Equestrian star Isabell Werth has been advocating for better horse welfare at the Paris Olympics. However, she became frustrated when the focus shifted from the competition to discussions about suspended riders. Following the Charlotte Dujardin…
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Karsten Warholm, Rai Benjamin, and Alison dos Santos all moved on from the 400-meter hurdles heats at the Paris Games
Norwegian world-record holder Karsten Warholm posted the fastest time in the 400-meter hurdles qualifying on Monday as he aims to defend his Olympic title. Warholm is expected to face strong competition in Paris from Rai…
Noah Lyles wins the Olympic 100-meter sprint in a historically close race, finishing just five-thousandths of a second ahead
Noah Lyles paced at the far end of the track, hands on his head, staring up at the scoreboard, waiting for the result he had been working hard for over the past three years. He…
Two-time Olympic gold medalist boxer Arlen López from Cuba was defeated by Oleksandr Khyzhniak in the semifinals in Paris
Two-time gold medal-winning boxer Arlen López from Cuba was knocked out of the competition by Oleksandr Khyzhniak from Ukraine on Sunday night in the 80-kilogram semifinals at the Paris Olympics. López missed the chance to…
Andreeva and Shnaider, who are members of AIN, are the first Russians to win a medal at the 2024 Olympics
The first medal for any Russian athlete at the 2024 Olympics — technically not representing their country but competing as neutrals due to the war on Ukraine — was won in tennis on Sunday. Mirra…
Morocco is impressing with their skillful play and passionate supporters at the Olympics. They now look forward to facing Spain in the soccer semifinals
Moroccan soccer is in the spotlight right now. Two years ago, the men’s team made it to the World Cup semifinals, and they have achieved the same feat at the Paris Olympics. Morocco beat the…
Sarah Sjöström claims her second gold medal in the Paris Olympics with a commanding victory in the 50-meter freestyle
Sarah Sjöström from Sweden won the 50-meter freestyle on Sunday night during her fifth Olympics, adding this victory to the 100-meter freestyle gold she secured earlier in the Paris Games. Sjöström finished in 23.71 seconds,…
US men are out of the 3×3 competition after a 2-5 record in pool play, missing Jimmer Fredette
The U.S. men’s team was knocked out of the 3×3 competition on Sunday at the Paris Olympics after finishing 2-5 in pool play, with their last five games played without star Jimmer Fredette. “We fought…
High jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh wins Ukraine’s first individual gold medal of the Paris Olympics
It was a night of celebration for Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict. Thousands of Ukrainians tuned in on YouTube as high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh won gold for her country, which she had to leave due…
Steven van de Velde, the Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of rape, has been eliminated from the Olympics
Steven van de Velde, the Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of raping a 12-year-old British girl in 2016, was eliminated from the Paris Olympics on Sunday night when he and his partner Matthew Immers lost…
Japan defeats Italy to win the final fencing gold medal of the Paris Olympics in men’s team foil
Japan secured its second fencing gold medal of the Paris Olympics by defeating Italy 45-36 in the final of the men’s team foil on Sunday. Japan’s alternate, Yudai Nagano, stepped in for the eighth leg…
From being known as ‘monkey boy’ to ‘horse guy,’ Stephen Nedoroscik is now enjoying the spotlight
Stephen Nedoroscik is embracing his new fame as a quirky, bespectacled video gamer who recently won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics. “It’s still just surreal to me. I wake up in the morning,…
Americans Hughes and Cheng move on to the quarterfinals in the beach volleyball tournament at the Paris Olympics
Americans Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes lost a set for the first time in the Paris Olympics beach volleyball tournament. Instead of getting discouraged, it motivated them. “When we bring the fire, the energy, the…
The U.S. will play against quarterfinals newcomer Nigeria as the official draw for women’s basketball elimination matches is announced
Nigeria is heading to the quarterfinals, becoming the first African team to reach this stage at the Olympics. Their reward is a game against the seven-time defending champion U.S. in Paris on Wednesday, following the…
After gold medals for Novak Djokovic and Zheng Qinwen, tennis moves from the Olympics to the US Open
Hours after he knelt on the red clay and cried with joy, finally able to kiss his Olympic gold medal won for Serbia, Novak Djokovic was asked if he now sees his tennis career as…
Kristen Faulkner becomes the second U.S. Olympic road race champion, joining Connie Carpenter-Phinney 40 years after her win
Forty years after winning gold in Los Angeles, Connie Carpenter-Phinney watched nervously, hoping and praying that Kristen Faulkner could maintain her lead in the road race at the Paris Olympics. When Faulkner succeeded, finishing her…
Scottie Scheffler wins the Olympic gold medal with a thrilling 62
Scottie Scheffler gave the best performance of his amazing year by coming from four shots behind on Sunday with a 9-under 62 to win the Olympic gold medal in men’s golf at Le Golf National.…
Germany, Spain, the U.S., and Canada have moved on to the semifinals in women’s 3×3 basketball at the Paris Games
Germany, Spain, the U.S., and Canada all reached the semifinals in women’s 3×3 basketball at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. Germany and Spain secured their spots in Monday’s semifinals by finishing in the top two…
The U.S. will face Brazil in the Olympic men’s quarterfinals, with Serbia or Australia awaiting in the semifinals
The U.S. will play against Brazil in the quarterfinals of the Olympic men’s basketball tournament in Paris on Tuesday. If the U.S. wins, they will face either Serbia or Australia in the semifinals. The earliest…
Even winning an Olympic gold medal hasn’t been enough to make Hungarian swimmer Kristóf Milák break his silence
Not even winning an Olympic gold medal could get Kristóf Milák to talk. Despite his victory on Saturday night in the 100-meter butterfly at the Paris Olympics, it was expected that he would remain silent.…