennis by joining compatriot Manika Batra…

Reason

Attacks on France's Infrastructure Highlight Modern World's Vulnerability

Enjoy your conveniences. But don’t let yourself become helpless in their absence.

AAP

China's swim gold medallist is drug-free, says Chalmers

Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers won an Olympic 100m freestyle silver medal behind a Chinese rival who he believes is drug-free.

The Independent UK

Boxing and fencing hope Olympics can draw line under integrity controversies

Combat sports at the Olympics are fighting to win back the IOC’s trust.

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