Paris 2024: McSharry into 200m breaststroke semi-final
Mona McSharry has qualified for tonight's 200m breaststroke semi-final with a time of 2:23.98 after finishing third in her heat behind a pair of South African swimmers.
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S.Africa's Smith drops retirement hint as she chases breaststroke double
PARIS : Twice Olympic champion Tatjana Smith is ready to retire after the Paris Games, with the South African saying on Wednesday that she no longer wanted to be defined by her achievements even as she seeks a second gold medal at La Defense Arena.
Ryanair launches flash sale with flights from Manchester Airport to Spain from £15
Ryanair has launched a flash sale to celebrate the Olympics with tickets from Manchester Airport to destinations including Alicante, Faro and Ibiza from as little as £14.99 one way. It’s for travel throughout September and October, although there are some bargain tickets to be had for the end of August, perfect for a late summer sun getaway.
The North Wales beach that’s ‘comparable to South Africa’
North Wales is known for its stunning beaches, from scenic sandy coves to long stretches of coastline. With beautiful natural scenery, many of them rival destinations abroad - and now one seaside spot has been compared to a beach in South Africa.
Nigeria’s U-18 basketball teams begin battle in Abidjan
Nigeria’s boys and girls U-18 national teams have arrived in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire for the FIBA U-18 qualifying tournament, which tip-off holds today. It will end on August 4.
July 31 Olympics schedule: Swimming, soccer, basketball - ESPN
The 2024 Olympics are off and running! July 31st will bring exciting developments in swimming, beach volleyball, and basketball, among other events. Will Katie Ledecky take home more gold? How will the U.S. men's 5x5 basketball team match up with South Sudan? Fans will have to tune in to find out.
"Rahul Dravid Slept In Economy Section": Details Of Barbados-Delhi T20 WC Flight Out
It's been a month since India lifted the T20 World Cup 2024 title, beating South Africa in the final. The result helped Indians ease the pain caused by repeated failures in ICC events over more than a decade. After India won the title, their return home was delayed by a few days due to a hurricane in Barbados. When India finally boarded a flight, it became one of the most tracked in history. The 16-hour-long flight, however, didn't just have members of the Indian team but also some journalists were stuck in the island nation.
Smriti Mandhana, Renuka Thakur Move Up In ICC T20I Rankings After Asia Cup
India's Smriti Mandhana moved up to fourth place in the list of batters, while seamer Renuka Singh Thakur was ranked fifth among bowlers, in the latest ICC T20I rankings issued on Tuesday. India opener and vice-captain Mandhana, who scored a vital 60 in the Women's T20 Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka, moved up one place to fourth with 743 rating points. Among bowlers, Renuka, who snapped seven wickets in the tournament, is ranked fifth with 722 rating points as she moved up four places.