Sinead Diver has opened up after her emotional withdrawal from the Olympic marathon, just 1.2 kilometers into the race. The 47-year-old national record holder was captured in distressing images, doubled over by crowd barriers along the course.
Pole vault star Nina Kennedy claimed Australia’s 18th gold medal at the Paris Olympics, achieving the nation’s most successful medal haul in the history of the Games. Kennedy, 27, executed a flawless jump, clearing 4.90 meters with exceptional skill and poise. Unbeknownst to her at the moment, this leap secured her the gold medal.
Femke Bol's incredible anchor leg helped the Netherlands win the mixed 4x400m relay in a dramatic fashion at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, defeating a strong United States team that had just broken a world record the previous evening. The race was a rain-soaked matchup.
Day Two is packed with exciting events featuring some of the top athletes. From the Men’s Decathlon events showcasing the versatile talents of Daniel Golubovic and Ash Moloney to the Women’s High Jump with stars like Eleanor Patterson and Nicola Olyslagers, the day promises thrilling performances.
With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games just around the corner, renowned American rapper Snoop Dogg has been announced as a key torchbearer. Snoop Dogg, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., will have the honor of carrying the Olympic flame through Saint-Denis, marking the last leg of its journey before reaching the Eiffel Tower.
Oliver Hoare, Stewart McSweyn, and Adam Spencer have secured spots on the men's 1500m team for the upcoming Paris Olympics. This trio's selection dashes the hopes of 18-year-old Cameron Myers, a rising star and one of the fastest juniors in the history of 1500m running, who will need to wait 4 years to have another crack at becoming an Olympian.
Five-time Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson-Herah has announced her withdrawal from the Jamaican trials because of an Achilles injury, preventing her from defending her 100m and 200m titles at the Paris Games in August.
In a historic shift, the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games will commence with track and field athletics in the first week, a significant departure from past schedules. World Athletics has hailed this decision as an “historic shift in the competition schedule,” noting it will be the first time in recent memory that these events will start at the beginning of the Games.
Elite marathon runner Liam Adams has reignited his dreams of competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic marathon. Officially selected for the Australian Olympic Team, the 37-year-old's inclusion comes just 50 days before the Opening Ceremony, marking his third Olympic appearance. Adams, Australia's top male marathon finisher at both the Rio and Tokyo Games, faced weeks of uncertainty over his qualification before receiving confirmation.
World Athletics has made a bold step by announcing its innovative plan to award prize money during the Olympic Games, signaling a major change in how the world recognizes athletes' achievements. Athletes will be rewarded with US$50,000 if they win the gold medal in any of the 48 athletics events starting with the next Olympic Games in Paris.
