Alexis Holmes
US a class apart in women’s 4x400m relay
The United States blazed to the gold medal in the Olympic women’s 4×400 metres relay on Saturday, clocking the second quickest time in history.
Alison dos Santos
Athletics-American Benjamin finally outmuscles Warholm to take 400m hurdles gold
Rai Benjamin finally got the better of great rival Karsten Warholm to win the Olympic 400 metres hurdles title on Friday, continuing the United States’ athletics gold rush.
Amy Hunt
Athletics-U.S. win women’s sprint relay gold
The United States won the gold medal in the Olympic women’s 4×100 metres relay on Friday, their 12th title in the event.
Australia
Basketball-United States go for gold again after rolling past Australia
United States stampeded past Australia 85-64 on Friday and into the Paris Olympics women’s basketball final.
1970s
Breaking joins the Paris 2024 Olympics: how does the scoring work?
Breaking is making a cameo appearance at the Paris Games, a decision made to widen the Olympics’ appeal to a younger audience.
10th grade
Virginia: 15-Year-Old High School Athlete Dies From Heart Attack During Practice
A Virginia community is mourning the loss of 15-year-old Jayvion Taylor, a high school football player who died after suffering a heart attack during practice.
110-metres hurdles
Athletics-American Holloway finally adds elusive Games gold
Grant Holloway finally added Olympic gold in the men’s 110-metres hurdles to his sizeable medal collection.
200 metres
Athletics-Tebogo wins 200 metres for Botswana’s first gold
Letsile Tebogo became the first African to win the Olympic 200 metres title on Thursday when he powered clear of American duo Kenny Bednarek and Noah Lyles.
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Athletics-US dominance is perfect launch pad for LA, says Coe
August 8, 2024 – 11:18 AM PDT PARIS (Reuters) – With Noah Lyles’ dramatic victory in the Olympic men’s 100 metres, Quincy…
Ana Cristina de Souza
Volleyball-US edge Brazil in five-set thriller for another shot at gold
August 8, 2024 – 10:19 AM PDT PARIS (Reuters) – The United States beat Brazil in a thrilling five-setter at the Paris…