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Olympics, Swimming Broadcast Legend Rowdy Gaines to Retire After 2028 Games

"The Voice of Swimming" is calling it a career after one more Olympics.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 8, 2024

Sha'Carri Richardson Wowed Olympics Fans With Blistering Anchor Leg in 4x100m Relay

Team USA's Sha'Carri Richardson wowed fans with her stunning anchor leg in the women's 4x100m relay heat at the Paris Olympics.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 8, 2024

David Beckham wore budgie smugglers on his holiday — but are British men really ready?

Sales are up, searches are booming, and Victoria Beckham has shared a picture of her husband wearing them on a recent holiday. Are we ready? Joe Bromley investigates

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2024

North Korea returns to the Olympics after eight years – eyeing more than just medals

Athletes from North Korea are currently competing in the Summer Olympics for the first time in eight years. The communist state had been suspended for the 2022 Winter Olympics by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) having withdrawn unlawfully from the Tokyo Games in 2020 citing pandemic concerns.

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2024

Sport Climber Wins Indonesia's First Gold Medal at Paris Olympics, Earns Hefty Bonus

Veddriq Leonardo, participating in Speed sport climbing, won Indonesia's first gold medal of the Paris Olympics, earning a hefty bonus in the process.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 8, 2024

Who is Imane Khelif? When is her Olympics gold medal fight?

Algeria’s Imane Khelif will face China’s Yang Liu on Friday for a chance to win the country’s first women’s boxing gold.

Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2024

Olympics 2024: Noah Lyles takes back seat to leave rivals guessing in quest for sprint double

The men’s 200m event had been considered a foregone conclusion, until USA star finished second in his semi-final heat

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2024

Katie Ledecky And Nick Mead Named Team USA Flag Bearers

Katie Ledecky and Nick Mead named as Team USA's flag bearers for Paris Olympics closing ceremony, celebrating their remarkable achievements in the Games.

Top News · Aug 8, 2024

“People Were Awful To Her”: Ex-Olympian Gabby Douglas Slams Simone Biles Comparisons

“Gabby Douglas used to be the greatest Olympic gymnast, and then here comes Simone Biles.” The post “People Were Awful To Her”: Ex-Olympian Gabby Douglas Slams Simone Biles Comparisons first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Aug 8, 2024

Street art pops up throughout Paris, adding some Olympic color to major landmarks

Paris is getting a colorful splash of Olympic creative spirit with nearly 30 vibrant street art pieces, popping up at bustling metro stations and airports and in front of city hall

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024