Paris Olympics

Lyles Wins Last 100m Before Olympics in Personal Best

Noah Lyles set himself up perfectly for the Paris Olympics by haring to a personal best in winning the 100m at Saturday's Diamond League meeting. In the last sprint before the Olympics, Lyles was relatively quick out of his blocks and tore down the track at London Stadium to win in 9.81 seconds. Importantly, he easily held off a clutch of ...

Olympics 2024 Basketball: Are the USA Still the Stuff of Dreams?

At this year's Paris Olympics, basketball will once again be one of the main attractions. Numerous teams from all over the world will be competing from July 26 onwards, hoping to represent their nation to the best of their ability by winning a medal, preferably a gold one. For some, a place on the podium may be enough. For others, qualifying for ...

LeBron James to Be Team USA Flagbearer for Paris Olympics

LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading points scorer, will be the male flagbearer for Team USA at the Paris Olympics, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced on Monday. James, 39, was picked by his fellow US Olympians for Friday's ceremony on the river Seine. The female flagbearer will be announced on ...

What We Know About the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Plans for the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics – the first time Summer Games will start outside a stadium – are a closely guarded secret. Here is what we know about the concept, the artists and music: What's the Concept?  Instead of using the main athletics stadium for the opening parade, as is customary, organizers have moved the ...

Olympic Games 2024 – Tennis: Benjamin Hassan Overpowers Eubanks and Advances to Second Round

  Lebanese tennis player Benjamin Hassan scored a resounding victory over American Chris Eubanks, winning 6-4, 6-2 on Sunday in the first round of the Paris Olympics men's singles on Court 11. Absolute dominance From the start of the match, Benjamin Hassan imposed his game with undeniable authority. With impeccable service and precise ...

Nadal vs Djokovic Lights up Olympics as 'Goofy Tassie' Eyes More Gold

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will battle once more when they meet at the Paris Olympics on Monday while Australia's Ariarne Titmus is hotly tipped to win her second swimming gold of the Games. Also on the third day of action, Britain's Tom Daley will try to prevent an anticipated Chinese clean sweep in diving, while China and Japan will duel ...

Paris Olympics Medals Table

Paris Olympics medals table after Sunday's events: Gold Silver Bronze Total Japan 4 2 1 7 Australia 4 2 0 6 United States 3 6 3 12 France 3 3 2 8 South Korea 3 2 1 6 China 3 1 2 6 Italy 1 2 3 6 Kazakhstan 1 0 2 3 Belgium 1 0 1 2 Germany 1 0 0 1 Hong Kong 1 0 0 1 Uzbekistan 1 0 0 1 Britain 0 2 2 4 Brazil 0 1 2 3 Canada 0 1 1 2 Fiji ...

Paris Olympics Medals Table

Paris Olympics medals table after Thursday's events: Gold Silver Bronze Total China 11 7 6 24 United States 9 15 13 37 France 8 11 8 27 Australia 8 6 4 18 Japan 8 3 5 16 Britain 6 7 7 20 South Korea 6 3 3 12 Italy 5 7 4 16 Canada 3 2 3 8 Germany 2 2 2 6 Netherlands 2 2 2 6 New Zealand 2 2 1 5 Romania 2 1 1 4 Hong Kong 2 0 2 ...

Swimming: Marchand Seeks Fourth Paris Olympics Gold as Richardson Begins 100m Bid

France's golden boy Leon Marchand returns to the pool on Friday seeking a fourth swimming title at the Paris Olympics while Sha'Carri Richardson launches her bid for 100m glory as track and field action gets under way. The 22-year-old Marchand has taken his home games by storm, starting with gold in the 400m individual medley before an ...

Paris Olympics Medals Table

Paris Olympics medals table after Friday's events: Gold Silver Bronze Total China 13 9 9 31 France 11 12 13 36 Australia 11 6 5 22 United States 9 18 16 43 Britain 9 10 8 27 Japan 8 4 6 18 South Korea 7 5 4 16 Italy 5 8 4 17 Netherlands 4 3 2 9 Canada 3 2 6 11 Germany 2 3 2 7 New Zealand 2 3 1 6 Romania 2 3 1 6 Hungary 2 2 1 5 Hong ...

Golden Glory for Marchand, McKeown in Olympics Pool as Dressel Flops

French hero Leon Marchand cemented his Paris Olympics legacy with a fourth swimming gold of the Games on Friday, and Australia's Kaylee McKeown made a slice of history, but it was a disastrous day for American superstar Caeleb Dressel. Marchand was little known outside the swimming world before these Olympics, but he has become a national and ...

Paris Olympics Medals Table

Paris Olympics medals table after Saturday's events: Gold Silver Bronze Total China 16 12 9 37 United States 14 24 23 61 France 12 14 15 41 Australia 12 8 7 27 Britain 10 10 13 33 South Korea 9 7 5 21 Japan 8 5 9 22 Italy 6 8 5 19 Netherlands 6 4 4 14 Canada 4 4 7 15 Germany 4 4 2 10 Romania 3 3 1 7 Hungary 3 2 2 7 Ireland 3 0 2 5 New Zealand 2 ...