Tag: Paris 2024
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Swimming For Jamaica: Josh Kirlew Hopes To Rival Athletics Success | Al Jazeera
Josh Kirlew, a Jamaican swimmer, is one of two representing Jamaica at Paris 2024. Known for its athletic prowess, Jamaica is shifting focus to swimming, with Kirlew chosen as a flagbearer. Making his Olympic debut in the 100m butterfly, Kirlew hopes to inspire young Jamaicans, drawing motivation from Michael Phelps. His journey from a local…
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Paris Olympics Faces Climate Challenge With Swimming Schedule For Seine | Associated Press
The Paris Olympics bet against climate change when they scheduled some outdoor swimming events in the Seine River, and they may lose. Heavy rains are threatening to wash out the swimming portion of triathlon events. Read AP
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Team GB Win Men’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay Gold | Sky Sports News
Team GB have another gold in the pool! Duncan Scott extends his lead over the chasing pack and gives himself some breathing space, building a lead of over a second from Team USA with 50 metres to go. Scott keeps pulling away and safely touches the wall to give Team GB a dominant win! They…
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Breaking: Adam Peaty Tests Positive For Covid-19 | Sky Sports News
Adam Peaty fell agonisingly short in his bid for a historic Olympic three-peat after grabbing silver in the men’s 100m breaststroke final.
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Michael Phelps On The Paris Olympics, Going For Gold And Importance Of Sleep | CNBC Television
23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps joins ‘Squawk Box’ to share his thoughts on the Paris Olympics, the 4×100 mens’ freestyle relay, the importance of sleep, and more.
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The Controversial Olympics Opening Ceremony Fallout Keeps Getting Worse | Grunge
Sacrilegious imagery or worldwide misunderstanding? Well, it depends on who you ask. Here’s how the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony generated so much controversy.
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Men’s Olympic Triathlon Race Postponed Over Seine Pollution Levels | France 24
The men’s triathlon at the Paris Olympics will not go ahead as planned on Tuesday as pollution levels in the Seine remain too high, World Triathlon said in a statement, dealing a blow to organisers and leaving athletes facing more uncertainty. France 24’s Selina Sykes has the latest.
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Olympian Nic Fink Reveals What Michael Phelps Told Him About His 2024 Paris Medal | Access Hollywood
Nic Fink is looking back at his nail-biting 100-meter breaststroke final!
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Paris Olympic ‘Flame’ Actually A Light And Water Display | CBC News
The Olympics cauldron for Paris 2024 is carried aloft every night by a hot-air balloon, a nod to the pioneering Montgolfier brothers. But the flame itself is something of an illusion, created by LED lights and sprays of water.