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Brazilian man caught selling counterfeit Olympic medals

A Brazilian man was sentenced to 10 months' suspended imprisonment and is banned from coming to Paris for three years after being caught selling counterfeit Olympic medals.

Radio France Internationale

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The communist state had been suspended for the 2022 Winter Olympics by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) having withdrawn unlawfully from the Tokyo Games in 2020 citing pandemic concerns.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

Germany Wins Men's Kayak Four 500M In Photo Finish

Germany secures back-to-back Olympic titles in men's kayak four 500m event at Tokyo Games, with Max Rendschmidt winning his fourth gold medal.

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Australian men end drought with sprint kayak silver

The Australian K4 crew of Riley Fitzsimmons, Jackson Collins, Pierre van der Westhuyzen and Noah Havard have powered to silver in Olympic sprint kayak racing.

AAP

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

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.

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

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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

Mackenzie climbing through Paris Games pressure

Australian Oceania Mackenzie has made her first Olympic climbing final, holding sixth place in the boulder and lead event.

AAP

'One of sport's great stories' - Dan Bigham and the Olympic dream that almost fell apart

A training crash in Paris almost derailed the Brit's Olympic journey, but after years of dedication, he's now a silver medallist

Cycling Weekly

Israeli Windsurfer Tom Reuveny Overcomes Threats To Win Gold

Israeli windsurfer Tom Reuveny's gold medal win at Paris Olympics amidst threats and inspiration from the Jewish community.

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Jade Jones suffers shock Olympics taekwondo defeat as two-time champion exits in first round

Team GB’s double Olympic champion and strong medal hope is stunned by Miliana Reljikj of North Macedonia

Evening Standard

Vinesh Phogat embodies 'true spirit of a warrior': Abhinav Bindra

NEW DELHI: Shooter Abhinav Bindra, who became India's first individual Olympic gold winner, paid wrestling champion Vinesh Phogat heartfelt accolades on Thursday, stating that she epitomizes the "true spirit of a warrior" and that her struggle spoke to him.

The Times of India

Paris Olympics sustainability sage heads to Bangladesh for role as interim PM

Renowned economist and Nobel Peace prize laureat Muhammad Yunus returned to Bangladesh from France on Thursday to lead an interim government after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina.

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The Guardian - US

Quincy Wilson: USA’s 16-year-old 400m relay star set for a remarkable Olympic debut

The teenager’s precocious talent won plaudits at the US Olympic trials. Now he is ready to become his country’s youngest-ever male track athlete at the Games

AAP

Jessica Hull storms into Olympic 1500m final

Jessica Hull says she is a legitimate gold medal shot in what is shaping as a classic Olympic women's 1500m final.

Evening Standard

Olympics 2024: Katarina Johnson-Thompson strengthens bid for gold in heptathlon

Team GB’s two-time world champion is the early heptathlon leader at Paris Games after acing the first pair of events

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Chloé Dygert - 'I had to get over myself' - how new energy finally propelled USA to Olympic gold in women's team pursuit

Team USA riders come together to capture second gold medal, making Kristen Faulkner the first multi-discipline champion

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Olympic shot putter Raven Saunders causes stir competing in mask and sunglasses

Raven Saunders made a splash during the shot put qualification as the American attempts to upgrade from their silver medal at the Tokyo Games

Evening Standard

Matthew Hudson-Smith makes Olympic vow after 400m silver

Team GB runner targets gold in LA after Paris heartbreak

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Olympics 2024: Emma Finucane continues bid for history with eye on keirin gold

Goal of becoming first British woman to win three gold medals at a single Games is on

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Vinesh Phogat Announces Retirement After Olympic Disqualification Heartbreak

Vinesh Phogat, the trailblazing Indian wrestler, faces disqualification from the Olympic final, hinting at retirement. Her journey, marked by resilience an...

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Sharon Van Rouwendaal Wins Second Olympic Gold In Marathon Swim

Sharon van Rouwendaal secures second Olympic gold in women's 10k marathon swim at Tokyo Olympics.

The Guardian - UK

The pain and pleasure of placing fourth at the Olympics: ‘I didn’t know whether to frame the certificate – or burn it’

The goal is to win a medal and secure a place in history. So how do athletes cope when they are denied that dream by a tiny margin?

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What to Watch at Olympics on August 8: Lyles, McLaughlin-Levrone Take Center Stage

The two stars will look to add to Team USA’s success on the track. Plus, women’s volleyball and men's basketball face stiff competition in the semifinals.

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