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A French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer, suspected of targeting Olympic torch, sentenced to 2 years

French authorities say a French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer was sentenced to two years in prison after making threats online and was suspected of wanting to target the Olympic torch relay

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2024

How Swimsuit Technology Advances Olympic Games — And Went Too Far

Can you cheat with technology at the Olympics? Not if these gatekeepers have anything to say about it. The saga of a LZR swimsuit tells everything about tech in the Olympics.

Inverse · Jul 20, 2024

Raven Saunders: 5 facts about the Hulk mask-wearing shot put star headed to their 3rd Olympics

Raven Saunders has one thing on their mind: Olympic gold.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 20, 2024

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Eight Palestinian Olympic athletes to compete in Paris under the shadow of Gaza war

Eight Palestinian athletes will take part in the Paris Olympic Games, which get under way on July 26. After nine months of war in Gaza, their presence will serve as a platform to raise public awareness of their commitment to their people, according to Palestinian officials.

France 24 · Jul 20, 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: Ledecky vs Titmus – five biggest rivalries to watch

From the women’s swimming events to men’s javelin throw, Al Jazeera picks out the top five rivalries to watch at Paris.

Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2024

The weird history of Olympic football: Featuring Thierry Henry, protesting sailors and a very angry Hitler

France have an all-star boss targeting gold in Paris – if the past 128 years are anything to go by, he’ll have to navigate some bizarre events to succeed

FourFourTwo · Jul 20, 2024

‘This team is a message of hope’: behind the scenes with the Refugee Olympic Team

How 37 remarkable athletes have overcome harrowing tales of hardship and tragedy to make it to the Paris Games

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2024

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Liberté, egalité … fraternité? Conflict looms large as Paris welcomes world to Olympics

With the shadow of war as a backdrop, can the Paris Games live up to its ideals?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2024

Exum cleared of injury as Boomers' tilt gains pace

A week out from the Boomers' Olympic opener, Dante Exum has been cleared of concussion after a nasty fall in a comfortable warm-up defeat of Puerto Rico.

AAP · Jul 20, 2024

‘Improvisation is key’: DJs ready for supporting role in breakdancing’s Olympics debut

Rules mean DJs will have to select from a limited playlist in Paris but they still aim to surprise competitors

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2024

Indian athletes off to foreign shores to fine-tune last-minute Olympic preparations

NEW DELHI: Indian athletes have been busy giving final touches to their Olympic preparations for Paris. Several of the country’s 117 Paris-bound medal hopefuls have chosen foreign shores to fine-tune their game and leave no stone unturned in their quest for Olympic glory.

The Times of India · Jul 20, 2024

Olympics are not Grand Slams, pressure is very different: Sumit Nagal

BENGALURU: Sumit Nagal took a midseason break in April-May because of an injured right shoulder. His serve and forehand were hampered. Nagal hadn’t planned to take a break then. Unfortunately the body doesn’t send out preinjury notifications.

The Times of India · Jul 20, 2024

Enhanced Games to sign Olympians post-Paris: D'Souza

Australians could be among athletes signing up for the pro-drug Enhanced Games after the Paris Olympics.

AAP · Jul 20, 2024

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden To Host Fundraiser In Paris

First lady Dr. Jill Biden to host fundraiser in Paris and lead US delegation to Olympics, supporting American athletes. Diplomatic boycott of 2022 Winter O...

Inspiring America: Team USA special airs tonight on NBC

In Inspiring America: Team USA, Lester Holt, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb go one-on-one with the biggest names of this year’s Summer Olympics

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19, 2024

Which U.S. Olympian Has Won the Most Gold Medals?

The U.S. has been historically dominant in swimming at the Olympics.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19, 2024

Why Isn't Caitlin Clark Going to the Paris Olympics?

Here's why the All-Star guard is not on the 2024 women's USA Basketball squad.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19, 2024

The 10 Strangest Cities Ever to Bid on the Olympic Games

From countries with no Olympic medalists to nonexistent cities, here are the oddest locales to go for gold.

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The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2024

Clark, Reese on same team at WNBA All-Star weekend and in spotlight in matchup against Olympic team

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will once again step into the spotlight during All-Star Weekend with their matchup against the U.S. Olympic team

TV Tech · Jul 19, 2024

Google Named the Official Search AI Partner of Team USA

The NBCU will use Google search and other AI-powered features to highlight athlete stories and enhance its Olympic Games coverage

International Business Times · Jul 19, 2024

Adidas Drops Bella Hadid From Campaign Over Gaza Controversy

Adidas said Friday it had dropped vocal pro-Palestinian model Bella Hadid from an advertising campaign for retro sneakers referencing the 1972 Munich Olympics, which were overshadowed by a massacre of Israeli athletes.

The Times of India · Jul 19, 2024

Neeraj Chopra lives in the moment and is remarkably consistent: AFI chief Sumariwalla

NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra, the Olympic gold medallist, possesses a unique ability to remain focused on the present and maintain an exceptional level of consistency in his javelin throws, according to Adille Sumariwalla, the Athletics Federation of India chief. These qualities distinguish him from other top javelin throwers worldwide.

The Times of India · Jul 19, 2024

Star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen working on net game ahead of Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Lakshya Sen, the Indian badminton prodigy, discussed his preparations for the upcoming Paris Olympics during an interview in Marseille, France. The young athlete revealed that he has been focusing on improving his net game and addressing the recent tendency of losing points in the latter stages of matches.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 19, 2024

Paris Olympic organisers calm fears over security breaches in global IT meltdown

Olympic Games organisers in Paris calmed fears on Friday that a global IT glitch had compromised sensitive security data just over a week from the planned lavish opening ceremony along the river Seine.

Kevin Durant Returns To U.S. Olympic Basketball Team Practice

Kevin Durant's return to U.S. Olympic basketball team boosts prospects for Paris Games. Follow his journey and the team's pursuit of a historic fourth cons...

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