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Biniam Girmay of Eritrea blazed a trail of glory at this year's Tour de France, becoming the first black cyclist to win a stage of the gruelling race followed by the green jersey for best sprinter. Now the African hero is taking on his next challenge: the Olympic road cycling…

Round-up: Josh Giddey starred in Australia’s 92-80 win but there was heartbreak for divers Maddison Keeney and Anabelle Smith

The Briton began his quest for a third consecutive Olympic title by winning his heat in 59.18 seconds.

Josh Giddey and Jock Landale have combined to counter Spain, tensions simmering before the Boomers prevailed 92-80 to begin their Paris Games campaign.

Kassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon clinched silver in the 3m springboard final. The pair finished 23.04 points behind the Chinese duo in a dramatic final

Steven Van de Velde ‘isn’t a risk’, a Dutch Olympic official said in an email, as abuse survivors urged the team to withdraw the volleyball player

"We're all bringing the cowbell."

​The underdog team’s astonishing journey to Paris has inspired the country – and fans across Africa – with hopes the Bright Stars will light the way for the next generation

Only fitting for Simone Biles to compete to two iconic female musicians.