Paris 2024 Olympics
McLaughlin-Levrone smashes world record to retain 400m hurdles crown
It was the sixth time McLaughlin-Levrone had broken the world record, lowering her previous mark of 50.65 set at the U.S. trials in June.
US Olympic sprint star Lyles tests positive for Covid
Lyles, who had been bidding to complete a 100m-200m double in Paris, was taken off the track in a wheelchair following the race, won by Botswana's Letsile Tebogo.
Holloway finally adds elusive Games gold
The 26-year-old, who had claimed virtually every other title in an utterly dominant half decade including three world championship gold medals, clocked 12.99 seconds.
Netherlands beat Germany to win men's hockey gold
A tense game ended all square at 1-1, with fourth-quarter goals in quick succession from Dutch captain Thierry Brinkman and Germany's Thies Prinz.
Nadeem wins Olympic men's javelin gold in historic first for Pakistan
Nadeem threw an Olympic record of 92.97 metres for victory, India's defending champion Neeraj Chopra taking silver with 89.45. Grenada's Anderson Peters claimed bronze with 88.54m.
Paris Games: What's happening on Day 13
Marathon swimming is set to get underway amid concerns over water pollution in the river Seine.
Paris Games: What's happening on Day 12
There will be 21 medals up for grabs with the bulk of them being given out in athletics.
History-maker Harrington retires after retaining Olympic crown
"The last hurrah, I'm done. I've always said I want to retire a champion, that's it," Harrington told Irish national broadcaster RTE.
Paris Games: What's happening on Day 11
Alfred is seeking to emulate Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah, who did the 100m-200m double at the Rio 2016 Games and at the Covid-delayed Tokyo Olympics.
Golden Biles makes more history
Already considered the greatest gymnast of all time, the American Biles made another piece of history as the first woman to regain the Olympic all-around title, having won it in 2016.
Bronze medallist Montag pays tribute to Holocaust survivor grandmother
After winning Commonwealth gold in 2022, Montag said: "Towards the end of the Holocaust (in mid-January 1945) they marched through snow and cold for days on end in little sandals and hardly any clothing.
Zheng stuns Swiatek to reach Olympic final
World number seven Zheng triumphed 6-2, 7-5 and will face either Croatia's Donna Vekic or Anna Karolina Schmiedlova of Slovakia in the gold medal match.
Pan's record should not be questioned: Proud
Pan smashed his own record with a time of 46.40 seconds in the last race of the night at the La Defense Arena on Wednesday. Australian silver medallist Kyle Chalmers was a massive 1.08 seconds behind.
China's Yang blazes to women's race walk gold
With her victory, Yang added "Olympic champion" to a resume that already included world record-holder and 2017 world champion.
Paris Games: What's happening on Day Six
There will be 18 gold medals up for grabs in France, including four each in rowing and swimming, plus two each in judo, sailing and athletics, while Olympic champions will also be crowned in shooting, artistic gymnastics, and fencing.
'It was a magical moment'
Pan powered to the finish in 46.40sec, beating the world record time of 46.80 he had set in February in Doha. It was China's first swimming gold of the Paris Games.
Superstars Marchand and Ledecky light up Olympic pool
American great Ledecky again set new standards, cementing her reputation as the greatest distance swimmer the sport has known.
Triumph over adversity: Lind eyes medal
When doctors x-rayed his spine after the crash in 2021, "they said maybe I'll never walk normally again," an emotional Lind told AFP after his win on Wednesday.
61-year-old Ni's dream run ends in defeat
For Ni, a former world champion with China who now represents Luxembourg, her stint in Paris was a dream come true.