Discover the inspiring journey of Yazan Al Bawwab, a Palestinian swimmer competing in Paris 2024. From his early days learning to swim at age three to representing Palestinians on the world stage, Yazan’s story is one of resilience, hope and national pride.
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ITA Responds To Increased Anti-doping Tests On Chinese Swimmers | CGTN Europe
Chinese swimming team members have received over 200 anti-doping tests during the first 10 days in Paris, according to team nutritionist Yu Liang.
Yu said every athlete on the team has to receive at least 5 to 7 tests every day on average, and such frequency of tests have disturbed the athletes’ rest.
The International Testing Agency responded to questions about increased anti-doping tests this year during a press conference.
According to ITA data, over 30,000 tests have been conducted on more than 11,000 athletes.
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Paris Olympics: Doping Cloud Over Swimming Events | World News | WION
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Aussie Swim Coach Slammed After Supporting Rival | The Project
Australian swim coach Michael Palfrey will remain in Paris despite landing himself in hot water after telling Korean media that he hopes South Korean athlete Kim Woo-min gets the gold in the 400m freestyle.
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Some Olympians Are Staying In Hotels, Skipping The Olympic Village | USA Today
What Olympians who are staying in hotels have to say about skipping the Olympic Village.
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A Parisian Opening To The Olympics | South China Morning Post
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics took place on the Seine River in Paris on July 26, 2024. Some 10,500 athletes were carried by 100 boats, sailing from the upper to the lower bank of the scenic river. It was the first time the Olympics opening ceremony was held outside a stadium and featured performances that highlighted classic and modern French culture. Celebrities Lady Gaga and Celine Dion also performed at the event.
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Sharks In Brazil Test Positive For Cocaine, Scientists Say | 6abc Philadelphia
(more…)Sharks living off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, according to new research.
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French Train Network Hit By ‘Malicious’ Attacks Before Olympics Ceremony, Rail Firm Says | BBC News
(more…)A series of fires have hit French high-speed rail lines, hours before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
Rail company SNCF said it is a “massive attack aimed at paralysing the network” and France’s transport minister condemned the “co-ordinated malicious acts”.
Some 800,000 customers are affected with disruption expected all weekend, the rail firm said.
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Inside China’s Secretive Olympic Training Program | Explained with Dom