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Olympics: Will India go past historic Tokyo medal haul in Paris?

As the Olympic Games commence in Paris on Friday, the 117 Indian athletes participating in the event find themselves in diverse situations. While a few carry the weight of immense expectations on their shoulders, others are determined to deliver unexpected triumphs. Meanwhile, some seasoned competitors are focused on concluding their…

The Times of India

Rigney out to follow feats of rowing champion Brennan

Sydney rower Tara Rigney is being mentored by Australian rowing golden girl Kim Brennan, who won the single sculls in Rio.

AAP

Max Whitlock heads to Paris with ‘surreal’ feeling ahead of fourth Olympic Games

British gymnast Whitlock, 31, won two gold medals at Rio 2016 and successfully defended the pommel horse title in Tokyo three years ago.

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Robinson and Ewing cruise into third round at Rio Pro

Australians Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing have cruised into the third round of the Rio Pro, but Molly Picklum endured a tougher time in the women's draw.

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Poor conditions put Rio Pro surfing on hold

The World Surf League has opted to delay surfing at the Rio Pro for two additional days, hoping that a swell arrives with top-five ranking spots on the line.

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Australian surfers look to cement spot in title decider

Molly Picklum, Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing are Australia's leading hopes in the World Surf League's Rio Pro as they chase a crucial top-five rankings spot.

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Archery star Milne on target for Paris Paralympic medal

Australian para-archery coach Ricci Cheah is backing star Jonathon Milne to claim another Paralympics medal, after he ended the country's podium drought in Rio.

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'It’s going to be hard but I will be a contender': Lizzie Deignan's plans for Paris

Britain’s most successful female road racer of the era, Lizzie Deignan has one medal missing from her cabinet: Olympic gold. Chris Marshall-Bell looks back on her record at the Games and ponders her prospects for Paris

Cycling Weekly

Laura Kenny, Britain’s most successful female Olympian, announces retirement

Kenny won five Olympic and seven world titles during her illustrious career on the track

Cycling Weekly

Hend leads by two shots at New Zealand Open

Rio Olympics teammates Scott Hend and Marcus Fraser sit atop the leaderboard at the midway point of the New Zealand Open.

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Anuradha Devi wins silver on ISSF World Cup debut

NEW DELHI: Debutant Anuradha Devi won a silver medal in the women's 10m air pistol event behind Rio Olympic champion Anna Korakakki of Greece at the ISSF World Cup in Cairo, Egypt.

The Times of India

Triathletes Beth Potter and Alex Yee make Team GB for Paris Olympics

The 31-year-old Potter competed in the 10,000m at the Rio Olympics seven years ago and has remodelled herself as a triathlete

The Independent UK

Sam Quek recalls helplessness of Team GB selection process for Olympics: ‘My mind was gone’

Quek, who won gold in Rio de Janeiro after Team GB upset the Netherlands, has recalled the agony in the build-up to receiving a successful selection in email

The Independent UK

On This Day in 2016 – Jessica Ennis-Hill announces retirement from athletics

Ennis-Hill won Olympic gold in the heptathlon at London 2012 and silver at Rio 2016

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Indian compound archers down South Korea, Taipei to win twin gold

HANGZHOU: India's recurve archers have often been seen blaming strong winds as a reason for their failure at major multisport events. Be it the London, Rio or Tokyo Olympics.

The Independent UK

On this day 2016: Kadeena Cox makes history with cycling gold at Rio Paralympics

Cox’s velodrome triumph saw her emulate Isabel Barr’s Seoul 1988 success as she added to the T38 100m bronze she had claimed on the athletics track.

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'Greenest in history': How Paris aims to halve the Olympics' carbon footprint

With their stated aim of halving the carbon footprint of previous Olympic Games in Rio and London, the organisers of Paris 2024 have promised "historic" progress on behalf of the climate. But as they work to rise to the challenge, uncertainties remain.

Chicago Sun-Times

Olympic gold-medal gymnast Gabby Douglas looks to compete at 2024 Paris Games

Douglas announced on her Instagram page Thursday that she is making a comeback attempt, a dozen years after her triumph in London in 2012 and eight years after her last competition, the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

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Ewing, Wright finish runners up in Brazilian surf

Australia's Tyler Wright has qualified for the World Surf League season finale after finishing runner up to teen Caitlin Simmers at the Rio Pro in Brazil.

Daily Record

Balloch fitness instructor becomes one of just eight women to complete a marathon on 7 continents

Debbie Savage and pal Jan Fellows completed the Rio Marathon earlier this month to earn their Seven Continents medal - joining a very select group of less than a 1000 people globally to run marathons on every continent.

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U.S. Olympic Sprinter Tori Bowie Died From Childbirth Complications, per Reports

The 32-year-old won three medals at the 2016 Rio Games.

The Independent UK

Bianca Cook more motivated than ever for one last shot at Olympic gold in Paris

The 31-year-old from Liverpool had to settle for bronze medals in both Rio and Tokyo.

Wales Online

Triathlon star Max Neumann makes modest admission after grabbing PTO European Open glory

On the day of King Charles III’s coronation back in the UK, the largely unknown Australian toppled the decorated trio of Kristian Blummenfelt, Alistair Brownlee and Jan Frodeno in a gruelling 100km battle in Ibiza

The Independent UK

Olympic gold medallist sprinter Tori Bowie dies aged 32

Bowie won relay gold at the Rio 2016 Olympics, where she also claimed individual 100m silver and 200m bronze

Manchester Evening News

‘Never say never’ - Dame Laura Kenny details 2024 Paris Olympics pursuit while supporting heroic cycling fundraiser

Britain's most successful Olympic women's cyclist candidly spoke to the Manchester Evening News about a tough period in her life and a hopeful future, from suffering a tragic miscarriage to being pregnant with her second child ahead of Paris 2024.

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