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Rockville native Helen Maroulis becomes first US female wrestler to qualify for three Olympic teams
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Spencer Lee wins at US Olympic Team Trials, one step from qualifying for Olympic Games
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Paris will become a no-fly zone to safeguard its wildly ambitious Olympic opening ceremony
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Legendary hockey player Dominik Hašek slams IOC for allowing Russian athletes in 2024 Olympics
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Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games
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Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Flame Lit in Greek Cradle Amid Weather Challenges
- Despite the absence of Apollo, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece on Tuesday.
- A backup flame was used as cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, where an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess typically uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.
- The flame will be carried by torchbearers from Olympia for over 5000 kilometers through Greece before being handed over to the Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.
- The Belem, a French three-masted sailing ship, will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Marseille, arriving on May 8 after visiting the historic site of Olympia.
Marathon runner Adrian Lehmann: death at the age of 34 - the day before the race: Adrian Lehmann was one of the best marathon runners in Switzerland ...
welt.de/sport/leichtathletik/article251142584/Marathonlaeufer-Adrian-Lehmann-Tod-mit-34-Jahren-am-Tag-vor-dem-Rennen.html
Parisians struggle to cash in on Olympic Games rentals: A glut of apartments available in the French capital this summer is pushing down prices
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Olyroos miss out on Paris Olympic Games qualification after 0-0 draw with Qatar at Under-23 Asian Cup
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-22/olyroos-miss-out-on-paris-olympic-games/103752198
IN FOCUS: No one wants to host the Commonwealth Games. 'Time to let it go', along with its colonial past?
channelnewsasia.com/sport/commonwealth-games-host-country-colonial-empire-focus-4274506
Bit of a stretch? Louvre to host yoga classes during Paris Olympics : The Louvre museum in Paris is planning to organise yoga and sport sessions in its famed ...
theguardian.com/sport/2024/apr/24/louvre-museum-yoga-classes-2024-paris-olympics
Who is Emile Cairess?: Find out more about Emile Cairess, the third-place finisher at the 2024 London Marathon who is on course for the Paris Olympic Games.
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Emile Cairess claims third at the 2024 London Marathon: Cairess thundered to a podium position while fellow Brit Mahamed Mahamed followed his footsteps in fourth ...
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Quick Glance: Jepchirchir Sets New Record, Claims Victory at London Marathon
- Jepchirchir won the 44th London Marathon, breaking the women's-only world record. She crossed the finish line in front of Buckingham Palace in two hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds.
- Munyao clinched the men's race in 2:04.01, marking his most significant career triumph. Bekele secured the second position with a time of 2:04.15.
- The participation of around 50,000 runners made this edition of the London Marathon the largest event along the River Thames.
Singapore rower Saiyidah Aisyah qualifies for Paris Olympics : Saiyidah made history eight years ago by becoming the first Singaporean rower to qualify for the ...
channelnewsasia.com/sport/saiyidah-aisyah-rowing-team-singapore-olympics-paris-qualify-4280841
Commentary: Beyond the SEA Games, is Singapore ready to host major sporting events?
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/singapore-decline-host-commonwealth-games-ready-major-sporting-events-sea-games-4263276
Raising metro prices, cleaning filthy river: Paris rushes final touches ahead of summer Olympics
channelnewsasia.com/sport/raising-metro-prices-cleaning-filthy-river-paris-rushes-final-touches-ahead-summer-olympics-4294526
Nike’s US women’s Olympic team outfits criticized for being ‘born of patriarchal forces’
cnn.com/2024/04/15/sport/nike-us-olympic-team-outfits-design-spt-intl/
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Nike's New Olympic Track Uniform for Women
- Elite athletes reveal Nike's new lineup in Paris
- Criticism over controversial design choices for Team USA's outfit
- Nike emphasizes diversity of available styles and athletes' comfort
- Discussion on women's sports attire and individual autonomy
Will Africa ever host the Olympic Games as Egypt prepares 2036 bid?: The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are 100 days away, but Africa has never hosted the world's ...
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Palaces, superyachts and chauffeurs: How the super rich will watch the 2024 Paris Olympics
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Paris Olympics opening ceremony on river Seine will last nearly 4 hours: With sunset and moonlight gleaming on the river, the grandiose opening ceremony for the ...
