Canadian record holders Masse, Liendo lead swimming team into Olympic semifinals
Canadian record holder Kylie Masse was never pressured in her preliminary swim and cruised to the semifinals of the women's Olympic 200-metre backstroke later Thursday.
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Fencing-Champion Kong still in a daze on Hong Kong return
HONG KONG/PARIS : Fresh off the plane from Paris on Thursday, Hong Kong's newly crowned Olympic fencing champion Vivian Kong was still immersed in her victory.
Hockey-Belgium beat India to stay top, Britain, Argentina advance
PARIS : Belgium's men beat India 2-1 in a tight Olympic Pool B match on Thursday as a penalty corner goal in the third quarter gave them poll position for the quarter-finals while Britain and Argentina also sealed last-eight spots.
Canoeing-Flawless Clarke cruises into slalom final
PARIS : Britain's 2016 Olympic champion Joe Clarke led the way in the men's kayak single semi-finals on Thursday, completing a flawless run in a time of 89.51 seconds that will see him go out last in the final later on.
Athletes, organisers cheer the return of fans in Paris
PARIS : Athletes and organisers are enjoying a more normal Olympics in Paris, with competitors welcoming family and fans in the stands after a pair of COVID-hit Games flattened the atmosphere and spending.
Why Olympic golf still matters to Scheffler, McIlroy, more - ESPN
Most of the world's best golfers spent the past four months playing in the four most famous tournaments in the world — the Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open and The Open.
Rowing-Best lives up to his name as US men's four grab rowing gold
PARIS : American rower Justin Best has always had his sights on the top step of the Olympic podium, and on Thursday the 26-year-old from Pennsylvania finally made it as his country won its first gold in the men's four since 1960.
Equestrian: Germany, US lead the pack in team showjumping qualifiers
VERSAILLES: Germany and the United States topped the board at the Olympic showjumping team qualifiers on Thursday (Aug 1), ahead of Britain, Belgium and Netherlands while Switzerland, seen as one of the favourites this year, unexpectedly dropped out.