Qin Haiyang of China: The first Asian to be named Male Swimmer of the Year
China’s Qin Haiyang holds the world record in the 200 metres breaststroke, which he set at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. He swept to a 50, 100…
Andy Macdonald, 50: Oldest Olympic skateboarder and eight times World Cup skateboarding champion
Eight-time World Cup skateboarding champion Andy Macdonald will make his Olympic debut as the oldest skateboarder in the competition. Fifty years old, he will represent Great Britain along with two…
Tom Pidcock: Reigning cross-country Olympic mountain bike champion
Tom Pidcock is the reigning cross-country Olympic mountain bike champion who will be defending his title in Paris. He will also be taking part in the road race. The 24-year-old…
Hong Kong’s Vivian Kong gets gold in Olympic épée
In sheer determination and skill, Hong Kong's Vivian Kong Man Wai etched her name into Olympic history on July 28, clinching the city's third-ever gold medal at the Paris Olympics.…
Bev Priestman vows cooperation in Olympic drone-spying scandal
Canada soccer coach Bev Priestman has issued a public apology to her players and vowed to assist in the investigation into a drone-spying incident. The team was penalized with a…
Nic Fink: Engineer-swimmer revels in 1st Olympic medal triumph
In the world of competitive swimming, where young talents often make a splash early in their careers, the story of Nic Fink stands out as a testament to perseverance and…
Jessica Fox: All-time great slalom canoe paddler in Paris for her fourth Olympics
Australia’s Jessica Fox is widely seen as the greatest individual slalom canoe paddler of all time. The 30-year-old eight-time world champion has four Olympic medals under her belt. The Paris…
Shericka Jackson hurt? Under pressure? Can Jamaica win women’s 4x100m Olympic gold again?
Can Jamaica win the women’s 4x100 metres relay at the Paris Olympics like they did at Tokyo 2020? The small Caribbean island nation’s track and field community is talking about…
Olympic president Thomas Bach has confidence in French authorities, even after rail arson attacks
Thomas Bach, the International Olympic Committee president, has expressed "full confidence" in the French police despite thousands of spectators being delayed by arson attacks on train networks only hours before…
Olympic surfing comes to Tahiti surfer girl Vahine Fierro’s own playground
Introduced in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, surfing will be part of the 2024 Summer Games, too. However, the competition will take place far from Paris, in the waters of the…
Sounkamba Sylla allowed to participate in Olympic opening ceremony despite hijab ban
French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla, who said she would not be permitted to participate in the Olympic opening ceremony because of her headscarf, will be allowed to take part after all,…
Why no transgender women participating in the Paris Games?
On July 25, during the first match of the Olympic women's soccer tournament in Paris 2024, Canadian player Quinn created history by playing against New Zealand. Quinn's involvement represented a…
Food is starting to become a problem for athletes at the Olympic village in Paris in 2024
Food shortages have become a major concern in the Olympic Village as the Paris Games get underway, with competitors complaining that they aren't getting enough eggs or grilled chicken. Some…
Olympic podium training for Team USA’s Simone Biles in Paris 2024: “We’re all breathing a little bit better now”
On July 25, 2024, the official podium training for the American women's team at the Olympic Games in Paris was held at Bercy Arena. The four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles…
McDonald’s ban in the Paris 2024 Olympics: Can Jamaican sprinters survive?
The organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympics have made a decision that could impact the performance and comfort of current Jamaican sprinters – McDonald’s no more. McDonald’s not available The…
2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics will be held in France
It has been provisionally decided that France will host the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The French Alps bid, which was submitted as the preferred option of the International Olympic…