Paris 2024: World athletics rules out Nigeria’s podium appearances in sprint events
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Athletics Stars, rivalries, key events to watch at Paris 2024
Expect dramatic storylines, thrilling competition, fierce rivalries and even world-record performances when the athletics holds at Paris 2024. The world’s greatest athletes will attempt to run, jump and throw themselves into the history books at Stade de France between August 1 and 11 in the French capital.
Israel warns France of Iran-backed plot
PARIS : Israel's foreign minister warned his French counterpart on Thursday of a potential Iranian-backed plot to target Israeli athletes and tourists during the Paris Olympic Games.
"Torture": Ex-Pakistan Star Admits Getting Questioned For 3 Days On Island After Bob Woolmer's Death
Pakistan's highest Test run-getter and former captain, Younis Khan has said that had Bob Woolmer, the late national head coach, been alive the country's cricket would have reached great heights. Woolmer was found dead in his hotel room in Jamaica a few hours after Pakistan's loss to Ireland and subsequent elimination from the 2007 Cricket World Cup. "I have no doubt that if Woolmer had remained head coach, Pakistan cricket would have been very different today, and he would have taken it to great heights," said Younis.
Lyles on course for Olympic glory after personal best in London
LONDON : American Noah Lyles proved once again that he can back up his fighting talk with strong performances on the track when he ran a personal best to secure 100 metres victory in the final Diamond League race before the Olympics.
A world record would be perfect final Olympic tune-up for in-form Crouser
LONDON : American Ryan Crouser hinted a world shot put record could be on the cards at the London Diamond League meeting on Saturday in what would be an ideal final tune-up before he aims for his third Olympic gold medal in Paris.
Canadian men's 4x100 relay team in line for high-velocity dress rehearsal at Diamond League London
If Canada fields its A team, and every member is two months sharper than they were the last time they performed as a unit, then the men's 4x100 relay at this Saturday's Diamond League track meet in London could turn into a clinic.
Olympics Dictionary: Breaking to Dream Team, golf to rings - ESPN
The 2024 Paris Olympic Summer Games will feature athletes from around the world competing in 17 different cities across metropolitan France and Tahiti. Teahupo'o, on the French Polynesian island of Tahiti, will host the two-day surfing competition, a mere 9,765 miles from Paris. What other facts should fans know ahead of this year's event? Check out this A-Z Olympics guide.