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Paris 2024: These are the Olympic outfits of the German athletes: Together with supplier Adidas, the German Olympic Sports Confederation presented its athletes' ...
welt.de/sport/olympia/article251087362/Paris-2024-Das-sind-die-Olympia-Outfits-der-deutschen-Sportler.html
Takeaways from the 2024 Olympic wrestling trials: 13 athletes punch tickets to Paris
usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2024/04/21/olympic-wrestling-trials-takeaways-results-2024-paris-games/73395683007/
Top Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned drug, then won Olympic gold: The episode sharply divided the anti-doping world, where China’s record has long ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/world/asia/chinese-swimmers-doping-olympics.html
Paris-bound Olympians look forward to a post-COVID Games with fans in the stands: The biggest moments for many of this generation’s Olympic athletes came in ...
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This year’s Paris Olympics will be the first in history to have full gender parity
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Chinese Olympic doping case swept ‘under the carpet' by WADA, U.S. anti-doping chief says
pbs.org/newshour/show/chinese-olympic-doping-case-swept-under-the-carpet-by-wada-u-s-anti-doping-chief-says
Paris aims to rekindle love for the Olympics as the 100-day countdown begins: April 17 marks the 100 days countdown to the Paris Olympics ambitious opening ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/paris-aims-to-rekindle-love-for-the-olympics-as-the-100-day-countdown-begins
Please don't abandon women's sports. Let's use this moment to embrace greatness.: Women's sports don't have to be a niche community. I'm happy to be here and ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/22/caitlin-clark-wnba-sports-women-athletes-recognition/73356985007/
Australia's uniform for Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony unveiled: The outfits that Australia's Olympians will wear into the opening ceremony of the Paris ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-17/australian-paris-olympic-games-uniform-unveiled/103733320
Torch and sandals: What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony in Greece for the Paris Olympics
apnews.com/article/olympics-flame-lighting-greece-ceremony-ancient-olympia-f68de04bd8871d08f06c5c6c724c3bdc
Olympians criticise Nike for skimpy women's kit: Nike's Team USA track and field kit for women is needlessly revealing and sexist, women athletes have said after ...
reuters.com/sports/athletics/olympians-criticise-nike-skimpy-womens-kit-2024-04-13/
Kyrie Irving says he ‘grew up in a time’ when you had to try out for USA Basketball after omission from Paris 2024
cnn.com/2024/04/19/sport/kyrie-irving-team-usa-olympics-selection-spt-intl/
The U.S. Olympic wrestling trials are underway: TV schedule, time and how to watch
usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2024/04/19/olympic-wrestling-trials-brackets-live-stream-how-to-watch/73386792007/
Olympic Games in Paris: Senior citizen carries the Olympic torch: Paris is preparing for the Summer Olympics. Right in the middle of it: 102-year-old Melanie ...
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Preparation for the Olympic Games: French police clear occupied house with 450 refugees
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Female handball players at the Olympics: "We have, let me say, eaten a lot of shit in recent years"
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Braunschweig starts with a record, Salchow swims 100 meter standard | Next round of Olympic qualification
swim.de/aktuell/braunschweig-startet-mit-rekord-salchow-schwimmen-100-meter-norm-naechste-runde-der-olympiaqualifikation/
Top Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned drug, then won Olympic gold: The episode sharply divided the anti-doping world, where China’s record has long ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/world/asia/chinese-swimmers-doping-olympics.html
15-strong NZ athletics team named for Olympics: A pair of reigning World Indoor champions and two former Olympic medallists headline the athletics team for this ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514686/15-strong-nz-athletics-team-named-for-olympics
‘I can take anyone’: How Peter Bol fought back from false doping accusation to make Olympic team
smh.com.au/sport/athletics/i-can-take-anyone-how-peter-bol-fought-back-from-false-doping-accusation-to-make-olympic-team-20240415-p5fjxe.html
Macron says Paris Olympics opening ceremony could be moved: The French president says the opening ceremony could move from the River Seine if security is ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68815081
Quick Glance: Security Concerns Prompt Alternatives for France's Olympic Opening Ceremony
- France has developed contingency plans for the July 26 Olympics opening ceremony on the river Seine in response to security concerns, as stated by President Emmanuel Macron on Monday.
