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Paris 2024 Olympics: When did Spain last win gold in men’s football at the Olympic Games?
5 months ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: When did Spain last win gold in men’s football at the Olympic Games?

The Hindu  

Spain, which succumbed to am extra-time winner from Brazil in the gold medal match in the last edition of the Olympic Games, stands at a similar crossroad this time around. If we have been waiting for the gold medal for so many years, it is a challenge and an additional excitement.” WHEN DID SPAIN LAST WIN GOLD IN MEN’S FOOTBALL …

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Kim Yu-jin wins another gold for South Korea, Ulugbek Rashitov secures back-to-back taekwondo titles
5 months ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Kim Yu-jin wins another gold for South Korea, Ulugbek Rashitov secures back-to-back taekwondo titles

The Hindu  

South Korea is back in force in taekwondo. After leaving the Tokyo Games without a single gold medal in the sport it invented, the East Asian nation claimed a second title in as many days at the Paris 2024 Olympics. “I also put in a lot of efforts, that’s how I got the gold medal.” Kimia Alizadeh, who was the …

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China's Xu/Sun win women's canoe double 500m gold at Paris Olympics
5 months ago

China's Xu/Sun win women's canoe double 500m gold at Paris Olympics

China Daily  

China's Xu Shixiao, left, and Sun Mengya celebrate winning the women's canoe double 500m final at the Paris Olympics on Aug 9, 2024. PARIS -- China's Xu Shixiao and Sun Mengya successfully defended their title in the women's canoe double 500m final at the Paris Olympics here on Friday. In the men's canoe single 1,000m, Czech Republic's Martin Fuksa claimed …

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Jemima Montag and Rhydian Cowley win Paris Olympics bronze medal in mixed relay race walk marathon
5 months ago

Jemima Montag and Rhydian Cowley win Paris Olympics bronze medal in mixed relay race walk marathon

ABC  

Australian duo Jemima Montag and Rhydian Cowley have created their own slice of history, claiming bronze in the inaugural Olympic marathon race walk in Paris. Fellow Australians Declan Tingay and Rebecca Henderson finished 22nd in a race won by Spain's Alvaro Martin and Maria Perez, with Ecuador's Brian Daniel Pintado and Glenda Morejon taking the silver medal. ABC Sport is …

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Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s epic Olympic rivalry explained: ‘I would have beaten him blindfolded’
5 months ago

Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s epic Olympic rivalry explained: ‘I would have beaten him blindfolded’

The Independent  

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US extends Olympic win streak to 58 games with 87-68 victory over Germany; quarterfinals next
5 months ago

US extends Olympic win streak to 58 games with 87-68 victory over Germany; quarterfinals next

Associated Press  

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — The U.S. has incredible depth that no country can match, and it has played a key role in its unprecedented run of seven straight Olympic gold medals. “I think it’s what defines the dynasty is the depth of talent that the USA has.” Jackie Young scored 19 of the reserves’ 52 points, helping the Americans clinch the …

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Boxer Cindy Ngamba secures first medal for Olympic refugee team with quarterfinal win
5 months, 1 week ago

Boxer Cindy Ngamba secures first medal for Olympic refugee team with quarterfinal win

New York Times  

Boxer Cindy Ngamba clinched the first medal of any kind for the Olympic refugee team Sunday at North Paris Arena, guaranteeing herself at least a bronze with a win against France’s Davina Michel in the women’s 75-kilogram quarterfinals. “It means the world to me to be the first refugee team member to win a medal,” Ngamba said. #Paris2024 #OlympicGames pic.twitter.com/lmN0fhdqA5 …

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Team USA closes group play with 58th consecutive Olympic win — and it was dominant
5 months, 1 week ago

Team USA closes group play with 58th consecutive Olympic win — and it was dominant

New York Times  

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — Team USA coach Cheryl Reeve is no stranger to dynasties. Sunday night, it was a core from the most dominant WNBA team in recent memory — go figure — that propelled Team USA to an 87-68 win over Germany in the team’s final group stage game. Through the first 15 minutes, the game was pretty even, but …

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Remco Evenepoel survives scare to win stunning Olympic road race-time trial double in Paris
5 months, 1 week ago

Remco Evenepoel survives scare to win stunning Olympic road race-time trial double in Paris

The Independent  

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Dutch rower Marloes Oldenburg celebrates rowing Olympic gold 2 years after serious bicycle crash
5 months, 1 week ago

Dutch rower Marloes Oldenburg celebrates rowing Olympic gold 2 years after serious bicycle crash

Associated Press  

VAIRES-SUR-MARNE, France — Just a couple years ago, Dutch rower Marloes Oldenburg was undergoing life-threatening back surgery after a nasty bicycle accident. Oldenburg helped the Dutch team win the women’s four class on Thursday, despite still being unable to fully move her head sideways because of the crash that shattered her back into multiple pieces. “For everybody who needs a …

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Jack Laugher and Anthony Harding win Olympic 3m synchro bronze to set new GB diving record
5 months, 1 week ago

Jack Laugher and Anthony Harding win Olympic 3m synchro bronze to set new GB diving record

The Independent  

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Today in Sports - U.S. men’s basketball team beats Yugoslavia to win the gold medal at the Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - U.S. men’s basketball team beats Yugoslavia to win the gold medal at the Olympics

Associated Press  

Aug. 2 1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories. 1952 — Five American boxers win gold medals at the Olympics, marking the first time the U.S. wins the unofficial team title. 1996 — The star-studded United States men’s basketball team, Dream Team III, beat Yugoslavia 95-69 to win …

