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Paris Olympics: Athletics' golds rock US to medal table top spot

Paris Olympics latest: The US scooped golds in men's 1,500-m and women's 200-m to reach 24 followed by China, Australia and France.

07/08/2024

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The level of faecal bacteria in the Seine was above the World Aquatics standards of 400 colony-forming units of enterococci per 100 millilitres. The women's marathon swim competition is set for Thursday, while the men are scheduled to race Friday.

06/08/2024

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Germany’s Olympic hopes received a major boost last month when the government threw its support behind hosting the event — but the memory of the 1936 games looms large.

06/08/2024

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Mario and Sonic have missed out on this year's Olympics, and there is no official console game either. But there are still options to try out the different disciplines from the sofa (or standing up).

06/08/2024

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Set to debut at the Trocadéro Champions Park on 5 August, Merzouki’s 'Dance of the Games' will showcase a blend of martial arts, circus, and live arts, in an ode to hip-hop.

05/08/2024

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Belgium withdrew from the mixed relay that included swimming in the Seine.

05/08/2024

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The event follows backlash against several scenes at the French Opening Ceremony last week from a number of religious leaders across the world.

04/08/2024

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04/08/2024

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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was moved to tears as she was treated to a hero's welcome before defeating Hungary's Anna Hamori.

03/08/2024

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Mohammad Samim Faizad tested positive for an anabolic steroid. His removal follows another judoka doping case at the Paris Olympics.

03/08/2024

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03/08/2024

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It comes after a racism scandal involving Argentinian players singing an offensive song about French players of African heritage. Friday's game ended with a massive brawl after the final whistle.

02/08/2024

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Italy's boxing Olympian Angela Carini handed out an olive branch after a dramatic boxing match at the Paris Olympics that sparked an ongoing debate.

02/08/2024

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The 21-year-old Olympian fell as she got out of the water and was immediately surrounded by medical staff.

02/08/2024

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The Mission: Impossible star is rumoured to have pre-taped stunts in Paris and Los Angeles for the 11 August ceremony...

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Taxi restrictions eased after drivers complain of Olympic disruption

Trade unions argue some drivers have lost between 40% and 50% of their revenue because of the Games.

02/08/2024

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Tens of thousands have signed a petition to ban equestrian events after two prominent horse riders at the Paris Olympics were ensnared by severe disciplinary measures.

02/08/2024

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The European Commission presented a migration pact implementation plan in June, leaving EU member states until the end of the year to present their national plans.

02/08/2024

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To create the illusion that the horse was galloping on the Seine water, the team had to build a trimaran and find a skilled rider. The animal will be on display in Paris from October onwards.

01/08/2024

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A new study has identified what the "ideal athlete" for each athletic-based event looks like. How do you compare?

01/08/2024