- Heightened security alert due to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, along with the threat of terrorist attacks, has prompted action by the French government.
- Expressing confidence, Macron believes the anticipated Games ceremony with large crowds by the Seine, involving around 160 boats embarking on a 6 km journey, will be a significant achievement.
- The leadership of the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams approves of the security arrangements along the Seine for the opening ceremony, according to the team's security head, Nicole Deal.
Adam Peaty on how his faith got him through mental health struggle and back in the pool
itv.com/news/2024-04-16/adam-peaty-faith-got-me-out-of-depression-struggle-and-back-in-the-pool
‘My hoo haa is gonna be out’: US Olympians slam Nike for skimpy women’s track kit
theguardian.com/sport/2024/apr/13/nike-olympic-track-and-field-uniforms-women-sexism
Quick Glance: Olympians Criticize Nike for Revealing Women's Attire
- Nike's Team USA track and field kit for women is criticized by female athletes as unnecessarily revealing and sexist.
- Debate over revealing outfits for women Olympians continues, with some changes in competition wear rules.
- Nike is offering athletes unitard options with both a brief and a short for this year's Olympics, providing more choices for athletes.
- While some athletes find the showcased attire concerning, others appreciate the variety of options available and advocate for custom tailoring for a better fit.
The Nike dresses worn by US female athletes are sexist: Various sports federations have taken measures against the sexualization of female athletes ...
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Player release issues threaten Japan and South Korea's Olympic hopes: Japan and South Korea's dominance of Asia's Olympic football qualifiers is at risk of ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/player-release-issues-threaten-japan-south-koreas-olympic-hopes-2024-04-14/
With 100 days before the Paris Olympics, Team USA hopefuls meet the press: U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee officials and Team USA contenders met in New ...
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245221624/100-days-2024-paris-summer-olympics-team-usa-athletes
Moulin Rouge windmill blades break off and fall into street: A spokesperson for the venue says no-one was hurt in the incident
independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/moulin-rouge-paris-olympics-b2534479.html
Quick Glance: Unexpected Collapse of Moulin Rouge Windmill Blades in Paris
- The red windmill blades of the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret collapsed unexpectedly onto the street.
- The cabaret's technicians conduct routine checks on the windmill mechanism, so far without any issues.
- The fire department verified that the collapse resulted in no injuries.
- The Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris is renowned for its iconic red windmill blades and is a popular landmark.
Brazil women's star Marta to retire from international soccer: Marta, who has been playing in the United States with Orlando Pride since 2017 ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2024/04/26/brazil-womens-star-marta-to-retire-from-international-soccer/73468039007/
Novak Djokovic shares his major wish for himself and for 'legend' Rafael Nadal
tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Novak_Djokovic/144162/novak-djokovic-shares-his-major-wish-for-himself-and-for-legend-rafael-nadal/
Quick Glance: Awards for Bonmati and Djokovic at Laureus Awards
- Spain's Aitana Bonmati, a midfielder and World Cup winner, was named Sportswoman of the Year, while Novak Djokovic from Serbia received the top men's award at the Laureus ceremony on Monday.
- Tom Brady presented Djokovic with his fifth Laureus Award following an impressive 2023 performance, including winning the U.S. Open and tying Margaret Court's record for 24 Grand Slam titles.
- Jude Bellingham was honored as the Breakthrough Player of the Year, and Simone Biles took home the Comeback of the Year award.
- Nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards are chosen by global media, with the winners selected by the 69 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy.
