From Cirque du Soleil to the commentary booth, BMXer Jeff Whaley rode a winding path to Paris
Jeff Whaley was "devastated" to learn he qualified for the Olympics.
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Olympics broadcaster breaks silence after being removed from coverage over Australian women's swim team remark
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France's Aubry relieved to make cut for 800m finals at home Games
PARIS: France's David Aubry felt a wave of relief wash over him after he scraped through to the Olympics men's 800 metres freestyle final at La Defense Arena on Monday (Jul 29) in a brutal heats session where some of the favourites were eliminated.
Ireland's Daniel Wiffen Has Eyes On Historic Swimming Gold
Ireland's Daniel Wiffen posted the fastest time in the heats for the 800m freestyle on Monday, and the world champion now has his sights set on making history in Tuesday's final. Wiffen could become the first Irishman, and just the second Irish athlete ever, to claim Olympic swimming gold -- and his hopes were boosted with challenger Sam Short of Australia, considered the favourite by some analysts, failing to qualify. The 23-year-old Wiffen topped qualifying in 7:41.53, ahead of Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi.
China targets BMX Freestyle for women's medals
PARIS: China may not be the first country that comes to mind for BMX Freestyle but coach Daniel Dhers says the country has identified the sport as an opportunity to boost its medals count and has high hopes for its two entrants in the women's event.
Canada's McIntosh moves into today's 400m IM final, event in which she holds world record
Two-time world champion Summer McIntosh qualified for Monday's final of the Olympic women's 400-metre individual medley in Paris.
Inuit wrestling match brings all ages to the mat in Ulukhaktok, N.W.T.
An Inuit wrestling match brought community members together in Ulukaktok, N.W.T. last week.
Olympic viewing guide: Summer McIntosh has a great chance to win her first gold
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