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Scottish hero Andy Murray bows out of tennis with doubles defeat at Paris Olympics

Andy Murray’s illustrious tennis career reached a bittersweet conclusion as he and Dan Evans faced defeat in the quarter-finals of the Olympic…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2024

Breakaway boxing body's president backs the IOC's handling of gender issues at the Paris Olympics

The head of the new governing body that hopes to run the next Olympic boxing tournament says he strongly supports the IOC’s policies at the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024

40 years without an Olympic road race medal: Can Paris be a turning point for the US women?

The last time an American woman medaled in Olympic road cycling was in 1984 when Connie Carpenter took gold and Rebecca Twigg took silver. Team U.S.A. members Chloé Dygert and Kristen Faulkner will compete in the women's road race at the Paris Olympics on August 4.

Cycling Weekly · Aug 1, 2024

Is the shallow pool in Paris really slowing Olympic swimmers down? Here’s what the science says

There has been plenty of rain, sweat and tears shed at the Paris Olympics this week. But the pool at the heart of La Defénce Arena has suffered a drought of world records that has athletes and officials scratching their heads.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2024

Marchand strikes twice in two hours to take Olympic gold medal haul up to three

Léon Marchand entered the history books on Wednesday night as the first man to win two gold medals in the swimming pool on the same day. His exploits in the 200m butterfly and the 200m breaststroke took his gold medal haul up to three following Sunday night's victory in the…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 31, 2024

The careers of Olympians like Simone Biles mirror the rise of adult gymnastics. 'I'm never leaving.'

Interest in adult gymnastics across the United States is rising in lockstep with the careers of Olympians like Simone Biles

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024

String spokes and hairspray – Tom Pidcock's Olympic mechanic reveals the secrets behind the gold medal-winning XC bike

Tom Pidcock became only the second rider in the history of the Olympic games to win back-to-back XCO mountain bike titles. Pidcock matched Julien Absalon's unique double that the French rider had achieved back in 2004 and 2008. Pidcock had to work hard to defend his title, overcoming an early…

Bike Perfect · Jul 31, 2024

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 · Jul 31, 2024

Our Athletes Are Fighting The Olympic Village Menu In The Most Aussie Way Possible: Taco Tuesday

The Australian Olympic Committee have provided Team Australia with Taco Tuesday menu options in the Olympic Village.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 31, 2024

Team USA Olympic athletes are able to mimic home at their own training facility in France

United States discus thrower Valarie Allman practiced her form on a quiet field

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024