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Jul 26, 20242 min read
Olympics-Athletics-Obiri says she can go the distance after making marathon switch
PARIS - Kenyan Hellen Obiri believes she has what it takes to go from silver to gold at the Paris Games, tackling the Olympic marathon...


Jul 26, 20242 min read
Olympics-Tennis-Norway's Ruud hoping to hit top form at Paris Games
PARIS - Paris is a city that holds plenty of good memories for Casper Ruud and the Norwegian is hoping his form will peak at the right...


Jul 26, 20242 min read
Olympics-Skateboarding-'You get yelled at': Skaters keep off their boards at Olympic village
PARIS - The Paris Games have fully embraced skateboarding, with its youthful appeal and blockbuster television ratings, but skaters say...


Jul 26, 20242 min read
Olympics-Italian rower's father pedals to Paris for charity
PARIS - Italian rower Luca Chiumento is in Paris preparing for the quadruple sculls at the Olympic Games, and his father arrived from...


Jul 26, 20242 min read
Olympics-Swimming-Le Clos reveals minor tear ahead of Paris Games
PARIS - South African swimmer Chad Le Clos revealed on Thursday he had suffered a training injury ahead of a Paris Games the former...


Jul 26, 20242 min read
Olympics-India get sleep doctor on board to put performance anxiety to bed
PARIS - India's athletes are being told that plenty of shut-eye could be the foundation for Olympic success and the team has roped in ...


Jul 26, 20241 min read
Olympics-Equestrian federation chief confident sport will be in LA28 and Brisbane 32
VERSAILLES, France - The International Equestrian Federation is confident the sport will remain on the Olympic programme despite several...


Jul 26, 20241 min read
Olympics-Diving-Chinese divers can be defeated in men's events, says Britain's Daley
PARIS - China's divers are aiming for a golden sweep in Paris with a star-studded team, but Britain's Tom Daley said it was possible to...


Jul 26, 20242 min read
Olympics-Dressel puts world aquatics on the spot over China doping
PARIS - Seven-times Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel put World Aquatics bosses on the defensive on Thursday after expressing in front of...


Jul 26, 20242 min read
Olympics-Sailing-Mediterranean seawater given all clear in Marseille
MARSEILLE, France - Water quality for the sailing due to take place off Marseille has been given the all clear, Olympic organisers...


Jul 26, 20242 min read
Olympics-Archery-Lim shoots world record to signal Korean intentions
PARIS - Lim Si-hyeon delivered an emphatic statement on Thursday that she is the woman to beat at the Paris Olympics as the mighty South...


Jul 26, 20242 min read
Olympics-Gymnastics-Returning Olympians look forward to crowd boost
PARIS - Gymnasts returning to the Olympics in Paris are looking forward to relishing loud cheers and support from family and friends...
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