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Cash splash to boost canoe slalom world championships

Two levels of government have invested in hosting the canoe slalom world championships in Australia after the sport's success at the Paris Olympics.

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After being wowed by Olympic athletes in Paris, it’s time to take notice of exceptional Paralympic exploits

The Paris Olympics have been and gone but memories of the athletes’ achievements will live on, from Mondo Duplantis breaking his own pole vault world record for the ninth time, to Sifan Hassan winning gold in women’s marathon after winning bronze in the 5,000 and 10,000m on the track earlier…

The Conversation

Kookaburras coach Colin Batch steps down

The Kookaburras are on the lookout for a new coach after Colin Batch stepped down following the team's disappointing quarter-finals exit at the Paris Olympics.

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Shooting glory: young snapper seizes moment at the Paris Olympics

"I was thrown into the deep end, which, to be honest, I loved."

Newcastle Herald

Boxer Harry Garside on why he's not ready to throw in the towel

The 27-year-old boxer has released a new book called The Good Fight.

The Canberra Times

Olympic disappointment to fuel Matildas: Fowler

The Matildas flopped badly at the Paris Olympics, with star attacker Mary Fowler determined to use the harsh lessons learned as motivation for the Asian Cup.

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American Players to Watch at the 2024 U.S. Open

Coco Gauff will look to defend her title, while a crop of promising talent hopes to make a breakthrough at Flushing Meadows.

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Day heeds Olympic lessons in hunt for US PGA Tour glory

Jason Day says he's taking some valuable lessons from his experience at the Paris Olympics as he chases some late-season glory on the US PGA Tour.

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Pole Vault King Duplantis Continues Winning Ways Post-Olympics

Armand Duplantis picked up from where he left off at his world record-setting, gold medal-winning showing at the Paris Olympics by dominating the men's pole vault at the Lausanne Diamond League meet on Wednesday.

International Business Times

'Where is Snoop Dogg?': Minister playfully roasts US at Independence Day party

Good-natured roasting to America over its Olympics medal count.

The Canberra Times

“They wanted to create a moment similar to the Eddie Van Halen solo in Michael Jackson’s Beat It”: Unmasking the Paris Olympics’ mystery guitar virtuoso, who shredded his way through the closing ceremony in front of millions

The internet furiously debated the identity of the hooded shredder, better known as Phoenix collaborator Noé Efira. He shares the hidden meaning behind his outfit, how he secured his ultra-rare aluminum guitar from another iconic French group – and why we wasn't nervous performing in front of the audience of…

Guitar World

What makes Brisbane 2032 different from Paris and the rest? A ‘climate-positive’ Olympics plan for lasting benefits

The Paris Olympics have put Brisbane back in the spotlight as host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The plans for 2032 make one thing clear: these games will be different.

The Conversation

‘It’s not about Raygun’: Breakdancers speak out on Olympics row

Legendary breakers Kwikstep and Rokafella give their take on the now infamous ‘kangaroo hop’.

Al Jazeera

‘Won’t let her retire. In our eyes, she won gold’: locals at Olympian Vinesh’s village

After reaching the final round of the Paris Olympics, wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified for being overweight by 100 grams. With this, her hopes to win a gold were dashed. Subsequently, she approached the Court of Arbitration for Sport for a silver medal. But that too was rejected.

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Guess who just won the Olympic Gold Medal for mindless questioning

Shooter Manu Bhaker’s two bronze medals in the Paris Olympics, ending India’s 12-year medal drought in shooting, should have piqued interest in her athletic journey. But during an interview for digital portal The New India, journalist Rohan Dua could not resist asking her “trivial and awkward” questions, attempting to link…

International Business Times

Chiles Says Losing Olympic Medal 'Devastating' And Unjust Blow

American gymnast Jordan Chiles said Thursday that being stripped of a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics has been devastating and heartbreaking and delivered her an unjust blow.

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Tara Davis-Woodhall and Her Husband Had Sweetest Moment Rewatching Her Win Gold

Tara Davis-Woodhall had a moment she'll never forget at the Paris Olympics when she won the gold medal in the women's long jump and then jumped into her husband

TV Tech

NBCU: Paris Olympics Viewing up 82% from Tokyo

Paris Olympics delivers 30.6M viewers across NBCU, Peacock and key NBCU platforms; a record 23.5B minutes was streamed on NBCU platforms

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The Independent UK

Filipino gymnast who won 2 Olympic golds in Paris gets hero's welcome and free buffets for life

Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo has flown home to a hero’s welcome after winning two gold medals at the Paris Olympics

Radio France Internationale

How French jewellery house Chaumet designed the Olympic medals

Benoit Verhulle is the 13th head of workshop at Chaumet, the prestigious French luxury jewellery house, where he manages a team of 26 people. Chaumet designed the unique medals that were given to athletes during the Paris Olympics.

Radio France Internationale

Significant drop in visitors to Louvre, Orsay museums during Paris Olympics

The Louvre, the world’s largest museum, and the Orsay, home to France's collection of impressionist art, saw clear drops in the number of visitors during the Games. While expected, given the focus on sport during the Games, the museums hope their autumn exhibitions will make up for the shortfall.

The Independent UK

Jordan Chiles medal inquiry: USA Gymnastics says arbitration panel won't reconsider decision

USA Gymnastics officials say an arbitration panel won’t reconsider a decision asking gymnast Jordan Chiles to return the bronze medal she was awarded in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics

Salon

What to know about the next Olympics

The Paris Olympics may have just ended, but we're already looking ahead to the next Winter and Summer Games

International Business Times

Western Media Hail Olympics While Russia Scorns 'Shameful' Games

The Paris Olympics won mostly rave reviews from western media after they closed on Sunday, while media in Russia, whose team were excluded because of its war in Ukraine, sniffed at France's success.

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Adele Praises Viral Breakdancer Raygun From Paris Olympics Performance

Adele praises breakdancer Raygun for her unique style at the Paris Olympics, sparking global interest.

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