Former cyclist Meares to lead Australia team at Paris Games
Twice Olympic track cycling gold medallist Anna Meares will lead Australia's delegation at the Paris Summer Games in 2024 after being named Chef de Mission on Sunday.
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Reece Ademola: The Cork teen on a long-jump mission
Meet Reece Ademola - the 6'9" Cork teenaged long-jumper with a love for gastronomy and a dream to make the Olympic Games.
UAE working hard to put jiu-jitsu on Olympic sports map: Top official
ABU DHABI: A top European jiu-jitsu official has praised the UAE for its huge efforts in trying to position the sport on the Olympic map. President of the German Jiu-Jitsu Federation and senior vice president of the Jiu-Jitsu European Union, Michael Korn, said that it was not surprising for the UAE to achieve such excellence in hosting the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship 2022, given the success it had organizing previous editions.
Paris Olympic marathon route aims to 'celebrate women'
Competitors in the marathon at the Paris 2024 Olympics will run from central Paris to Versailles and back, on a course designed to salute women and trace one of the pivotal historic events of the French Revolution.
Jim Redmond, who helped his son Derek finish his 400m race at the 1992 Olympics, dies 81
Jim Redmond, who helped his injured son Derek finish the 1992 Olympics 400 metres semifinal — in what was one of sport's most memorable moments, has died aged 81.
Jim Redmond, father of former British 400m runner Derek, dies 81
Former British athlete Derek Redmond's father Jim, who helped his injured son finish the 1992 Olympics 400 metres semi-final in what was one of sport's most memorable moments, has died aged 81.
Jim Redmond, father of former British 400m runner Derek, dies at 81
Derek, who was in fine form heading into the Barcelona Games, had posted the fastest time in his heat but tore his hamstring on the back straight. But instead of seeking medical attention, he attempted to hobble to the finish line. As he rounded the curve, he was joined by his father Jim who barged past track officials and waved them away, holding his inconsolable son and crossing the line together as the fans at the stadium gave them a standing ovation. "Our thoughts are with Derek Redmond and his family following the death of his father, Jim," the Olympic Games said on Twitter on Tuesday.
The Olympic rings still holds much resonance for Aidan Walsh
While the debate rages over boxing's future as an Olympic sport beyond 2024, the politics of it all is not something that overly concerns 2020 bronze medallist Aidan Walsh as he sets his sights on making the Paris Games in two years' time.