Joshua Cheptegi wins fastest 10,000-metre race in Olympic history
Joshua Cheptegi, the reigning world champion and world record holder for the 10,000 metres, is now the Olympic champion, too, winning the race in Paris in record time. The 27-year…
Shericka Jackson to face Gabrielle Thomas in the running battle of the fastest women
Shericka Jackson and Gabrielle Thomas, two of the world's fastest women over the 200 metres, will be vying for their first individual Olympic gold at the Paris Games. Jackson was…
Sha’Carri Richardson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce blow through the heats on way to epic encounter
The heats are on to find out the world’s fastest woman. And the preliminary findings show the current favourite American Sha’Carrie Richardson has not blown off the competition yet. Jamaican…
Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan claim Paris Olympic gold with amazing dives
In the women's synchronized 10m platform final at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, Chinese divers Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan won gold, giving them a resounding triumph. With wins in…
After 46 seconds of competition versus Imane Khelif at the Olympics, Angela Carini withdraws
Italian boxer Angela Carini lost her round against Algerian opponent Imane Khelif in a highly contentious incident during the Olympics. She started crying at 46 seconds into the contest. Khelif…
Shericka Jackson pulls out of 100m to ‘protect my body’, she will focus on 200m in Paris Olympics
Jamaican track star Shericka Jackson won’t be chasing a sprint double at the Paris Olympics. She dropped out of the 100 metres on Wednesday, saying, “The decision is just to…
South Korea was misidentified as North Korea at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) apologized on Saturday (July 27) for a major mistake at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The error occurred when athletes from South Korea were misidentified…
Major sponsor withdraws following ‘blasphemous’ opening ceremony, sparking intensifying backlash against the Olympics
Christian viewers throughout the world have taken to social media in protest following the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games. A significant sponsor has withdrawn its sponsorship due to…
The organizers of the Paris Olympics apologize, but they maintain that ‘The Last Supper’ was not depicted at the opening ceremony
The organizers of the Paris Olympics apologized to anyone who was offended by a scene that reminded them of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper," and caused a stir among…
Olympic organizers apologize for their embarrassing mistake during the opening ceremony in Paris
The organizers of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have apologized in public after a significant error occurred at Friday's opening ceremony. Held on the banks of the Seine, the…
Noah Lyles: In Paris on a mission for a bigger gold haul than Usain Bolt
Noah Lyles, the favourite to win gold in the men’s 100 metres and 200 metres, is also the biggest showman in track and field. The 26-year-old made a spectacular entry…
Faith Kipyegon: Two-time Olympic champion hunting for a third, unprecedented 1,500m gold
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Faith Kipyegon is considered one of the greatest 1,500 metres athletes the world has ever seen. The Kenyan won the 1,500 metres gold in both Rio…
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,…
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…
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…
Japan expected to win fewer Olympic medals at Paris than at Tokyo 2020
Although Japan achieved a record-breaking 58 medals at the Tokyo Olympics, expectations for Paris are lower. The absence of seasoned champions, the ban of karate from the Olympics, and the…