The Latest Breaking News from Olympics

Celebrities go for gold in fan support at the Games

Whether it's cheering in the stands, social media shout-outs or sponsorships, celebrities from Snoop Dogg to Queen Mary are embracing the Paris Olympics.

AAP · Aug 2, 2024

‘It’s heartbreaking’: Caeleb Dressel in tears after failing to defend Olympic crowns

The American swimmer ended a gruelling day with a sixth-placed finish in the 50m freestyle. Forty minutes later, he failed to qualify for the 100m butterfly final

The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2024

Argentina, Paraguay and the United States crash out in the quarterfinals at men's Olympic tournament

For the first time since Barcelona 1992, there will be no Latin American representation in the semifinals

Latin Times · Aug 2, 2024

Vashti Cunningham Is Pushing Past the Pain in Quest for First Olympic Medal

The 26-year-old high jumper was one of many track and field athletes who competed in the first qualifying rounds in Paris on Friday.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 2, 2024

History maker: USA’s Grant Fisher takes bronze in men’s 10,000m at Paris Olympics

Fisher became only the fourth US male to medal in the 10,000m at the Olympics, winning bronze in a tight photo-finish with Ethiopa’s Berihu Aregawi

The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2024

Beth Shriever’s anguish is also the magic of the most brutal sport at the Olympics

Britain’s medal hopefuls Kye Whyte and Beth Shriever both finished out of the medal places in the wildly unpredictable sport of BMX racing

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2024

Son of a fallen Border Patrol agent is representing the United States at this year's Paris Olympics

James Epling died in the line of duty more than 20 years ago near the town of Andrade, on the California side of the Colorado River.

Latin Times · Aug 2, 2024

Silver linings for GB duo as Duncan Scott and Ben Proud claim milestone medals

Scott is now Scotland’s most decorated Olympian while Proud completed his medal collection.

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2024

Olympics 2024: Leon Marchand claims incredible fourth gold as Duncan Scott and Ben Proud win Team GB silvers

Whatever happens between now and next week, the Paris Games unquestionably belong to France’s swimming superstar

Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2024

In the Olympics boxing arena, facts and fairness are taking a battering

Hugely complex, essentially irresolvable issues have been flattened in the toxic furore over the inclusion of Lin Yu-ting and Imane Khelif in the women’s competition

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2024