Olympics-Rowing-Thrills and spills but few new winning nations in Paris regatta
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PARIS - A cornerstone of the Olympics almost since the very beginning, the rowing regatta at the Paris Games produced plenty of drama,...
- Aug 5
- 2 min
Olympics-Swimming-US win women's 4x100 medley gold in world record time
PARIS - The United States smashed their own world record in the women's 4x100 medley on Sunday to close the Paris Olympics swimming meet...
- Aug 5
- 2 min
Olympics-Swimming-No faith in system, says Peaty after China take gold
PARIS - Triple Olympic gold medallist Adam Peaty called for stricter dope testing and said he had no faith in the system after China won...
- Aug 5
- 1 min
Olympics-Athletics-Ingebrigtsen, Kerr cruise through 1,500 metres dry run
PARIS - Defending champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen and world champion Josh Kerr are expected to have a battle royale in the Olympic 1,500...
- Aug 5
- 2 min
Olympics-Swimming-China end US reign over men's 4x100 medley relay
PARIS - The United States' 64-year unbeaten run in the men's 4x100 metres medley ended at the Paris Olympics on Sunday as China swept to...
- Aug 5
- 2 min
Olympics-Tennis-Italy's Errani and Paolini win women's doubles gold
PARIS - Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini claimed Italy's first ever Olympic tennis gold medal as they beat Mirra Andreeva and Diana...
- Aug 5
- 2 min
Olympics-Swimming-Fabulous Finke retains 1,500m gold in world record
PARIS -American iron-man Bobby Finke smashed the men's 1,500 metres freestyle world record as he retained the Olympic gold medal in a...
- Aug 5
- 1 min
Olympics-Athletics-Thompson, Seville edge Lyles in 100m semis
PARIS - Jamaica's Kishane Thompson and Oblique Seville served notice they plan to battle favourite Noah Lyles of the United States for...
- Aug 5
- 2 min
Olympics-Cycling-Faulkner claims upset win in women's road race
PARIS - American Kristen Faulkner caused a major upset as she won the women's road race gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Sunday,...
- Aug 5
- 2 min
Olympics-Gymnastics-Defying odds, Lee adds to her medal haul in Paris
PARIS - U.S. gymnast Sunisa Lee, who was bedridden and seriously ill eight months ago, could not have imagined competing at the Paris...
- Aug 5
- 2 min
Olympics-Sailing-Kiteboarding stages a Games show with tight debut races
MARSEILLE, France - Kiteboarding made its Olympic debut on Sunday, with the men and women taking off on foiling boards to cheers from the...
- Aug 5
- 2 min
Olympics-Swimming-Sjostrom adds 50m freestyle gold to 100m title
PARIS - Sweden's world record holder Sarah Sjostrom completed a remarkable freestyle sprint double by adding the women's 50 metres gold...
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