On a night of unforgettable triumph in Paris Olympics 2024, Julien Alfred fulfilled a childhood dream and achieved something her tiny Caribbean nation had never seen before: an Olympic gold medal. The 23-year-old sprinter, hailing from St. Lucia, blazed through the 100m final in a dazzling 10.72 seconds, becoming the eighth fastest woman in history and delivering St. Lucia’s first-ever Olympic medal.
Noah Lyles dazzled at the Paris 2024 Olympics, capturing the 100m gold medal with a personal best of 9.79 seconds. Running in what is considered the most competitive men’s 100m race ever, Lyles edged out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by a razor-thin margin of five-thousandths of a second.
Jake Wightman, the former world 1500m champion, has been forced to pull out of the Paris 2024 Olympics due to a hamstring injury. This unfortunate setback for the 30-year-old middle-distance runner comes as he was preparing to compete in the 800m event, having recovered from a foot injury in January 2023 that kept him sidelined for 13 months.
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.
PARIS — The success of the triathlon events at the Paris Olympics now depends on the hope that sunny weather and high temperatures will sufficiently improve the Seine River's water quality. Originally planned for Tuesday, the men's triathlon was postponed due to water contamination concerns.
John Anderson, famed for his commanding presence on the 1990s television show "Gladiators," passed away early Sunday morning (July 28) at the age of 92. His well-known call of “Contender, ready! Gladiator, ready!” made him a familiar voice to many, but his contributions to athletics were even more significant.
Kenya’s Michael Saoli managed to fend off a determined late surge by Italy’s Daniel Pattis to clinch the men’s title at the XXX Giir di Mont. Meanwhile, Romania’s Ioana Madalina Amairei delivered a commanding performance to secure the women’s title in the prestigious Gold level race of the Valsir Mountain Running World Cup held in Premana on Sunday (28).
Scottish 1500m world champion Josh Kerr is gearing up for a fierce showdown in Paris, aiming to secure Olympic gold. Confident in his abilities, Kerr asserts that he is the best in the world and plans to prove it by outpacing rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen at the Stade de France, adding an Olympic title to his accolades.
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.
Under the sunny skies of Kaptagat, Kenya, Faith Kipyegon trains with a singular focus on making history. For the 30-year-old middle-distance running star, her success goes beyond medals and records; it embodies her journey through motherhood and her role as an inspirational figure in athletics.
