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The 19-year-old won Great Britain’s first climbing gold medal as an important change in format helped the sport shine in Paris

With Tom Cruise widely predicted to engage in a death-defying stunt on the roof of the Stade de France, Sunday's Paris Olympics closing ceremony promises a memorable passing of the five rings flag to Los Angeles.

Political turmoil has given way to people buying into the Games but leaders know that sustaining optimism will not be easy

New Zealand's Lisa Carrington and Alicia Hoskin win gold in women's kayak double 500m event, with Carrington inching closer to Olympic history.

Weekend medals are on the line if the British diver can come through Saturday semi-finals

Belgium’s Nafissatou Thiam beat Katarina Johnson-Thompson in the Olympic heptathlon by 36 points as both ran PBs in the 800m finale

Imagine hearing a crowd of roaring fans every time you make an appearance. Thousands of camera flashes follow your every move. Each moment of your life taken up with preparation for your big moment: training, performing, media interviews and photo shoots. Then imagine going back to your daily life again…

Skateboarder Zheng Haohao is 11. She is also one of the youngest competitors at the Paris Olympics. That may be an impressively tender age to be an elite athlete but Zheng isn’t unique in her youth: she’s one of a clutch of formidable young Olympians at this year’s games.

Follow Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's journey to potential gold at Paris Olympics amidst controversy and support. Exciting finals ahead!