Pratt confident of bright future after second Olympics at Paris 2024
Manchester’s Aimee Pratt believes she has a bright future ahead in the sport after competing at her second Olympics.
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Algeria's Kaylia Nemour becomes 1st African gymnast to win Olympic medal with gold in uneven bars
Kaylia Nemour of Algeria delivered the country's first gold medal in gymnastics, putting together a thrilling routine in the uneven bars final on Sunday to edge Qiu Qiyuan of China.
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.
Tuthill plans to keep building after 'pretty cool' year
She may have been edged out of a place in the final, but Nicola Tuthill was positively buzzing after a fine performance in the women's hammer throw event in Paris on Sunday.
Ukrainians proud of fencers winning first gold of Olympics
KYIV : Ukrainians hailed their women's sabre team for winning the country's first gold of the Paris Olympics, thanking them for playing their part in inspiring a push for victory in the war with Russia.
Jamaica's World Champion Shericka Jackson Out Of Olympics 200m
Two-time world champion Shericka Jackson withdrew from heats for the Olympic 200m on Sunday in another hammer blow for the Jamaican team. The withdrawal of Jackson, who had already pulled out of the 100m won by St Lucia's Julien Alfred on Saturday, follows that of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce from the blue riband event. Jackson's non-appearance in the heats was only evident by the late addition of "DNS" (Did Not Start) alongside her name on the official start sheet.
Holloway hot in hurdles but Crittenden opts for repechage route
PARIS : Grant Holloway looked imperious in the sprint hurdles qualifying on Sunday but U.S. compatriot Freddie Crittenden opted for a circuitous route to the final, while Jamaican defending champion Hansle Parchment scraped through in extraordinary circumstances.
Durant inspired by Biles' skill and resilience
LILLE, France : Three-times gold medallist Kevin Durant said he was astonished by Simone Biles when he finally got the chance to see her perform live, praising her level of skill as an inspiration to be a better athlete.