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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Aug. 2 - Aug. 8
5 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Aug. 2 - Aug. 8

Associated Press  

Aug. 2 1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories. 1952 — Five American boxers win gold medals at the Olympics, marking the first time the U.S. wins the unofficial team title. 2009 — Catriona Matthew wins the Women’s British Open for her first major title, beating Karrie Webb …

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Katie Ledecky cruises in 1500-meter freestyle to win gold, set Olympic record
5 months, 1 week ago

Katie Ledecky cruises in 1500-meter freestyle to win gold, set Olympic record

New York Times  

NANTERRE, France — American swimming star Katie Ledecky cruised to victory in an event that’s become synonymous with her name, earning her first Olympic gold medal of the Paris Games in the women’s 1500-meter freestyle Wednesday. 🙌 Katie Ledecky adds another gold medal to her legendary career achievements.#ParisOlympics | 📺 NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com/skbxzj1CAj — NBC Olympics & Paralympics July …

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US women win a first Olympic medal in rugby sevens with a comeback victory over Australia
5 months, 1 week ago

US women win a first Olympic medal in rugby sevens with a comeback victory over Australia

Associated Press  

SAINT-DENIS, France — Alex Sedrick ran the length of the field, dived in under the posts and then calmly took the conversion, securing a first Olympic rugby sevens medal for the United States with a 14-12, last-minute upset over Australia. “And then for her to have to make the kick as well, and she’s not our kicker.” The American women …

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Britain’s Peaty tests positive for COVID after silver medal win
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Britain’s Peaty tests positive for COVID after silver medal win

The Hindu  

Less than 24 hours after claiming a swimming silver medal at the Paris Olympics, British star Adam Peaty tested positive for COVID-19. The British Olympic committee announced Peaty’s condition on Monday, saying he first began feeling ill a day earlier ahead of the 100-meter breaststroke final. The two-time defending Olympic champion in that event, Peaty just missed out on a …

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Why was Lakshya Sen's win on Olympic debut 'deleted'? Indian shuttler in tough spot as 'unfair' rule called out
5 months, 1 week ago

Why was Lakshya Sen's win on Olympic debut 'deleted'? Indian shuttler in tough spot as 'unfair' rule called out

Hindustan Times  

Lakshya Sen's win vs Guatemala's Kevin Cordon in the men's singles Group L match at Paris Olympics has been ‘deleted’. This situation is utterly unjust and deeply unfair to Lakshya Sen.” Here are the other reactions- Other than Lakshya, even Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made a strong start, with a 21-17 21-14 win vs France's Lucas Corvee and Ronan …

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Gilles' stoppage-time winner against France keeps Canada's Olympic women's soccer hopes alive
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Gilles' stoppage-time winner against France keeps Canada's Olympic women's soccer hopes alive

CBC  

Sleepless nights, skipped meals and group crying sessions have been the norm for the Canadian women's soccer team over an unforgettable opening week at the Paris Games. WATCH l Gilles' late goal gives Canada 2-1 victory over host France: Vanessa Gilles' late game heroics keep Canada's Olympic soccer hopes alive Duration 4:35 In a must-win game for the defending champions, …

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Top five diving moments at the Olympics
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Top five diving moments at the Olympics

The Hindu  

From Sun Shuwei’s historic win in Barcelona at 16, to Quan Hongchan’s three perfect scoring dives in Tokyo, here are some important record broken by the divers in Olympics. | Photo Credit: THE HINDU ARCHIVES With the brilliance of Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia cathedral as a backdrop, 16-year-old Sun Shuwei of China starred, becoming the youngest diver to win a …

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Louie Hinchliffe wants ‘no regrets’ at Paris Olympics after qualifying for 100m
6 months, 1 week ago

Louie Hinchliffe wants ‘no regrets’ at Paris Olympics after qualifying for 100m

The Independent  

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U.S. Olympic trials: Athing Mu’s hopes of a golden repeat in the 800 shattered
6 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Olympic trials: Athing Mu’s hopes of a golden repeat in the 800 shattered

LA Times  

Athing Mu crosses the finish line in last place after falling during the women’s 800-meter final at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials on Monday. Olympic champion Athing Mu‘s hopes for a repeat came crashing down on the backstretch of the first lap of the 800-meter final at U.S. track and field trials Monday. Mu could still go to …

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U.S. Olympic trials: Noah Lyles wins men’s 100 meters to earn Paris spot
6 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Olympic trials: Noah Lyles wins men’s 100 meters to earn Paris spot

LA Times  

The red running suit, the white pearls and the gold medal said it all. We’ll all get to find out later this summer in Paris thanks to a come-from-behind victory for Lyles in the 100 meters at U.S. track trials Sunday — a 9.83-second sprint that secured his spot at an Olympics where he has his sights set on electrifying …

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Andy Murray seeking another shot at gold in Paris Olympics 2024
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Andy Murray seeking another shot at gold in Paris Olympics 2024

The Hindu  

Andy Murray hopes to challenge for a third Olympic gold medal in Paris this year despite a run of poor form and hints that he could soon call time on his illustrious career. “Hopefully, I can get the chance to compete at another one,” Murray told BBC Radio Four’s Today programme on Wednesday when asked whether he would be present …

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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, August 4 - August 10
1 year, 5 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, August 4 - August 10

Associated Press  

Aug. 4 1936 — American athlete Jesse Owens wins his 2nd gold medal at the Berlin Olympics; beats German Luz Long in the long jump final with an Olympic record. 2007 — Lorena Ochoa wins the Women’s British Open — the first women’s professional tournament played at venerable St. Andrews — for her first major title. 2018 — Georgia Hall …

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