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'One of sport's great stories' - Dan Bigham and the Olympic dream that almost fell apart

A training crash in Paris almost derailed the Brit's Olympic journey, but after years of dedication, he's now a silver medallist

Cycling Weekly

Israeli Windsurfer Tom Reuveny Overcomes Threats To Win Gold

Israeli windsurfer Tom Reuveny's gold medal win at Paris Olympics amidst threats and inspiration from the Jewish community.

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Jade Jones suffers shock Olympics taekwondo defeat as two-time champion exits in first round

Team GB’s double Olympic champion and strong medal hope is stunned by Miliana Reljikj of North Macedonia

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Vinesh Phogat embodies 'true spirit of a warrior': Abhinav Bindra

NEW DELHI: Shooter Abhinav Bindra, who became India's first individual Olympic gold winner, paid wrestling champion Vinesh Phogat heartfelt accolades on Thursday, stating that she epitomizes the "true spirit of a warrior" and that her struggle spoke to him.

The Times of India

Paris Olympics sustainability sage heads to Bangladesh for role as interim PM

Renowned economist and Nobel Peace prize laureat Muhammad Yunus returned to Bangladesh from France on Thursday to lead an interim government after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina.

Radio France Internationale

Quincy Wilson: USA’s 16-year-old 400m relay star set for a remarkable Olympic debut

The teenager’s precocious talent won plaudits at the US Olympic trials. Now he is ready to become his country’s youngest-ever male track athlete at the Games

The Guardian - US

Jessica Hull storms into Olympic 1500m final

Jessica Hull says she is a legitimate gold medal shot in what is shaping as a classic Olympic women's 1500m final.

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Olympics 2024: Katarina Johnson-Thompson strengthens bid for gold in heptathlon

Team GB’s two-time world champion is the early heptathlon leader at Paris Games after acing the first pair of events

Evening Standard

Chloé Dygert - 'I had to get over myself' - how new energy finally propelled USA to Olympic gold in women's team pursuit

Team USA riders come together to capture second gold medal, making Kristen Faulkner the first multi-discipline champion

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Olympic shot putter Raven Saunders causes stir competing in mask and sunglasses

Raven Saunders made a splash during the shot put qualification as the American attempts to upgrade from their silver medal at the Tokyo Games

The Guardian - US

Matthew Hudson-Smith makes Olympic vow after 400m silver

Team GB runner targets gold in LA after Paris heartbreak

Evening Standard

Olympics 2024: Emma Finucane continues bid for history with eye on keirin gold

Goal of becoming first British woman to win three gold medals at a single Games is on

Evening Standard

Vinesh Phogat Announces Retirement After Olympic Disqualification Heartbreak

Vinesh Phogat, the trailblazing Indian wrestler, faces disqualification from the Olympic final, hinting at retirement. Her journey, marked by resilience an...

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Sharon Van Rouwendaal Wins Second Olympic Gold In Marathon Swim

Sharon van Rouwendaal secures second Olympic gold in women's 10k marathon swim at Tokyo Olympics.

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The pain and pleasure of placing fourth at the Olympics: ‘I didn’t know whether to frame the certificate – or burn it’

The goal is to win a medal and secure a place in history. So how do athletes cope when they are denied that dream by a tiny margin?

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What to Watch at Olympics on August 8: Lyles, McLaughlin-Levrone Take Center Stage

The two stars will look to add to Team USA’s success on the track. Plus, women’s volleyball and men's basketball face stiff competition in the semifinals.

The Times of India

How Vinesh Phogat has fought with adversities and family tragedies since childhood

NEW DELHI: A trailblazer and an inspiration in wrestling, Vinesh Phogat may have lost out on Olympic medal, but has emerged as a winner on all counts because of her sheer determination and never-say-die attitude, that epitomizes a fighter to the core.

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Golfer Charley Hull Says Smoking Ban At The 2024 Paris Olympic Games May Cost Her A Medal

“Yeah, I do smoke on the course, it's just something I do. It's a habit but I won't do it this week. I don't think you're allowed.” The post Golfer Charley Hull Says Smoking Ban At The 2024 Paris Olympic Games May Cost Her A Medal first appeared on Bored…

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Olympic Swimmers Plunge Into Seine, Lyles Eyes Sprint Double

Olympic marathon swimmers dived into the Seine Thursday with the river deemed clean enough to compete, as US sprinter Noah Lyles hoped to pocket a 200m gold to go with his stunning 100m success.

International Business Times

Paris 'Flying Taxi' Flights Scrapped During Olympics

Plans to lift an electric-powered "flying taxi" over Paris during the Olympics have been scrapped because certification for its engine has not come through, its promoters said on Thursday.

Cycling Weekly

Revisiting memorable cycling moments from Olympic history

As we enjoy the action from Paris, Chris Sidwells looks back on cycling’s biggest Olympic moments

The Guardian - UK

‘Smiling so you can’t see the pain’: why artistic swimming is so tough

Kate Shortman and Izzy Thorpe on hard work, fake smiles and their real determination to reach the Olympic podium

Radio France Internationale

Health experts urge Olympics organisers to cut ties with Coca-Cola

Two health experts on Wednesday urged Olympic organisers to cut ties with Coca-Cola, saying the big money sponsorship deal allows the US company to "sportswash" unhealthy sugary drinks.

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India’s Vinesh Phogat disqualified in Olympics, missed weight by 100 grams

Phogat had starved herself for a week, exercised and spent hours in the sauna to cut the extra kilos.

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Peacock's Paris Olympics Streaming Success

Peacock's revamped Olympics coverage in Paris sets a new standard for immersive sports content delivery.

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