Kerr wins men's high jump after jump-off
PARIS :New Zealand's Hamish Kerr won gold in the men's Olympic high jump on Saturday by beating American Shelby McEwen in a jump-off - in contrast to the last Games when the gold was shared.
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Olympics Chief Thomas Bach Says Will Not Seek Third Term
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said at the Paris Games on Saturday he will not seek to remain in charge for a third term. "New times are calling for new leaders," the 70-year-old German lawyer, who has been in charge since 2013, told a session of IOC members in the French capital. Bach said he was asked to stay in his role but insisted he would not attempt to extend his mandate by changing the Olympic charter that limits the president to a maximum of 12 years in the role.
US hold off Botswana to win 4x400m relay in record time
PARIS :The United States continued their dominance of the Olympic 4x400 metres relay on Saturday but only just, as Rai Benjamin held off Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo in a thrilling last-leg battle between two individual gold medallists.
Abhinav Bindra Hhonored With Olympic Order At IOC Session In Paris
India's first individual Olympic Gold medalist Abhinav Bindra was awarded the prestigious Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the 142nd IOC Session in Paris. The Olympic Order is the highest honour bestowed by the IOC, recognizing individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Olympic Movement. Reflecting on this honour, Bindra stated, "This recognition is not just a personal milestone but a testament to the spirit of perseverance and dedication that sports instil in us all. I am deeply honoured to be recognized by the IOC, and I dedicate this to all the athletes and sports enthusiasts who strive to uphold the Olympic ideals."
New Zealand's Kerr wins gruelling men's high jump
PARIS :New Zealand's Hamish Kerr won gold in the men's Olympic high jump on Saturday with a best effort of 2.36 metres after a long and gruelling final, securing his country's first medal in the event.
Lin Yu Ting is crowned Olympic champion in Roland Garros final
Lin Yu Ting, one of the boxers at the centre of a gender eligibility row, was crowned Olympic champion after beating Julia Szeremeta in the women’s 57kg final.
USA's Shelby McEwen loses high jump tiebreaker to Hamish Kerr - ESPN
New Zealand's Hamish Kerr took gold in the men's Olympic high jump Saturday by winning a tiebreaker over American silver medalist Shelby McEwen.
Portugal's good guy Leitao rewarded with gold
SAINT QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France : Portugal's Iuri Leitao showed that good guys can finish on top of the podium on Saturday, as he and team mate Rui Oliveira won a frenetic Olympic Madison race at the National Velodrome.