‘It means everything’: What it’s like being your country’s only competitor at the Olympics
PARIS: It was a tale of contrasting emotions for two sprinters at the Paris Olympics on Saturday (Aug 3).
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LaFond wins triple jump to claim Dominica's first medal
PARIS :Thea LaFond made history for her Caribbean island nation of Dominica by winning gold in the triple jump on Saturday to claim the country's first ever Olympic medal.
South Sudan coach accuses refs of bias in Olympic loss to Serbia - ESPN
VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France — South Sudan's coach and basketball federation president said referees were biased against their team after a 96-85 loss to Serbia on Saturday that ended an exciting run for the lone African team in the men's basketball tournament at the Paris Olympics.
Watch: 'Taylor Swift' Inspires Simone Biles To All-Around Gymnastics Title At Paris Olympics
American athlete Simone Biles reclaimed the all-around Gymanstics title at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Friday. The 27-year-old, who won also won the gold in the same event at Rio Olympics 2026, made another piece of history, becoming first woman to regain the Olympic all-around title. Her compatriot, Sunisa Lee, who won the title back in Tokyo three years back after Biles pulled out of the event, could only claim a bronze as Brazil's Rebeca Andrade claimed silver.
Chinese Tennis Star Zheng Qinwen Makes History With Olympic Singles Gold
Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win Olympic tennis singles gold when she defeated Croatia's Donna Vekic on Saturday, hailing her victory as a "proud" moment for herself and her country. The 21-year-old came through 6-2, 6-3, winning only China's second ever tennis gold after Li Ting and Sun Tiantian's women's doubles triumph at Athens in 2004. Zheng's victory came on the same Court Philippe Chatrier at Roland Garros where in 2011 celebrated compatriot Li Na became China's first Grand Slam champion in a landmark moment for the sport.
Julien Alfred Wins Women's 100m, Earns St Lucia First-Ever Gold At Olympics
Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred stunned favourite Sha'Carri Richardson to win the Olympic women's 100m gold medal on Saturday, etching her name into history to claim the Caribbean nation's first ever medal at the Games. Alfred -- who had never finished on the podium at a major outdoor championships prior to Saturday's final -- conjured a superb race to win in 10.72sec as the USA's Richardson took silver in 10.87sec and compatriot Melissa Jefferson won bronze in 10.92sec.
Netherlands' Femke Bol chases down U.S. in mixed relay to win gold - ESPN
SAINT-DENIS, France — Femke Bol of the Netherlands reeled in three runners over the last half lap Saturday to give her country the Olympic gold medal in the 4x400-meter mixed relay.
Julian Alvarez transfer latest as Atletico Madrid open talks with Man City amid Pep Guardiola warning
Atletico Madrid have stepped up their interest in Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez - a day after his exit from the Paris 2024 Olympics.