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‘Help me go faster’: How Nike Air is priming its athletes for Olympic success

Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Nike’s chief design officer Martin Lotti opens up to Wallpaper* about its latest high-performance sneakers, developed alongside world-leading athletes and honed using AI technology

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Why Nike's new Olympic track uniform for women is stirring controversy

One of the options for women runners is a bodysuit that is noticeably cut high on the hips. Critics say the outfit looks uncomfortable, revealing — and problematic.

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Alabama holds its first ever U.S. Olympic trial for a sport that's little-known there

The U.S. Olympic Team trials for slalom kayak and canoe were held at Montgomery Whitewater, a new artificial watersports complex. The city hopes to draw more tourism, while the sport seeks new fans.

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Paris aims to rekindle love for the Games

Paris Olympics aim to benefit disadvantaged communities, promote sustainability, and leave a positive legacy in Seine-Saint-Denis.

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Carolina Marín's Triumph: A Moment Of Victory And Dedication

Carolina Marín's journey from humble beginnings to Olympic triumph showcases the power of perseverance and belief in oneself, inspiring athletes worldwide.

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Paris Olympics Aim To Benefit Disadvantaged Communities

Paris Olympics aim to benefit communities, promote sustainability, and unify people across divides in a cost-efficient manner.

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Nike’s ‘hoo haa’ Olympic uniforms reveal everything, including sexism in sport

Girls are much more likely than boys to drop out of competitive sports. It’s little wonder when revealing kits are highlighted on the global stage

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OPINION - London is the best place to stay for the Paris Olympics — we don't have bedbugs

Barely a day goes by without someone prominent proclaiming that this summer London is going to be the overspill city of the Olympics. In fact, we’ve carried many pieces about it ourselves. Come on in, we say, the water’s lovely (considering the country’s sewage problem, London’s drinking water is certainly…

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Macron calls for ‘Olympic truce’, presents alternatives for opening ceremony

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to ensure there will be an 'Olympic truce' during the Summer Games to be held in Paris in July and August, in the face of ongoing international conflicts, in Gaza, Ukraine and in Sudan. He has also assured that the opening ceremony could be…

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Afghanistan's first female Olympian urges IOC to keep country out of Paris Games

NEW DELHI: Friba Rezayee, Afghanistan's pioneering female judoka and the country's first woman to compete in the Olympics, has launched a campaign urging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to exclude Afghanistan from the upcoming Paris Games due to the Taliban's human rights violations.

The Times of India

Coe’s $50,000 prize money move for athletes will damage the Olympics

It’s fair to say that the Olympic philosophy is not in a good shape – but is that a reason to give up on its values?

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American Olympic Athletes Express Outrage Over Revealing Uniform Design

American Olympic track and field athletes debate revealing uniform design for Paris Games, highlighting the importance of athlete input and gender represen...

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US Officials Defend Olympic Kit, Say Athletes Have Options

United States track and field athletes will have multiple kit options to choose from for the Olympics, officials said Sunday, following criticism over one skimpy design for the Paris games that has been branded "sexist."

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Paris Olympics Introduce Purple Track For Record-Breaking Performances

Excitement builds for the Paris Olympics with the debut of a vibrant purple track at Stade de France, promising record-breaking performances and athletic e...

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Jason Day eager to represent Australia at Paris Olympics

Jason Day said he would like to make his Olympic debut for Australia at the Paris Games

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Palak wins Paris Olympics quota in 10m air pistol

PUNE: Last year, Palak, 18, had to take a tough call of skipping her medical entrance exam. A bright student, Palak wanted to focus on her shooting and on the Olympic qualifiers.

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PSG turns to Star Wars amid terror fears as Paris Olympics chiefs brace for launch

Quite where all this is going boggles the mind. Just over 24 hours after the French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin declared that Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League match against Barcelona at the Parc des Princes had featured on an Islamic State video as a target, PSG and their fans reacted to…

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Mitrevski leaps into Australian Olympic team

Chris Mitrevski has produced one of the standout performances of the Australian championships with his victory in the long jump.

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Ageing Paris metro system to face Olympic challenge of 7 million visitors

Long the envy of other cities, Paris' creaking underground metro system has become a subject of daily frustration for users just as the French capital gears up to host this year's Olympics.

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Venezuelan Star Yulimar Rojas, Seven-Time World Champion, Forced to Sit Out Paris Olympics Due to Injury

Rojas remains unbeaten in the triple jump since 2019; she has won seven world championships (four outdoor, three indoor)

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Boxing | Panghal makes a comeback amidst drastic changes for Olympic qualifier in Bangkok

BFI changes six boxers for World Olympic qualifier in Bangkok after disappointing performance in Italy.

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Olympic Runner Oscar Pistorius Now Can’t Find Job After Serving Prison Time For Girlfriend’s Homicide

Sources revealed that Oscar Pistorius has completely changed: "He’s not friendly, not outgoing," one said. " ... He’s just a shadow of what he once was." The post Olympic Runner Oscar Pistorius Now Can’t Find Job After Serving Prison Time For Girlfriend’s Homicide first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Mary Kom steps down as Chef-de-Mission for Paris Olympics

Mary Kom steps down as Chef-de-Mission for Paris Olympics due to personal reasons, IOA to name replacement soon.

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Kennedy fully focussed on Olympic glory

As the reigning pole vault world champion, Nina Kennedy is enjoying the luxury of deciding her pre-Olympic schedule.

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Vinesh accuses WFI chief of trying to end her Olympic dream; fears doping conspiracy

World Championships medallist Vinesh Phogat on April 12 accused the Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh of trying to stop her from competing in the Olympic Qualifiers

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