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The 2024 Paris Olympics, now concluded, were notable not just for their athletic triumphs but also for a series of high-profile controversies. These issues ranged from gender fairness debates to environmental concerns, and they have left a lasting impact on how the Games are perceived. Gender Fairness and the Imane Khelif Controversy One of the…
The U.S. women’s 4×100-meter relay team shone brightly at the Olympics, capturing the gold medal with a time of 41.01 seconds. The victorious team, featuring Tianna Bartoletta, Allyson Felix, English Gardner, and Tori Bowie, executed flawless baton exchanges and demonstrated exceptional speed to secure their second consecutive gold in this event. Allyson Felix’s fifth Olympic…
Sharon van Rouwendaal of the Netherlands captured her second Olympic gold in the women’s 10km marathon swim at the Seine River on Thursday. Van Rouwendaal, who previously won gold in Rio 2016, delivered a stunning performance to finish with a time of 2:03:34.2, 5.5 seconds ahead of Australia’s Moesha Johnson. Italy’s Ginevra Taddeucci rounded out…
In a stunning display of speed and endurance, the Dominican Republic’s Marileidy Paulino captured the gold medal in the women’s 400 metres at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Paulino, who won silver in Tokyo, crossed the finish line in 48.17 seconds, setting a new Olympic record and adding to her impressive achievements this year. Paulino’s performance…
In a thrilling display of power and precision, Lisa Carrington of New Zealand led her women’s kayak four crew to gold at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on Thursday. This victory marks Carrington’s sixth Olympic gold and seventh overall medal, solidifying her status as New Zealand’s most decorated Olympian. The Kiwi crew delivered a flawless performance,…
In a commanding display of skill and teamwork, Ji Bowen and Liu Hao of China clinched the gold medal in the men’s C-2 500m canoe sprint at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Their performance, which saw them dominate from start to finish, earned them a winning time of 1:39.48. The Chinese duo, who had previously earned…
Matt Wearn of Australia clinched the gold medal in the men’s dinghy division at the Paris 2024 sailing competition on Wednesday, adding to his impressive resume as the reigning Olympic champion. Wearn, who had a commanding 14-point lead over his closest rival, Pavlos Kontides of Cyprus, maintained his position despite a strong challenge. The bronze…
In a commanding performance at the Paris 2024 skateboarding competition, defending champion Keegan Palmer of Australia successfully retained his title in the men’s park final on Wednesday. Palmer, the reigning Olympic gold medalist from Tokyo 2020, showcased his skills against fierce competition from Brazil and the United States. Palmer led the field of 22 with…
In a thrilling opening session at the South Paris Arena, Li Fabin of China secured his second consecutive Olympic gold medal in the 61kg weightlifting category, setting a new Olympic record in the snatch. The arena, filled to nearly full capacity with 4,000 spectators, witnessed a high-stakes battle and dramatic moments throughout the competition. Li,…
On Wednesday, Australia clinched its first-ever gold medal in the men’s Olympic team pursuit since 2004, overcoming formidable competitors including Britain. The team of Oliver Bleddyn, Sam Welsford, Conor Leahy, and Kelland O’Brien set a time of 3 minutes and 42.067 seconds, more than a second ahead of the British squad at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines velodrome….