Nigerian cyclist borrows bicycle from German team at Olympics
In a display of sportsmanship, Nigerian cyclist, Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye, received crucial support from the German cycling team during the Paris Olympics.
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Botswana's Tebogo becomes Africa's first 200m champion, beating COVID-stricken Noah Lyles
PARIS: Letsile Tebogo became the first African to win the men's Olympic 200m title on Thursday (Aug 8) when he powered clear of American duo Kenny Bednarek and a COVID-hit Noah Lyles to claim Botswana's first Olympic gold medal.
Lego, fashion and romance, inside the real life of Paris Olympics 100m gold medallist Noah Lyles
Newly crowned Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles has already made history in Paris and he's aiming to complete a very special double on Thursday night. The 27-year-old American could become the first man since Usain Bolt to complete an Olympic sprint double if he picks up gold in the 200m final.
New Zealand's Andrews wins women's keirin gold
SAINT QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France :New Zealand's Ellesse Andrews surged to gold in the Olympic track cycling women's keirin on Thursday.
Canoeing-New Zealand kayakers erase Tokyo pain with Paris win
PARIS : Three years after missing the podium in Tokyo, New Zealand's women's four kayak crew held their nerve in the final at the Paris Games to take the gold medal in the 500-metre race, finally erasing a bitter Olympic memory.
Canadian sprint canoeists Vincent, Jensen advance to Olympic semis in women's single 200m
Sprint canoeists Sophia Jensen and Katie Vincent are advancing to the Olympic semifinals in the women's single 200 metres.
Girma in 'good shape' after steeplechase fall, IOC says
PARIS : Ethiopia's Lamecha Girma is recovering the day after a fall that shocked fans at the men's 3,000 metres steeplechase final, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday.