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Everything Simone Biles did at the Paris Olympics was amplified. She thrived in the spotlight

Every single thing Simone Biles has done at the Paris Olympics has been spotlighted

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024

OPINION - How has this summer of Olympic joy turned into a bonfire of British hate?

If there are two things we should be able to rely on as great equalisers, it’s music and sports. With the Paris Olympics we’ve been able to take a (very short) break from the shitshow that’s going on around the world. Still nice to see all this camaraderie and healthy…

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2024

Tom Schaar Wins Silver In Men's Skateboarding Park Final

Tom Schaar clinches silver in men's skateboarding park final at 2024 Paris Olympics, showcasing his talent and dedication in a thrilling competition.

Top News · Aug 7, 2024

Why is the word Taiwan banned at the Paris Olympics?

Taiwan competes as Chinese Taipei and fans who have used the country’s name on banners have been roughly treated

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2024

Athlete Clarifies Illness After Competing In Paris Olympics Triathlon

Claire Michel's illness post-triathlon raises concerns about water quality in the Seine River at the Paris Olympics.

Top News · Aug 7, 2024

Senegal sets dynamic pace to prepare for Youth Olympics in Dakar 2026

Senegal is just one of many countries represented at the Africa Station, a hub for athletes and fans during the Paris Olympics, situated on L'île Saint-Denis, north of Paris. With ambassadors like beloved Senegalese musician Youssou N’Dour, who held a special concert, the country showed its readiness to host the…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 7, 2024

Amid disqualification heartbreak, Vinesh Phogat's first pic from Games village clinic surfaces

NEW DELHI: Hiding the pain and agony of disqualification behind a smile, Vinesh Phogat's first picture from the Paris Olympics village clinic surfaced on social media on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Aug 7, 2024

Sex eligibility rules for female athletes are complex and legally difficult. Here's how they work

Women’s boxing at the Paris Olympics has highlighted the complexity of drafting and enforcing sex eligibility rules for women's sports and how athletes like Imane Khelif of Algeria and Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan are left vulnerable in the fallout

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024

Elliot Giles: from camping in Swiss Alps to a place in Olympic 800m semi-finals

Three weeks ago Elliot Giles was on a camping holiday in the Swiss alps but on Wednesday the British athlete advanced to the semi-finals from his heat of the men’s 800m at the Paris Olympics

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2024

What drastic steps were taken to cut Vinesh Phogat's weight at Paris Olympics - Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala explains

As the news of wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification ahead of her gold-medal match at the Paris Olympics develops, Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, who is with the Indian contingent, described in detail the drastic steps that were taken to bring her weight down to under 50kg, but it all went in vain…

The Times of India · Aug 7, 2024