Meet some of the Canadians running the 'Marathon for All' at the Paris Olympics
An Ottawa grandmother. Three running friends from New Brunswick. A Radio-Canada Saskatchewan presenter.
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'Proud' Andy Murray Bows Out Of Tennis With Paris Olympics Defeat
Andy Murray said he was retiring "on my terms" as his trophy-filled career came to an emotional end at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, closing another chapter on tennis's golden generation. The former world number one and three-time Grand Slam title winner slipped into retirement aged 37 when he and Dan Evans lost in the men's doubles quarter-finals at Roland Garros. American pair Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul delivered the knockout blow with a 6-2, 6-4 victory on a packed Court Suzanne Lenglen.
Shelbourne go out despite holding Zurich in Tolka Park
As somewhat expected following last week's sobering 3-0 first leg defeat in Switzerland, Shelbourne bowed out of Europe amid a frenzied atmosphere at Tolka Park.
Hungary's Kos wins men's 200m backstroke gold
PARIS: Hubert Kos took Hungary's first swimming gold of the Paris Olympics when he won the men's 200-metre backstroke on Thursday (Aug 1).
Murray career ends in Olympic doubles defeat
PARIS : Andy Murray's illustrious career finally came to an end as he and doubles partner Dan Evans were beaten 6-2 6-4 by American pair Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul in the Olympics quarter-finals at Roland Garros on Thursday.
'My body seemed slow': Canadian judoka Shady Elnahas eliminated in opening match at Olympics
When he got out of bed in the Olympic Village in Paris on Thursday, Canadian judoka Shady Elnahas felt something was off. Unable to shake off his uneasiness, the 26-year-old from Toronto saw his quest for a medal cut short in his first bout of the day.
Red Bull sporting director Wheatley to lead Audi F1 team
:Red Bull's long-serving sporting director Jonathan Wheatley will leave the Formula One champions at the end of the year to take up a new job as principal of rivals Audi, Red Bull said on Thursday.
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.