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.

August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024

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.

August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024

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.

August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024

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.

August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024

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.

August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024

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.

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

Paris Games: What's happening on Day 13

Marathon swimming is set to get underway amid concerns over water pollution in the river Seine.

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

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.

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

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.

August 6, 2024
August 6, 2024

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.

August 6, 2024
August 6, 2024

Duplantis soars to world record

"What can I say? I just broke a world record at the Olympics, biggest possible stage for a pole vaulter," Duplantis said.