Olympics
Dominant US Women's Fencing Team Talks About the Pressure and Preparation That Led to Historic Gold
Robert Harris
Aug 03, 2024
The United States women's fencing team has dominated the foil event at the Paris Games, making history as the first American team, regardless of gender, to win the gold medal in the team competition.
Adam Peaty Denied Historic Golden Treble after Agonizingly Finishing at the Paris Olympics
Charles Dickens
Jul 29, 2024
The return to the Olympics for Adam Peaty was not what he had dreamed of. He ended up with a joint silver medal in Paris, finishing behind Italy's Nicolo Martinenghi in a race that was slow and nerve-wracking, decided by the tiniest of margins and pure instinct to touch the wall at the perfect moment.
Storylines for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
Albert Einstein
Jul 27, 2024
The lighting of the cauldron is imminent, marking the official start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. With 329 medal events scheduled and more than 10,000 athletes competing, the weeks ahead promise an abundance of storylines. Where should one even start?
Paris 2024 Basketball: Breanna Stewart Shines in Women's Team Usa Win Over Belgium
Liam Thompson
Aug 02, 2024
Belgium showed a marked improvement from their loss to Germany, but they couldn't match the powerhouse USA, who secured an 87-74 victory in the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille on Thursday, August 1.
Paris 2024 Women's Basketball: A'Ja Wilson Scores a Double as Team Usa Beats Japan
Isabella Davis
Jul 30, 2024
The U.S. women's basketball team utilized their size advantage to secure a victory in their first Group C game at Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille on Monday, July 29. Team USA triumphed 102-76 against Japan.
Silvia Persico: Maintaining ADQ Cycling Team's Good Momentum in Home Games
Judy Brown
Feb 12, 2024
Silvia Persico, a talented cyclist from Italy, aims to maintain her impressive performance with the ADQ Cycling Team during their home games, while also expressing her aspiration to participate in the Paris Olympic road race as a member of the Italian team.
Julien Alfred Makes Olympic History with Gold in Women's 100m
Steven Scott
Aug 04, 2024
Julien Alfred of St. Lucia made history by winning Olympic gold in the women's 100 meters, outpacing Sha'Carri Richardson and becoming the first Olympic medalist from her country.
Paris 2024 Swimming: All Results as Thomas Ceccon Beats Fast Field in Men's 100m Backstroke
Jennifer Wang
Jul 30, 2024
Italy's Thomas Ceccon secured an Olympic gold medal alongside his world record and world championship in the men's 100m backstroke. Xu Jiayu from the People's Republic of China took the silver, while Team USA's Ryan Murphy earned the bronze.
Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony: Star-Studded Celebration and U.S. Medal Triumph
Judy Brown
Aug 13, 2024
The Paris Olympic closing ceremony featured performances by Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Snoop Dogg, with Tom Cruise performing a dramatic skydiving stunt, while Team USA led with 40 gold medals.
Daniel Wiffen Makes History with Olympic Gold in Men's 800m Freestyle
Albert Reid
Jul 31, 2024
Daniel Wiffen, once a Game of Thrones extra, made history by winning Ireland's first-ever Olympic gold in men's swimming, marking a transformative journey from screen to sporting glory.
Paris 2024 Fencing: All Results, As Hong Kong, China's Cheung Ka Long Becomes Back-to-Back Olympic Champion in Men's Foil Individual
Daniel Park
Jul 30, 2024
In a thrilling contest for the men's foil individual gold, Cheung Ka Long from Hong Kong, China, the defending Olympic champion, successfully retained his title by narrowly defeating Italy's Filippo Macchi in an intense match.
Zheng Qinwen Channels Her Inner Strength to Secure China's First Olympic Singles Gold Medal with a Win Over Donna Vekic.
Kerry Jackson
Aug 04, 2024
Zheng delivered a remarkable performance, showcasing powerful and decisive hitting. Zheng emerged as the winner in a fiercely contested gold medal match., securing a convincing 6-2, 6-3 triumph.
Brazil's Great Marta Goes Off in Tears After Red Card
Daniel Matthew
Aug 01, 2024
Marta, the all-time leading goalscorer for Brazil, sobbed as she left the pitch following her team's 2-0 loss to Spain in the Olympic women's football competition after earning a straight red card.
Olga Kharlan Claims Ukraine's First Medal Amidst Paris Olympics
Judy Brown
Jul 30, 2024
Olga Kharlan wins Ukraine's first medal at the Paris Olympics amid the backdrop of war, staging a remarkable comeback to claim bronze in women's saber fencing, energizing the crowd with her historic achievement.
Suni Lee's Bronze Medal Feels Golden After Challenging Path to Paris 2024 Podium: "It Has Taken So Much."
Charlotte Hall
Aug 02, 2024
"Lee expressed to reporters in a crowded media room after winning the bronze medal, 'It has required a lot. Today, I was telling everyone that I truly didn't believe I could make it onto the podium. It's unbelievable that I'm standing here.'"
BMX Freestyle Highlights: Deng Yawen Takes Gold at Paris Olympics
Randy Ellis
Aug 01, 2024
Hannah Roberts witnessed Deng Yawen's standout performance in freestyle BMX at the Paris Olympics, inspiring her to elevate her own game despite not securing a medal herself.
China's Huang Ya Qiong Clinches Olympic Gold in Badminton Doubles
Lori Graham
Aug 03, 2024
Huang Ya Qiong, alongside Zheng Siwei, clinched Olympic gold in mixed doubles badminton, highlighting China's dominant performance in Paris.
Chinese and American Divers Reflect on Performance in Women's Synchronized 3m Springboard Event
William Benjamin
Jul 28, 2024
Divers Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook became the first US athletes to win a medal for Team USA at the Paris Olympics on Saturday: a silver in the women's synchronized 3m springboard event.
Canadian Swimmers Shine at Paris Olympics: Medley Teams Advance to Finals
Emily Smith
Aug 03, 2024
Canadian medley relay teams shine at the Paris Olympics, advancing to finals with strong performances in swimming events.
China Claims First Gold in Diving at Paris Olympics
Allison Fisher
Jul 27, 2024
China's inaugural gold in diving at the Paris Olympics marks a significant achievement, highlighting the prowess of Chang Yani and Chen Yiwen and reinforcing their dominance in the sport.
The Olympic Games Face a Unique Set of Potential Security Threats in Paris, Organizers Say Everyone Will Be Safe
Ethan David
Jul 28, 2024
For the Summer Olympics in Paris, millions of tourists and hundreds of athletes are anticipated, but organizers are concerned about the possibility of riots, terrorism, and cyberattacks.
Paris 2024 Olympics: Summer Mclntosh Exclusive: Competing With a Smile
Amelia Wong
Jul 28, 2024
Summer McIntosh has approached the lead-up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with a calm and collected demeanor, consistently smiling despite the heavy expectations resting on her young shoulders.
Paris 2024 Olympics: Can Gypt Men's Football Team End Nation's 14-Year Title Drought?
Mary Johnson
Aug 04, 2024
Egypt is only two victories away from ending their 14-year-long quest for a major football championship.
Golden Glory: Gabby Thomas's Triumph at Stade de France
Judy Brown
Aug 08, 2024
Gabby Thomas received last-minute coaching before winning gold in the women's 200 meters at the 2024 Olympics, marking a pinnacle in her athletic career.
Paris 2024 Tennis: Rafaei Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz Dig Deep to Reach Men's Doubles Quarter-Finals
Ava Ryan
Jul 31, 2024
Considering all that Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz have accomplished and what Alcaraz will achieve, it's difficult to imagine they can further enhance their tennis skills.