France’s $1.5 billion effort to clean up the Seine River for the 2024 Paris Olympics has faced significant challenges, leading to the postponement of the men’s triathlon due to high levels of fecal bacteria in the water. The Seine, which has been too polluted for swimming for over 120 years, was deemed unsafe after heavy […]
Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus has expressed frustration over the conditions in the Olympic Village, which she believes hindered her performance, potentially costing her a new world record. Titmus, who had previously shattered the world record for the 200-meter freestyle during Australia’s selection trials, secured a silver medal in the event at the Paris 2024 Olympics,
Nada Hafez, a star fencer from Egypt, recently competed in the 2024 Olympics while seven months pregnant, showcasing an extraordinary achievement. At 26 years old, Hafez advanced to the round of 16 in the women’s saber event after defeating former NCAA champion Elizabeth Tartakovsky from the United States. Despite eventually losing to Jeon Hayoung of
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Eurosport commentator Bob Ballard has been removed from his position at the 2024 Paris Olympics after making a sexist remark about the Australian women’s 4×100 meters freestyle relay team. During the broadcast, Ballard commented, “Well, the woman just finishing off. You know what women are like, hanging around, you know, doing their makeup.” His co-commentator,
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A man with a “dad bod” wearing brightly colored Speedos has become an unexpected highlight at the Paris Olympics. Dubbed the “cap catcher,” he garnered widespread attention and amusement after retrieving a swim cap from the pool during the women’s 100m breaststroke prelims. The cap, belonging to American swimmer Emma Weber, had been left behind
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Steven van de Velde, a Dutch volleyball player and convicted child rapist, faced a hostile reception during his debut match at the Paris Olympics. Van de Velde, who was convicted in 2016 for raping a 12-year-old girl and sentenced to four years in prison, was booed by the crowd at Champs de Mars Park under
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Brittney Griner, a Team USA Olympian and two-time gold medalist, has announced the birth of her first child with her wife, Cherelle. Griner, who prefers to be called “pops” by her son, shared the news before heading to Paris for her third consecutive Olympic tournament. The 33-year-old basketball star played in the WNBA All-Star Weekend
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US Olympic legend Michael Johnson expressed disappointment with Team USA’s choice of flag bearers for the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony. Tennis star Coco Gauff and basketball icon LeBron James carried the American flag down the Seine River during the parade of athletes. Johnson felt that the selection was driven by popularity rather than tradition
Celine Dion made a triumphant return to the stage at the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in Paris, marking her first performance since being diagnosed with stiff person syndrome. The ceremony, held along Paris’ La Seine river, featured other notable performances from Lady Gaga and Zinedine Zidane, but it was Dion’s rendition of “L’Hymne à l’amour”
Shaquille O’Neal once faced off against Michael Phelps in a swimming competition for his reality TV show, “Shaq Vs.” The series, which aired between 2009 and 2010, featured Shaq challenging various sports stars at their own games. In the show’s finale, he competed against Phelps at Loyola University Maryland’s Mangione Aquatic Center. Despite Phelps being
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A woman who witnessed a horse being whipped by Team GB dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin has broken her silence following the release of a shocking video. The footage, which shows Dujardin whipping a horse while someone else rides it, led to her withdrawal from the 2024 Paris Olympics and sparked an investigation by the International
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A whistleblower recently leaked a video showing former Team GB Olympian Charlotte Dujardin whipping a horse, leading to her suspension from the Paris Olympics. The footage, broadcast on Good Morning Britain, resulted in immediate action from the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI), which provisionally suspended Dujardin and replaced her with Becky Moody and the
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