Olympics latest: swimming success as Daniel Wiffin and Ellen Walshe qualify for finals
The Irish swimmers have got Day Three off to a positive start at the Olympics in Paris.
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Peaty sheds happy tears after missing out on gold
PARIS : Adam Peaty lost a race but shed tears of happiness, declaring himself a winner all the same at the Paris Olympics after his bid for a third successive 100 metres breaststroke gold ended in silver on Sunday.
'I was curious' - Raphael Varane's first words since surprise move after leaving Manchester United
Raphael Varane decided to join Como 1907 after leaving Manchester United because their project was 'different' from anything he'd been offered.
Man United 'formula found' for next transfer as 16-goal Rasmus Hojlund injury replacement considered
Manchester United have reportedly found a formula to sign Sofyan Amrabat on loan from Fiorentina for a second season.
Former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane signs two-year deal with Como
Former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has joined Serie A newcomers Como on a two-year deal.
Meet Nic Fink, the Olympic swimming medalist engineer - ESPN
PARIS — Being an elite swimmer is a full-time job for most Olympians. But for Nic Fink, who won a silver medal in the men's 100m breaststroke on Sunday night, he balances his training commitments and competitive schedule in the pool with a 9-to-5 job as an assistant project manager for an engineering firm.
Martinenghi relishes beating Peaty and Fink to gold in favourite lane
PARIS : Nobody expected Nicolo Martinenghi to win the gold in the 100 metres breaststroke to deny his idol Adam Peaty a third straight Olympic title on Sunday, but the Italian knew he had a fighting chance before the race when he started in his favourite lane.
Fencing-US one-two on another night of frustration for the French
PARIS :Lee Kiefer and Lauren Scruggs gave the United States gold and silver in the women's foil on Sunday as France had another night of frustration in their quest for a Paris Olympics fencing title with Japan's Koki Kano winning the epee final.