Greece Hands Olympic Flame To 2024 Paris Games Organisers: The Olympic Flame's Journey to the Paris 2024 Games: Honoring Greek Heritage from Ancient Olympia ...
greekcitytimes.com/2024/04/27/greece-hands-olympic-flame-to-2024-paris-games-organisers/
Lindsey Vonn complains about pain after skiing career: “Price of Sport”: On the ski slopes, Lindsey Vonn won the Olympic Games and became world champion ...
faz.net/aktuell/sport/mehr-sport/lindsey-vonn-klagt-ueber-schmerzen-nach-ski-karriere-preis-des-sports-19679949.html
Usain Bolt named ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador - Guyana Chronicle: Bolt created history at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio when he achieved the ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/25/usain-bolt-named-icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2024-ambassador/
Winter sports: Skiing legend about to make a comeback for another country | Sport
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Riverboat captain can't wait for Paris 2024 opening ceremony: Khalid Driouech can't wait - the 60-year-old Seine riverboat captain is one of 94 set to transport ...
reuters.com/sports/riverboat-captain-cant-wait-paris-2024-opening-ceremony-2024-04-26/
Egypt’s Olympic Games City was dream achieved in 5 years, Sisi: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi welcomed on Wednesday all guests participating in the Arab ...
egypttoday.com/Article/1/131819/Egypt’s-Olympic-Games-City-was-dream-achieved-in-5-years
Indonesia one step from Olympics after beating South Korea - Sports - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/sports/2024/04/26/indonesia-one-step-from-olympics-after-beating-south-korea.html
Quick Glance: South Korea's Olympic Qualification Hopes Dashed by Indonesia Defeat
- South Korea's men's soccer team will miss out on the Olympic football tournament for the first time since 1984 after a loss to Indonesia in the Under-23 Asian Cup quarterfinals that went to a penalty shootout.
- Indonesia secured a spot in the last four teams by winning the penalty shootout 11-10, with the game ending 2-2 after extra time.
- Despite Jeong Sang-bin's equalizer with 14 minutes left, and being down to 10 players due to a red card for Lee Young-jun, Lee Kang-hee missed his shot in the shootout, allowing Pratama Arhan to score the winning goal.
- Japan emerged victorious against host Qatar in a 4-2 extra-time win, maintaining their path towards an eighth consecutive Olympic appearance. Saudi Arabia will face Uzbekistan, and Iraq will meet Vietnam. The fourth-placed team will have a playoff against Guinea in May to secure a place in Paris.
Olympic Team Trials in Oklahoma City: Evy Leibfarth strives to qualify in 3 paddle sports
oklahoman.com/story/sports/olympics/2024/04/26/us-olympic-team-trials-in-oklahoma-city-evy-leibfarth-strives-to-qualify-in-3-sports/73473695007/
Dennis Endras: German ice hockey icon ends career: Dennis Endras has had great success in his career: the goalie won the championship twice with the Adler ...
n-tv.de/sport/Dennis-Endras-Deutsche-Eishockey-Ikone-beendet-Karriere-article24903429.html
Olympic qualifier: NVF invites nine players to camp: In preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers, the Nigeria Volleyball Federation has invited ...
punchng.com/olympic-qualifier-nvf-invites-nine-players-to-camp-2/
Bay Area Olympic champion Kristi Yamaguchi gets her own Barbie doll: Kristi Yamaguchi, a figure skating star from the Bay Area, has inspired a Barbie doll in her ...
sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/kristi-yamaguchi-barbie-doll-19420317.php
Quick Glance: Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi Honored with Barbie Doll for AAPI Heritage Month
- Mattel has released a new doll in the famed figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi's likeness that pays homage to her victorious performance at the 1992 Olympics.
- Timed for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, the doll features details like Yamaguchi's gold ribbon in her hair, her celebratory bouquet, and white skates.
- Kristi Yamaguchi, the first Asian American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating, has transitioned her success into becoming a bestselling author and advocate for children's literacy.
- The toymaker's latest launch is part of its Inspiring Women Series, honoring remarkable heroines and empowering young girls to dream bigger.
FIVB, KVF partnership comes to a sudden end: KVF failed to sign the MoU to continue the partnership.
nation.africa/kenya/sports/fivb-kvf-partnership-comes-to-a-sudden-end-4603148
Beetroot and beefless bourguignon as Paris Olympics embraces vegetarian cuisine : Top chefs say the Games will rebrand French gastronomy as a showcase for ...
