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.

July 30, 2024
July 30, 2024

Teen swim star McIntosh 'soaking up the moment' after first Olympic gold

World record-holder McIntosh produced a dominant 400m medley swim in Paris, clocking the fourth-fastest time ever.

July 30, 2024
July 30, 2024

Dealing with popularity a challenge for Lyles

But the US sprint king tipped to be one of the faces of the Paris Games said Monday that his growing fame has become a problem in the Olympic Village.

July 29, 2024
July 29, 2024

Japanese Olympic superfan back with a bang in Paris

The 54-year-old businesswoman had not missed a Summer Games since 1992 until a pandemic-enforced spectator ban meant she had to watch an Olympics taking place in her home city on TV.

July 29, 2024
July 29, 2024

'Relieved' Djokovic races past Nadal at Olympics in 60th meeting

It was 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic's 31st win in a rivalry which began on the same Roland Garros clay courts in 2006.

July 29, 2024
July 29, 2024

Flame-free Olympic ring of fire becomes Games symbol

The cauldron flies into the Parisian sky at sunset each day under a 30-metre balloon in the Jardin des Tuilleries park.

July 29, 2024
July 29, 2024

Organisers meet athletes demands after food, transport complaints

The quality and quantity of food drew criticism from athletes after catering staff rationed breakfast eggs last week.

July 29, 2024
July 29, 2024

China's Sheng wins his second gold at Paris Games

The 19-year-old Chinese won with an Olympic record aggregate of 252.2 to finish ahead of Sweden's Victor Lindgren, who scored 251.4 to take the silver medal.

July 29, 2024
July 29, 2024

South Korean Ban wins women's 10 metre air rifle gold

Ban, 16, topped Sunday's qualification with an Olympic record total but her late wobble allowed Huang, 17, to draw level at 251.8, forcing a shoot-off between the teenagers.

July 29, 2024
July 29, 2024

Olympic organisers cancel second day of triathlon training in Seine over pollution

In a joint statement, Paris 2024 organisers and World Triathlon said they had taken the decision to cancel Monday's swimming training session because "water quality levels... do not present sufficient guarantees" to allow it to take place.

July 29, 2024
July 29, 2024

Paris Olympics medals table

The United States captured bronze in the men's gymnastics team final at the Paris Games on Monday, ending a 16-year Olympic medal drought thanks to a bounce-back performance from Brody Malone.