Tag: Olympics
Olympics 2024: Rafael Nadal hints at skipping US Open and raises doubts over future after doubles exit in Paris | Tennis News
Rafael Nadal revealed he is unlikely to play the US Open as he dropped his strongest hint yet that his career could very soon be at an end. Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz’s crowd-pleasing run in the men’s doubles at the Olympics came to an end with a 6-2 6-4 loss to American fourth seeds Austin…
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With Paris Olympics stint, Aleah Finnegan gets dream come true
Aleah Finnegan, of Philippines, competes on the uneven bars during a women’s artistic gymnastics qualification round at Bercy Arena at the Paris Olympics 2024, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) MANILA, Philippines — Despite the early exit, Team Philippines’ gymnast Aleah Finnegan still fulfilled a long-time dream of competing in the…
Read MoreSouth Sudan set for rematch vs Team USA at Paris Olympics
Members of the South Sudan team pose after they defeated Puerto Rico in a men’s basketball game at the Paris Olympics 2024, Sunday, July 28, 2024. The team faces Team USA next. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France–South Sudan coach Royal Ivey says his life feels like a movie right now. He might be onto something:…
Read MoreJoanie Delgaco gets shot at 19th place in Paris Olympics rowing
Joanie Delgaco of Team Philippines crosses the finish line in the women’s single scull rowing repechage at the Paris Olympics 2o24, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Vaires-sur-Marne, France. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi) MANILA, Philippines — Team Philippines rower Joanie Delgaco lost steam anew in the women’s single sculls semifinals C/D classification round of the Paris Olympics…
Read MoreFrance, Germany, Canada book Paris Olympics basketball quarters
France’s Matthew Strazel celebrates after France defeated Japan in a men’s basketball game at the Paris Olympics 2024, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France— France’s miracle last-second comeback at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday got even better a few hours later, when the host nation clinched a spot in…
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Olympics 2024: Lauren Price backs ‘absolute machine’ Cindy Ngamba and GB’s Chantelle Reid for Paris success | Olympics News
Lauren Price knows exactly what it takes to win an Olympic gold medal. The Welsh star triumphed at the Tokyo Games in 2021. She thinks Cindy Ngamba and Chantelle Reid could potentially inherit her mantle as Olympic middleweight champion. Ngamba, who trains with GB but will box for the refugee team, and Britain’s Reid, both…
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Olympics 2024: Daniel Wiffen wins swimming gold for Ireland with 800m freestyle victory in Paris | Olympics News
Daniel Wiffen made history as he claimed Ireland’s first Olympic gold medal of the Paris Games with a stunning victory in the men’s 800m freestyle final. Wiffen became Ireland’s first male medallist in the pool and third overall after Michelle Smith and Mona McSharry, who only made it onto the list on Monday with bronze…
Read MoreLIVE UPDATES: Team Philippines at Paris Olympics 2024 July 31
SCHEDULE: Team Philippines at Paris Olympics 2024 July 31 Philippine Time 3:04 am – Eumir Marcial (boxing) – round of 16 3:33 am – Kayla Noelle Sanchez (swimming) – semifinals 6:04 pm – Hergie Bacyadam (boxing) – round of 16 9:30 pm – Carlo Paalam (boxing) – round of 16 11:30pm – Carlos Yulo (gymnastics)…
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Olympics 2024: Shane Lowry chases golf gold medal for Ireland after major disappointment at The Open | Golf News
Shane Lowry believes winning Olympic gold will make up for missing out on a second Open title, as Ireland team-mate Rory McIlroy targets his biggest win for a decade. Lowry held a two-shot halfway lead at Royal Troon, where McIlroy missed the cut, but struggled to a third round of 77 and eventually finished sixth,…
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Olympics 2024: Team GB’s rugby sevens player Amy Wilson-Hardy under investigation over ‘racist message’ | Rugby Union News
Team GB rugby sevens player Amy Wilson-Hardy is being investigated over an alleged racist message, the British Olympic Association has said. A screengrab of what appeared to be a WhatsApp message from Wilson-Hardy appeared on Instagram, with the person posting it alleging racism. A BOA spokesperson said: “The British Olympic Association has been made aware…
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