Tom Daley hoping he can deny China a clean sweep of diving golds again
Tom Daley is out to dash China’s bid for a clean sweep of Olympic gold medals in diving once again.
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Obiri says she can go the distance after making marathon switch
PARIS : Kenyan Hellen Obiri believes she has what it takes to go from silver to gold at the Paris Games, tackling the Olympic marathon after two second-place finishes in the 5,000 metres.
Hugo Keenan laments missed opportunities against New Zealand
Hugo Keenan paid tribute to rivals New Zealand after Ireland's sevens loss to the southern hemisphere side at the Stade de France, but the Leinster player was left ruing missed opportunities in the Pool C decider in Paris.
Norway's Ruud hoping to hit top form at Paris Games
PARIS : Paris is a city that holds plenty of good memories for Casper Ruud and the Norwegian is hoping his form will peak at the right time to give him a shot at the medals in the Olympics.
Rugby Sevens-Four-try Baker sends US into quarter-finals
PARIS : Evergreen winger Perry Baker scored four tries as the United States beat Uruguay 33-7 on Thursday to secure an Olympic rugby sevens quarter-final against Australia, who beat Argentina 22-14 to top their pool.
Bahrain have strongest ever Games team, says NOC official
PARIS : Bahrain Olympic chiefs are convinced they are sending their best ever team to Paris and although they will again be relying heavily on athletics for success, there are high hopes of a first medal away from track and field.
Le Clos reveals minor tear ahead of Paris Games
PARIS : South African swimmer Chad Le Clos revealed on Thursday he had suffered a training injury ahead of a Paris Games the former Olympic champion has presented as unfinished business.
Equestrian federation chief confident sport will be in LA28 and Brisbane 32
VERSAILLES, France : The International Equestrian Federation is confident the sport will remain on the Olympic programme despite several cases of horse abuse, FEI president Ingmar de Vos said on Thursday.