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After Winning 10,000m, Joshua Cheptegui Pulls Out Of 5,000m In Paris Olympics 2024

Newly-crowned Olympic 10,000m champion Joshua Cheptegei will not defend his 5,000m title in Paris, he announced on Instagram Tuesday. "I'm so proud of having won Olympic gold in the 10,000m," said Cheptegei, who won silver in the event in the Tokyo Games. "So proud for Uganda. After the world junior 10,000m title, three times the world 10,000m titles, the world 10,000m record, this gold medal in an Olympic record time completes my collection.

"Some Water Had To Be Given": Medical Officer On Vinesh Phogat's Increased Weight

As the entire India sheds tears on Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympic Games, the contingent's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala for the quadrennial event, shed light on the entire weight controversy. Vinesh was set to participate in her gold medal match on Wednesday but she failed the morning weigh-in, as she was overweight by about 100 grams, in the 50kg category. Dr Pardiwala explained that Vinesh's weight gain was higher than expected after she finished her three bouts on Tuesday. But, it couldn't be brought down in time despite extreme efforts.

Paris prepares for night marathon with light and sound show for amateur runners

PARIS : Amateur runners will get the opportunity to complete the same Olympic marathon course as the athletes in Paris on Saturday but with the added excitement of running at night on a well-lit route that passes through the city's iconic monuments.

British runner clashes with French rival after collision during 5000m heat

British athlete George Mills found himself in a heated altercation with France’s Hugo Hay after the runner was involved in a collision in his 5000 metres heat.

Canada's Moh Ahmed has appeal denied after getting tripped in Olympic men's 5,000m heat

An appeal submitted by Canadian distance runner Moh Ahmed was rejected Wednesday shortly after the reigning Olympic silver medallist in the men's 5,000 metres was tripped late in his first-round heat in Paris.

India's Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay Team Fails At Paris 2024

In a disappointing turn of events at the Paris 2024 Olympics, India's marathon race walk mixed relay team, comprised of Suraj Panwar, and Priyanka Goswami, did not finish the final of the mixed relay event on Wednesday. The Indian duo's campaign ended prematurely at the 33.4km mark, shortly after the third exchange, due to multiple infractions involving loss of contact and bent knee issues. The marathon race walk mixed relay, known for its gruelling demands and technical precision, saw Spain's Alvaro Martin and Maria Perez emerge victorious with a time of 2:50:31, securing the gold medal.

Paris 2024: Second for Sarah Lavin sees her through to 100m hurdles semi-finals

Sarah Lavin booked her place in the semi-finals of the women's 100m hurdles, coming home second in her heat this morning.

Olympics latest: Sarah Lavin through to 100m hurdles semi-final

Limerick's Sarah Lavin is into the semi-finals of the women's 100-metre hurdles at the Olympic Games in Paris.

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After Winning 10,000m, Joshua Cheptegui Pulls Out Of 5,000m In Paris Olympics 2024

"Some Water Had To Be Given": Medical Officer On Vinesh Phogat's Increased Weight

Paris prepares for night marathon with light and sound show for amateur runners

British runner clashes with French rival after collision during 5000m heat

Canada's Moh Ahmed has appeal denied after getting tripped in Olympic men's 5,000m heat

India's Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay Team Fails At Paris 2024

Paris 2024: Second for Sarah Lavin sees her through to 100m hurdles semi-finals

Olympics latest: Sarah Lavin through to 100m hurdles semi-final