The Latest Breaking News from Olympics

Ranking the medal table by gold, total, or most medals per capita – who actually won at the Olympics?

From the golds-first medal count to the most ‘medals per capita’ argument, how we rank nations can be a contest in itself. Now there’s a new method – the Goldilocks table – and its creators say it’s fairest of all

The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2024

Team USA Aims For Podium Finish At 2024 Paris Olympics

US Men's Volleyball team aims for redemption at the 2024 Paris Olympics after a disappointing Tokyo exit, showcasing skills and determination.

Top News · Aug 9, 2024

Photographer Ben Thouard Captures Olympic Surfing From Unique Underwater Perspective

Photographer Ben Thouard captures the essence of Olympic surfing in Tahiti's Teahupo’o waves with a unique underwater perspective.

Top News · Aug 9, 2024

Imane Khelif vs Yang Liu LIVE: Result as Algerian boxer wins Olympic gold amid gender row

Follow the fallout after Khelif won gold in Paris, beating China’s Yang Liu on points

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024

Breaking makes its Olympics debut, and a series of powerful adaptations – what you should watch and listen to this week

The heady highs and horrible lows, the close finishes, the scandals and the astounding feats of human skill – the Olympics are always a thrilling watch. While this year’s are coming to an end, there is still a lot to see before this Sunday’s closing ceremony, including the first ever…

The Conversation · Aug 9, 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: under immense pressure to win, athletes need to practise self-compassion

Over the past couple of weeks, millions around the world have witnessed the phenomenal achievements of elite athletes performing under huge pressure at the Olympics. High points have included Cindy Ngamba securing a medal for the Refugee Olympic team in boxing, and Noah Lyles becoming the world’s fastest man in…

The Conversation · Aug 9, 2024

We ranked all 34 Olympic sports by sustainability – here’s the leaderboard

Ahead of the 2024 games in Paris, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) asked all Olympic sports to prepare sustainability strategies. Sustainability, it said, was central to the Olympic movement. But some sports didn’t respond at all, and there is a wide gap between the best and worst performers.

The Conversation · Aug 9, 2024

As Toby Roberts strikes gold, climbing solves its biggest problem to find a home at the Olympics

The 19-year-old won Great Britain’s first climbing gold medal as an important change in format helped the sport shine in Paris

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024

Tom Cruise rumoured to perform stunt at Olympics closing ceremony

With Tom Cruise widely predicted to engage in a death-defying stunt on the roof of the Stade de France, Sunday's Paris Olympics closing ceremony promises a memorable passing of the five rings flag to Los Angeles.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 9, 2024

Steph Curry Produced Most Iconic Photos of Olympic Hoops in Team USA Win Over Serbia

The Warriors star was cooking all game.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 9, 2024