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Olympic surfing brings to light often overlooked history of women at Teahupo’o

The WSL have revived women’s events at the heavy wave in Tahiti but past surfing feats are only now being recalled ahead of the Paris Games

The Guardian - AU

From challenges to innovations, what lessons can Brisbane learn from the Paris Olympics?

After two COVID-affected Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021 (summer) and Beijing in 2022 (winter), the Paris Games should see a return to normalcy.

The Conversation

Afghan sprinter Kimia Yousofi ready to run at her 3rd Olympics after being selected for Paris Games

Afghan sprinter Kimia Yousofi is preparing to compete at her third Olympics after being selected for the Paris Games from her training base in Australia

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USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las Vegas

After months of planning, it’s time for the U.S. Olympic team — one that will go to the Paris Games later this month seeking a fifth consecutive gold medal — to take the floor

The Independent UK

On target: Aussie archers earn Paris Olympic shot

Two decades after he first watched Australia compete in archery at the Olympics, Sydney Trains employee Peter Boukouvalas is on track for the Paris Games.

AAP

Paralympics Australia chief quits ahead of Paris Games

Catherine Clark has quit as chief executive officer of Paralympics Australia just eight weeks before the start of the Paris Games.

AAP

Biles Books Paris Olympics Spot With Emphatic US Trials All-around Win

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles is headed to the Paris Games after a resounding all-around victory at the US gymnastics trials on Sunday.

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Simone Biles Books Paris Olympics Berth With US Gymnastics Trials All-around Win

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles is headed to the Paris Games with a resounding all-around victory at the US gymnastics trials on Sunday.

International Business Times

Gunn sets eyes on breaking opinions with Paris 2024

Breakdancer Rachael Gunn is using her unexpected trip to the Paris Games as an opportunity to change perceptions around the new Olympic sport.

AAP

US Olympic and other teams will bring their own AC units to Paris, undercutting environmental plan

The U.S. Olympic team is one of a handful that will supply air conditioners for their athletes at the Paris Games in a move that undercuts organizers’ plans to cut carbon emissions

The Independent UK

Australia plot to shake American swimming dominance

The nation's 41-strong team to race at the Paris Games could shake US Olympics dominance, Swimming Australia's head coach Rohan Taylor says.

AAP

Aussie swimmers vow to honour Campbell's legacy

Australia's swimmers are vowing to honour the Olympic legacy of Cate Campbell, who missed selection for the Paris Games.

AAP

Warholm Leads Galaxy Of Stars At Classy Euros

Norway's Karsten Warholm fired out a broadside at Olympic contenders in the run-in to the Paris Games by winning a third successive European title in Rome on Tuesday as a galaxy of global stars showcased some scintillating form.

International Business Times

Kaylee McKeown sends warning to Olympic rivals with second fastest 100m backstroke ever

Australian world champion touched first in 57.41 at the swimming trials in Brisbane to qualify for the Paris Games

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Ariarne Titmus gears up for Olympics with second fastest 400m freestyle in history

Freestyle queen Ariarne Titmus delivered an ominous message to her rivals at the Australian Olympic trials to qualify for the Paris Games

The Independent UK

Emily Campbell vows to ‘finish off the show’ for Team GB at Olympics

Campbell’s weightlifting category will take place on the final day of the Paris Games.

France 24

South Africa's ruling ANC party faces unpredictable vote

One day ahead of general elections in South Africa, we look ahead to what's at stake for the ruling African National Congress, which is in danger of losing its majority for the first time since the birth of democracy there. In a country where the youth make up the majority…

The Independent UK

Andy Murray and Dan Evans given rare French Open doubles wildcard

Andy Murray’s bid to play doubles at Roland Garros raises the possibility he will play the event at the Paris Games.

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Paralympics countdown: ‘We want to positively influence lives of 1.2bn people’

With 100 days to go until the Paris Games, the IPC’s Andrew Parsons says it is vital for disability rights they are the best ever

Radio France Internationale

French B-boy Dany Dann hopes to spin gold at Paris Olympics

European 2022 breakdance champion Danis Civil, aka Dany Dann, hopes to become one of the first breakdance Olympic medalists in history. The event makes its debut at the Paris Games this summer, but won't be part of the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

International Business Times

Olympic Flame To Arrive In France Ahead Of Paris Olympics

The Olympic flame is set to arrive in the French port of Marseille on Wednesday in front of a crowd of up to 150,000 people in a first major test of the hugely ambitious plans for the Paris Games.

The Guardian - UK

Tom Daley to compete at record fifth Olympics to defend 10m synchro title

Tom Daley will seek to end his extraordinary career with a fifth Olympic medal this summer after being selected for Team GB’s synchronised diving squad for the Paris Games

France 24

Paris inaugurates massive water storage basin to clean up River Seine for Olympics

French officials inaugurated on Thursday a huge water storage basin meant to help clean up the River Seine, set to be the venue for marathon swimming at the Paris Games and the swimming leg of the Olympic and Paralympic triathlons.

Radio France Internationale

French police union threatens to disrupt Olympics relay

A French police trade union is threatening to disrupt the Olympics torch relay ahead of the start of the Paris Games in July unless officers are given bonuses they were promised. The union says they're ready to strike later today, Thursday.

France 24

Security fears over splashy River Seine opening ceremony of Paris Olympics

The talk before the opening ceremony of the Paris Games ideally should be about its grandiose backdrop: a summer sun setting on the Seine River as athletes drift by in boats and wave to cheering crowds. But behind the romantic veneer that Paris has long curated, mounting security concerns already…

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