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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif secured a victory in the women’s 66kg quarter-final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, defeating Hungary’s Anna Luca Hamori. This win comes after a controversial round-of-16 match where Khelif’s opponent, Italy’s Angela Carini, abandoned the fight after 46 seconds. Khelif had previously been disqualified from the 2023 Women’s World Boxing Championships due […]

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Olympic Pole Vaulter Would Have Cleared The Bar… But His ‘You Know What’ Caught The Bar

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French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati went viral during the Paris 2024 Olympics after a mishap in his attempt to clear 5.70 meters. While competing, Ammirati’s knee and another sensitive body part collided with the bar, preventing him from clearing the height. The incident resulted in him finishing outside the qualification places, securing 12th position with

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Cyclist Crushed And Killed By Large Speaker Just Feet From Finish Line

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Brazilian cyclist Jaiane Souza Oliveira Fernandes tragically died after being crushed by a speaker during a race in Baianopolis, Brazil. The incident occurred on July 28 when Oliveira, 34, collided with a sound truck near the finish line. The impact caused a speaker to fall on her, resulting in severe head trauma. Despite efforts by

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Olympic Surfing Judge Sent Home After Photo Was Posted Online

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Olympic surfing judge Ben Lowe was dismissed from his role at the Paris Olympics in Tahiti after a photo surfaced of him posing with Australian surfer Ethan Ewing and coach Bede Durbidge. The International Surfing Association (ISA) removed Lowe to “protect the integrity and fairness of the ongoing competition,” citing that it is inappropriate for

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Simone Biles Is Not Happy About People Criticising Her Husband For Wearing Medal In Photo

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Simone Biles recently defended her husband, Jonathan Owens, after he received criticism for wearing one of her gold medals from the 2024 Paris Olympics. After Biles and her Team USA teammates won gold in the women’s gymnastics team final, Owens posted pictures on Instagram wearing Biles’ medal. This led to backlash, with some fans questioning

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One Of The Boxers That Failed Gender Test Lost 9 Previous Career Fights

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Imane Khelif, an Algerian boxer competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics, has sparked controversy due to her past gender eligibility issues. Khelif, who failed a testosterone level test at the 2023 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships, was disqualified from that event. Despite this, she was allowed to compete in the Olympics as she complied with

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Team USA Athletes Go Viral For Reaction To Chinese Athlete’s Gold Medal Celebration

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During the women’s synchronized 3-metre springboard final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Chinese divers Chen Yiwen and Chang Yani secured the gold medal with a score of 337.68, beating the US team of Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook, who scored 314.64, and the British team of Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen, who scored 302.28.

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Second Boxer Who Failed Gender Test Wins Olympic Fight By Unanimous Decision

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Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting has advanced to the quarterfinals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, putting her one win away from securing at least a bronze medal. Lin defeated Uzbekistan’s Sitora Turdibekova in a unanimous points victory. This win is significant as Lin, along with Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, had previously been disqualified from the 2023

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Viral Olympic Shooter Explains Why He Doesn’t Need Special Equipment

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Turkish Olympian Yusuf Dikeç recently became an online sensation after competing in the 10-meter air pistol event at the Paris 2024 Olympics without using specialized equipment. Unlike his competitors, who wore advanced gear like specialized eyeglasses and headphones, Dikeç opted for only his regular prescription glasses and some earplugs to muffle distracting noises. His unconventional

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Boxer Who Walked Out Of Match After 46 Seconds Would Like To Apologize To Opponent Who Failed Gender Test

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Italian boxer Angela Carini walked out of her Olympic bout against Algeria’s Imane Khelif at Paris 2024 after just 46 seconds. Carini, who had taken several punches, signaled to stop the fight and left the ring in tears. She later explained that she had never been hit so hard in her career and felt unable

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Triathlete Who Swam In Seine River ‘Felt And Saw Things She Didn’t Want To Think About’

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Belgian triathlete Jolien Vermeylen has shared her unsettling experience swimming in the River Seine during the Paris 2024 Olympics. Despite France’s £1.18 billion cleanup efforts, Vermeylen described the river’s water as far from clean, noting that it “doesn’t taste like Coca-Cola or Sprite.” She recounted feeling and seeing disturbing things while swimming under a bridge,

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Simone Biles Being Called ‘Greatest Olympic Athlete Of All Time’ After Winning All-Around Gold

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Simone Biles has once again made history by winning gold in the Women’s Artistic Individual All-Around final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, making her the oldest all-around Olympic champion since 1952. This victory adds to her extensive list of accolades, marking her eighth Olympic medal and solidifying her status as the most decorated gymnast in

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