Olympics latest: Daniel Wiffen cruises through 1,500m heat as fastest qualifier
Daniel Wiffen cruised through his heat of the men's 1,500m this morning.
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Paris 2024: Why Rhys McClenaghan's draw is huge advantage in gold pursuit
International gymnastics judge Mairéad Kavanagh is backing Rhys McClenaghan to win gold in this afternoon's Olympics pommel horse final, with the draw a huge advantage for the County Down gymnast.
Paris 2024: Irish in action on Day 8 of Olympic Games
Ireland will have two Olympic gold medallists in action on Saturday at Paris 2024, with Daniel Wiffen taking to the blocks in the heats of the 1500m freestyle and Kellie Harrington facing off against Beatriz Soares Ferreira in a bout to see which fighter will box for lightweight gold.
Rhys McClenaghan to push for more in pommel horse final after topping qualifying
Irish gymnast Rhys McClenaghan hinted at more surprises in store after qualifying for the Olympic pommel horse final at the top of a 65-strong field in Paris.
Pommel horse coup de grâce awaits for Rhys McClenaghan
Not too many empty seats in the Bercy Arena for the evening session of the gymnastics. And in one corner the colour green stood out. Irish rugby jerseys on tour again. And in the corner above them, a tricolour.
Majestic Rhys McClenaghan advances to pommel horse final
Rhys McClenaghan is through to the final of the men's pommel horse at the Paris Olympics.
Olympics Podcast: Rhys McClenaghan takes the horse to France; Simone Biles phenomenon
Among the Irish in action on Day 1 of the Games is gymnast Rhys McClenaghan, a genuine medal hope in the pommel horse.
Paris 2024: Irish in action on Day 1 of Olympic Games
It's the first day (officially at least) of the greatest show in sport and Irish competitors are in action across ten different disciplines at Paris 2024.