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Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh Sets New World High Jump Record For Perfect Olympic Boost

Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh gave herself the perfect pre-Olympic tonic by setting a new world record in the women's high jump at the Diamond League meet in Paris on Sunday. Just three weeks out from the Paris Games, reigning world champion Mahuchikh set a new best of 2.10 metres. That mark beat by 1cm the previous record set by Bulgaria's Stefka Kostadinova at the 1987 world championships in Rome, one of track and field's longest-standing. "I feel fantastic because it was an incredible jump and I managed to do it in my first attempt," Mahuchikh said.

Ireland confirm equestrian teams for Paris Games

Ireland confirmed their equestrian lineup for the Olympic Games in Paris this summer, with teams set to compete in show-jumping, eventing and the individual dressage.

IOC played no part in Dutch decision to select convicted rapist

BERLIN : The Olympics ruling body said it had no role in Dutch volleyball's decision to pick a convicted rapist for the Paris Games, a selection criticised by an advocacy group for women in sport.

Neeraj Chopra In Best Condition To Win Another Medal At Paris Olympics: Spencer Mackay

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is in best physical condition to claim a medal at the Paris Games, said Spencer Mackay, the head of strength and conditioning at Inspire Institute of Sports (IIS). The 26-year-old Indian, who had undergone rehabilitation at IIS for an elbow injury before winning the Olympic gold in Tokyo in 2021, has been troubled by an adductor niggle for the past couple of months. Chopra is not participating in Sunday's Paris Diamond League and will straight away compete at the Olympics.

LeBron who? Anthony Edwards says he's 'No. 1 option' on Team USA - ESPN

The Timberwolves' season may have ended on a low note, but Anthony Edwards' confidence is still set on high.

Russian athlete list shrinks as sports chiefs reject IOC terms

LONDON : The list of Russian athletes who will head to the Paris Olympics later this month has thinned to just over a dozen, as several sports federation heads have said their squads will not take part under what they see as humiliating restrictions.

Neeraj Chopra In Best Condition To Win Another Medal At Paris Olympics: Spencer Mackay

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is in best physical condition to claim a medal at the Paris Games, said Spencer Mackay, the head of strength and conditioning at Inspire Institute of Sports (IIS). The 26-year-old Indian, who had undergone rehabilitation at IIS for an elbow injury before winning the Olympic gold in Tokyo in 2021, has been troubled by an adductor niggle for the past couple of months. Chopra is not participating in Sunday's Paris Diamond League and will straight away compete at the Olympics.

Lyles wins 200m in world lead, setting up Olympic double bid

Noah Lyles will pursue the Olympic sprint double in Paris after he won the men's 200 metres at the U.S. trials in 19.53 seconds on Saturday, the fastest time of the year, as Gabby Thomas put on another flawless performance to win the women's race.

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Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh Sets New World High Jump Record For Perfect Olympic Boost

Ireland confirm equestrian teams for Paris Games

IOC played no part in Dutch decision to select convicted rapist

Neeraj Chopra In Best Condition To Win Another Medal At Paris Olympics: Spencer Mackay

LeBron who? Anthony Edwards says he's 'No. 1 option' on Team USA - ESPN

Russian athlete list shrinks as sports chiefs reject IOC terms

Neeraj Chopra In Best Condition To Win Another Medal At Paris Olympics: Spencer Mackay

Lyles wins 200m in world lead, setting up Olympic double bid