Paralympics: Bronze medals for Róisín Ní Riain and Orla Comerford
There was success for Ireland on day six of the Paralympics as Róisín Ní Riain and Orla Comerford won bronze.
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Olympic Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Suffers 75 Per Cent Burns After Partner 'Sets Her On Fire'
A Ugandan Olympian is in intensive care in a Kenyan hospital after being doused with petrol and set on fire allegedly by her partner, officials said Tuesday, the latest horrific incident of gender-based violence in the East African country. Long-distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, was assaulted after her Kenyan partner Dickson Ndiema Marangach reportedly snuck into her home in Endebess in the western county of Trans-Nzoia at around 2:00 pm on Sunday while she and her children were at church, police said. "Dickson, who had procured petrol, began pouring (it) on Rebecca before he set her ablaze," a police report said late Monday, adding that he was also injured by the flames.
Russia's Tomashova gets 10-year ban for 2012 doping violation
Russia's Tatyana Tomashova has been given a 10-year ban after she was found to have violated anti-doping regulations at the 2012 Olympics, as the fallout from that Games's shocking women's 1,500 metres final continues.
'Harry Potter' author JK Rowling slams transgender runner who competed in Paralympic Games
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Deepthi Jeevanji Wins Bronze In Women's 400m T20 Category In Paris Paralympics
India's world champion Deepthi Jeevanji came up short of her best timing as she won a bronze medal in the women's 400m T20 category final race at the Paralympics on Tuesday. Deepthi, who turns 21 later this month, clocked 55.82 seconds to finish behind Yuliia Shuliar (55.16 seconds) of Ukraine and world record holder Aysel Onder (55.23) of Turkey. Shuliar had won a silver in Tokyo Paralympics three years ago.
Crash survivor Bowles, Georgia settle; Jalen Carter suit continues - ESPN
Victoria Bowles, who survived the fatal car wreck that killed a University of Georgia football player and recruiting staffer on Jan. 15, 2023, has settled her claims against the school's athletics department, according to a court filing.
Canadian Paralympian wants to be treated like elite athlete: 'Not your inspiration porn'
American Paralympian Ezra Frech tells Fox News Digital why sports fans should watch the Paralympic Games.
Sumit Antil Wins Gold In Javelin Throw, Becomes 1st Indian Man To Defend Title In Paralympics
Star javelin thrower Sumit Antil on Monday became the first Indian man and second from the country to defend the title as he won the F64 category gold with Paralympics record of 70.59m at the Paris Games. The 26-year-old world record holder from Sonipat in Haryana bettered his own earlier Paralympic best of 68.55m set in Tokyo while winning the gold three years ago.