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The Latest Breaking News from the Paris Olympics

Controversial Australian Olympic breaker retires from competition

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn has told a Sydney radio station that she plans to retire from competition just three months after her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics led to her being ridiculed and spawned conspiracy theories about how she qualified for the Games

The Independent UK

'Impossible to process': why Raygun has quit breaking

Rachael Gunn, known as Raygun, has called time on her competitive breakdancing career after experiencing intense backlash following the Paris Olympics.

AAP

Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn retires from competitive breaking after Olympic upset

The Australian, who was targeted with online abuse at the Paris Olympics, says to continue to compete ‘seems really difficult for me’

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The Paris Olympics displaced nearly 20,000 people, local associations say

A coalition of over 100 organizations has reported that nearly 20,000 individuals were displaced from informal housing in Paris and surrounding areas during preparations for the 2024 Summer Olympics

The Independent UK

Paris Olympic 'cleanup' saw over 19,000 people evicted: report

Nearly 20,000 people were evicted in the Ile-de-France region between April 2023 and September 2024, in the run-up to and during the Paris Olympics, according to a report drawn up by a collective of French NGOs.

Radio France Internationale

Which USWNT Player is Most Likely to Win the Women's Ballon d'Or?

Breaking down which USWNT player could win the 2024 women's Ballon d'Or.

Sports Illustrated

On my radar: Jacques Audiard’s cultural highlights

The film director on the music he works to, educating himself via podcasts, and why the Paris Olympics was a pleasant surprise

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7 charged in cyberbullying campaign targeting Paris Olympics' artistic director

French authorities say they have charged seven individuals in connection with a cyberbullying campaign targeting Thomas Jolly, the artistic director behind the Paris Olympics’ opening and closing ceremonies

The Independent UK

Emma Finucane retains women’s individual sprint world title

The 21-year-old took three medals at the Paris Olympics.

The Independent UK

Frustrated French Clubs Turn Away Players In Post-Olympics Sports Boom

Many amateur French sports clubs are struggling to cope with a wave of enquiries and a boom in wannabee players sparked by the Paris Olympics.

International Business Times

French music flexes its muscles abroad

French-language music took centre stage during the Paris Olympics, with giant karaokés, star-studded ceremonies and a medley of styles and sounds. Boosted also by TV series, online streaming and a 30 percent increase in French music exports, Francophone songs are on a roll. In this week’s France in Focus, we…

France 24

A cultural stroll through Paris with singer Ayo and pianist Alain Roche

In the first edition of our new show Paris des arts, FRANCE 24's Valérie Fayolle meets Ayo. The Nigerian German singer-songwriter takes us on a tour of the National Navy Museum to talk about "Mami Wata", her seventh acoustic album dedicated to the Nigerian goddess of the sea. Next, we…

France 24

Move over Olympians, Australia’s wildlife are incredible athletes

Now that the Paris Olympics and Paralympics have disappeared from our screens, let’s get back to watching animal videos.

The Conversation

The elusive win that retiring Olympic champ craves most

Weeks after winning Australia's first gold at the Paris Olympics, cycling star Grace Brown wants to cap her career with an elusive world time trial title.

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The Conversation

Are sports stars who are caught using illegal drugs unfairly vilified?

With the Paris Olympics and Paralympics wrapped up, and leading Australian sports codes coming to an end of their 2024 seasons, many athletes will be celebrating well-earned wins and commiserating losses.

AAP

Storm sign Kiwis sevens player after Warbrick success

Looking to unearth another high-flying Will Warbrick, Melbourne have signed New Zealand sevens player Moses Leo who played at the Paris Olympics.

Radio France Internationale

French Olympic and Paralympic athletes enjoy 'golden' send-off in Paris

France bid a final and reluctant farewell to the Paris Olympics on Saturday with a parade on the Champs-Elysees followed by an evening concert. Many of France's medal winners were presented with the country's top award, the Legion d'Honneur, by President Emmanuel Macron.

Radio France Internationale

Paris to honour murdered Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei

Paris is to honour murdered Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by naming a sports venue after her, according to the French capital's Mayor Anne Hidalgo. Cheptegei, who competed in the women's marathon during the Paris Olympics last month, succumbed to severe burns on Thursday after being doused with petrol and…

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Evening Standard

Lady Gaga shares how 'kind' fiancé Michael Polansky supported her through mental health battle

The Oscar-winning singer confirmed her engagement to the investor as she watched the swimming finals at the Paris Olympics last month

International Business Times

Ugandan Olympian Fighting For Her Life After Fire Attack

Ugandan long-distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei was still fighting for her life on Wednesday after being set on fire by a Kenyan man, just weeks after taking part in the Paris Olympics.

Sports Illustrated

Steph Curry Had Powerful Quote About Being LeBron James’s Teammate in Olympics

Steph Curry and LeBron James have faced each other countless times in huge games during their legendary NBA careers, which made what they did at the Paris Olympics so cool as they were able to join forces for once and lead Team USA to a fifth straight gold medal.

Cycling Weekly

Dan Bigham becomes Head of Engineering at Red Bull-Bora Hansgrohe after leaving Ineos Grenadiers

After winning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, Bigham then left his role at Ineos due to his frustrations with the setup currently in place at the team

International Business Times

Medals And Mobs: China's 'Toxic' Sports Fans Face Crackdown

Crowds descended on the home of 17-year-old Chinese diver Quan Hongchan after she won two golds at the Paris Olympics while gymnast Zhang Boheng hid in a Beijing airport toilet to escape overzealous throngs of fans.

AAP

Cash splash to boost canoe slalom world championships

Two levels of government have invested in hosting the canoe slalom world championships in Australia after the sport's success at the Paris Olympics.

The Conversation

After being wowed by Olympic athletes in Paris, it’s time to take notice of exceptional Paralympic exploits

The Paris Olympics have been and gone but memories of the athletes’ achievements will live on, from Mondo Duplantis breaking his own pole vault world record for the ninth time, to Sifan Hassan winning gold in women’s marathon after winning bronze in the 5,000 and 10,000m on the track earlier…

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