Katie Ledecky 'dreading' post-Paris Olympics break after latest dominance in pool
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Jalen Hurts named Olympic flag football ambassador for 2028 Summer Games
Flag football will be in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, and the NFL has chosen its player to serve as the public figure for the event: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.
"First, Second Round Were Ours": Boxer Nishant Dev's Coach On Controversial Paris Olympics Defeat
Despite Nishant Dev's quarterfinal loss in the Men's 71 kg boxing bout at the Paris Olympics, his personal coach Surendra Chauhan said it was heartbreaking, but he remained optimistic, confidently declaring that they will bring home gold at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Nishant was eliminated by Marco Verde Alvarez after judges' decision 1-4 went in favour of the Mexican in the quarterfinals on Saturday night (local time). The bout started on a fiery note with Alvarez coming swinging out of the blocks and Nishant on the defensive for most of the opening round but strategic body blows gave Nishant the 4-1 advantage in the first round.
The 15 Russian 'neutrals' at Paris Olympics politically isolated and rarely in spotlight
Rarely on the podium and barred from the opening ceremony, the 15 Russians competing at the Paris Olympics have an uneasy status as "Individual Neutral Athletes" following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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Manu Bhaker, Who Won India 2 Bronze Medals, Named Flag Bearer At Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony
India's two-time Olympic bronze medallist Manu Bhaker is set to be India's flagbearer in the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) sources stated that Bhaker will be India's women's flagbearer in the closing ceremony. India's men's flagbearer for the ceremony is yet to be confirmed. The closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics will take place on August 11. Bhaker brought her A-game in Paris and broke numerous accolades to claim two bronze medals in the Summer Games.
Canadian hat trick: McIntosh wins women's 200m IM final, capturing record 3rd gold medal of Olympics
Summer McIntosh is Canada's first triple gold medallist in an Olympic Games, while also propelling Canada to its biggest medal haul in the pool at an Olympic Games.
Katie Ledecky wins gold in fourth straight 800m freestyle - ESPN
NANTERRE, France — Katie Ledecky capped another stellar Olympics by becoming only the second swimmer to win an event at four straight Summer Games, holding off Ariarne Titmus to win the 800-meter freestyle Saturday.