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Faye Rogers completes journey as Olympic hopeful to Paralympic swimming champion

The 21-year-old edged out ParalympicsGB team-mate Callie-Ann Warrington to scoop the S10 100m butterfly crown in a British one-two.

The Independent UK

British sprinter Louie Hinchliffe announces decision to turn professional

The 22-year-old will forego his final year at the University of Houston.

The Independent UK

Classifications, history and Australian hopes: what to expect at the Paris Paralympics

Paris is about to host its first Paralympics. Similar to the Olympics last month, Australia is bringing a strong team with many medal hopefuls.

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Olympics in Africa: Egypt’s ambitious bid to host the games could succeed – but will it be worth it?

The modern Olympic Games is billed as the largest multi-sport event in the world, with a history dating back to 1896. Yet there’s a glaring absence on the Olympic map and on its logo of five rings representing the five inhabited continents: Africa has never hosted.

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“They wanted to create a moment similar to the Eddie Van Halen solo in Michael Jackson’s Beat It”: Unmasking the Paris Olympics’ mystery guitar virtuoso, who shredded his way through the closing ceremony in front of millions

The internet furiously debated the identity of the hooded shredder, better known as Phoenix collaborator Noé Efira. He shares the hidden meaning behind his outfit, how he secured his ultra-rare aluminum guitar from another iconic French group – and why we wasn't nervous performing in front of the audience of…

Guitar World

Paris Olympics Boost TV Viewing In July, Nielsen Says

Led by Peacock, streaming’s share grows to 41.4%

Broadcasting & Cable

How Paris 2024 became the most memed Olympics ever

Paris 2024 might go down in history as the most memed sporting event ever. Traditionally, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has focused on broadcast media such as free-to-air television as its primary medium, with rights holders paying big bucks.

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Aly Raisman speaks out on Jordan Chiles Olympic medal controversy

‘This is just so heartbreaking and I’m just so gutted for Jordan,’ Raisman says

The Independent UK

Hijabis’ Choice To Accept Olympic Gold Medal Is “Slap In Face Of Xenophobic France,” Fans Claim

“And there stands Sifan proudly receiving her gold medal while wearing her hijab.” The post Hijabis’ Choice To Accept Olympic Gold Medal Is “Slap In Face Of Xenophobic France,” Fans Claim first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Which sports are in and out of LA 2028 Olympics?

Breakdancing set to say goodbye after Paris inclusion

Evening Standard

Paris Olympics 2024 close, Los Angeles takes torch: Five key takeaways

As the Paris Olympics ends with a spectacular closing ceremony, we take a look at some of the key moments.

Al Jazeera

Paris Olympics come to glittering close after bringing Games back to the people

The expansion of the urban programme once again provided some of the Games’ most indelible memories.

The Independent UK

Team GB swap medals for moments as Paris leaves new Olympics blueprint

Paris 2024 delivered despite encountering problems, writes James Toney, with the handover to Los Angeles 2028 complete

The Independent UK

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is the real winner of the Paris Olympics – here's why

Have you spotted a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip at the Olympics during medal ceremonies? Here's what you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition.

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Life as a serial quizzer, the Olympics’ best boy, and more of this week’s uplifting news

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Team USA 4×400 victory makes Quincy Wilson youngest male track Olympic gold medalist

Quincy Wilson, who raced in the Team USA 4x400 preliminaries, became the youngest male track and field athlete to win an Olympic gold medal.

Sports Illustrated

United States Holds Off France to Win Fifth Straight Men's Basketball Olympic Gold

It wasn't easy, but the Americans put away a pesky France team.

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Janja Garnbret Defends Olympic Title In Climbing, Emotional Victory

Janja Garnbret defends Olympic climbing title with exceptional skills, emotional victory, and global audience captivation.

The Times of India

'Still can't believe that I have won a medal for the country': Aman Sehrawat after winning bronze at Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat secured the bronze medal in the 57kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics, making it India's first wrestling medal in Paris. Sehrawat, 21, won the medal with a 13-5 victory over Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz on Friday, expressing his joy and disbelief at…

The Independent UK

Simone Biles buys Hermès purse after Paris 2024 Olympics gold

After winning gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics, the gymnast celebrated by treating herself at the Hermès store

The Independent UK

Who performed at Olympics closing ceremony as Dr Dre makes surprise appearance

Tom Cruise gliding down the Stade de France, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and Dre peforming at the handover event, and over a hundred performers, acrobats, dancers, and circus artists

Sports Illustrated

Team USA Track and Field Stars Shared Sweet Moment Fangirling Over Simone Biles

The G.O.A.T. was at Stade de France on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Olympic breaking is underway, with b-girl India winning the first battle in Games history

B-girl India from the Netherlands beat refugee team member b-girl Talash in the first ever breaking battle at the Olympics, kicking off the women’s competition as breaking — or break dancing — debuted at the Paris Games

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