theguardian.com/sport/2024/apr/26/bourguignon-burgers-and-beetroot-paris-olympics-to-make-history-with-vegetarian-offerings
Flexing and fine art: Louvre introduces Olympic sport sessions: The Louvre in Paris will host yoga and sports sessions in its galleries as part of a pre-Olympic ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/culture/2024/04/26/flexing-and-fine-art-louvre-introduces-olympic-sport-sessions
Olympics 2024: Trampolining couple fall head over heels before Paris: Dylan Schmidt and Maddie Davidson were Olympic team mates in Tokyo but are returning to the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/515209/olympics-2024-trampolining-couple-fall-head-over-heels-before-paris
German Swimming Championships: Armbruster snaps up Olympic relay ticket with gold
swimsportnews.de/olympia-schwimmen-2024-paris/13142-schwimm-dm-armbruster-schnappt-sich-mit-gold-das-olympia-staffelticket
Simone Biles' personal coach, Cecile Landi, is leaving her Houston gym: Cecile Landi will become coach at University of Georgia but will stay with Simone Biles ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/general/article/cecile-landi-gymnastics-coach-georgia-19423729.php
From a Rocky Start, Dakotah Lindwurm Emerges With Unshakeable Self-Belief: She pulled out third place at the Olympic Marathon Trials, earning a spot on the ...
runnersworld.com/races-places/a60401977/dakotah-lindwurm-emerges-with-unshakeable-self-belief/
Golden generation - Editorial - The Jakarta Post: Golden generation - Editorial - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/04/27/golden-generation.html
France wants to use Greece’s air defense system for the Olympics, report says: Diplomatic talks began in November, apparently so far without development.
politico.eu/article/france-greece-air-defense-system-paris-olympics-missile-crotale-ukraine/
Paris Olympics: 16-year-old arrested after he said he wanted to 'die a martyr' at Games
news.sky.com/story/paris-olympics-16-year-old-arrested-after-he-said-he-wanted-to-die-a-martyr-at-games-13122216
Spice Girls Reunite With Surprise Performance: Video: It's the moment the world has waited for since at least 2012 when they last performed at the London Olympic ...
newsweek.com/spice-girls-stop-victoria-beckham-david-performance-1892564
Quick Glance: Tom Cruise wows guests at Victoria's 50th birthday bash
- Tom Cruise wowed A-list guests at Victoria's party.
- The Spice Girls also performed and danced to their 1997 hit.
- Victoria Beckham called the celebration the best night ever.
- Brooklyn's wife Nicola Peltz Beckham did not attend the party.
French police to welcome Olympic torch amid bonus boost: MARSEiLLE, France (AFP) — Some 6,000 police will be deployed for the arrival of the Olympic flame in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/french-police-welcome-olympic-torch-amid-bonus-boost/
Lisa Carrington to lead Kiwi canoe sprint team at Paris Olympics: New Zealand's most successful Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington will contest all three disciplines ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/515087/lisa-carrington-to-lead-kiwi-canoe-sprint-team-at-paris-olympics
Lefteris Petrounias: History Was Written - The 7th Time European Champion In Rings
greekcitytimes.com/2024/04/27/lefteris-petrounias-history-was-written-the-7th-time-european-champion-in-rings/
“Never experienced it before”: Mysterious gymnastics drama at the European Championships poses a mystery
n-tv.de/sport/Mysterioeses-Turn-Drama-bei-EM-gibt-Raetsel-auf-article24900890.html
Olympia 2024: Greeks hand over Olympic flame to Paris: The Olympic flame was lit in Greece ten days ago, and now the French organizing committee has taken over ...
spiegel.de/sport/olympia/olympia-2024-pariser-organisatoren-uebernehmen-olympisches-feuer-in-athen-a-8bf73ea9-4e3d-40ac-bfb7-ba51fc9e1a1b
Samsung event for foldables and Galaxy Ring - Is the date fixed?: Things will be exciting for all Samsung fans in July. According to unconfirmed information ...
connect.de/news/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-juli-2024-geruechte-3205320.html
Queen Letizia Steps Out in Red Suiting & Block Heel Pumps at Olympic Games Commemoration
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Greece to Hand Over Olympic Flame for Paris 2024 - GreekReporter.com: After its journey through Greece for 11 days, the Olympic Flame will be handed over to the ...
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DLV star hopes for Rome and Paris: Mama Krause is chasing the Olympic ticket with running Lola
n-tv.de/sport/Mama-Krause-jagt-mit-rennender-Lola-das-Olympia-Ticket-article24904334.html
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