McEvoy, Manaudou and Proud lead for the older guys
PARIS : Cameron McEvoy, Florent Manaudou and Ben Proud led the way for an older generation in the battle to be the fastest man in the Paris Olympic pool on Thursday.
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Iga Swiatek upset by Zheng Qinwen in Paris Olympics semifinals - ESPN
PARIS — Iga Swiatek lost to Zheng Qinwen of China 6-2, 7-5 in the Paris Olympics semifinals Thursday, a surprising setback for the No. 1-ranked woman and champion at the French Open four of the past five years.
Mum given 10% chance of survival after horrific fall down stairs
A woman was given 10 per cent chance of survival after she tripped and fell down a flight of stairs. Taleese Penna, 38, was round at her friend's house watching the Australian Football League and the National Rugby League Grand Finals on October 2, 2023.
Zheng makes China history by reaching Olympic tennis final
PARIS: Zheng Qinwen stunned women's world number one Iga Swiatek on Thursday (Aug 1) to become the first Chinese player to reach an Olympic Games tennis singles final.
China’s Yang wins women’s 20km walk Olympic gold
China’s Yang Jiayu produced a dominant performance to win the women’s 20-kilometre walk Olympic title in Paris on Thursday.
Indians Disappoint In 20km Race Walk At Paris Olympics 2024
National record holder Priyanka Goswami finished a poor 41st in the women's 20km competition while Vikash Singh and Paramjeet Singh ended at lowly 30th and 37th positions respectively in the men's event as Indian race walkers produced a disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. Priyanka, an Asian silver medallist, clocked 1 hour, 39 minutes and 55 seconds, more than a whopping 10 minutes outside her season's best of 1:29:48, to bring up the rear. Only two race walkers finished behind her.
Australia's coach Gustavsson leaves by mutual consent after Olympics exit
PARIS : Australia women's football head coach Tony Gustavsson four-year contract ended by mutual agreement following the team's group stage exit at the Olympics, the Australian FA said on Thursday.
Pedigree and preparation set Marchand up for greatness
PARIS : Being the child of swimming Olympians and dubbed the "French Michael Phelps", living up to the hype has been the biggest test for Leon Marchand when diving into the Paris pool.