Ukraine’s 1st medal of Paris Olympics won by fencer who refused to shake Russian opponent’s hand
Ukraine’s first medal at the 2024 Olympics belongs to fencer Olga Harlan, but she insists it’s not just hers. Karlan overcame a six-point deficit to beat South Korea’s Choi Se-bin 15-14 to win the bronze medal in women’s sabre fencing on Monday, a medal she later dedicated to her country as it remains at war […]
Paris Olympics triathlon turns into crash-filled disaster
The women’s triathlon cycling event at the Paris 2024 Olympics was thrown into chaos on France’s cobbled roads on Wednesday after several terrible accidents occurred. Guam’s Manami Iijima was one of several competitors who suffered a terrible fall when their bikes skidded on the slippery road as they rounded a curve. When the nasty fall […]
The events to watch at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, July 31
It’s the fifth day of the Paris Games, but the second day of the Dressage Grand Prix. The venue for this elegant equestrian event is the gardens of the Palace of Versailles. Perfect, right? Led by captain Lindsey Horan, Mallory Swanson, Rose Lavelle and some new faces, the U.S. women’s soccer team will wrap up […]
Simone Biles seemingly shades former teammate MyKayla Skinner after winning gold at 2024 Paris Olympics
Simone Biles had harsh words for critics in a congratulatory social media post following the U.S. women’s gymnastics team’s victory and gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Biles, whose victory on Tuesday made her the most medal-winning gymnast in U.S. history, appeared to fire back at former teammate Mikayla Skinner, who made critical comments […]
Bon Appétit! Paris Caves, Buys Tons of Meat and Eggs for Athletes After Backlash over Vegan Diet
Paris has once again surrendered to a foreign occupying force, except this time the occupants are not an armed camp but starving athletes fed up with the vegan diet enforced by Olympic organizers. Olympic organizers were forced to rush to order 4,000 pounds of meat and eggs after athletes denounced fake meat and non-dairy options. […]
Olympics 2024: Betting odds, predictions, insight for Men’s Golf Competition in Paris
The world’s best players have arrived in Paris for the Men’s Olympic Golf competition, a 72-hole stroke-play competition featuring 60 golfers. The tournament is smaller than the PGA Tour’s signature events but its importance is greater, especially for the two Frenchmen who will be competing, Mathieu Pavon and Victor Pérez. Other top players include Scottie […]
Row erupts between Usada and Wada after Chinese swimmers are cleared | Paris Olympic Games 2024
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) are at odds again following new reports that more Chinese athletes, including swimmers at the Paris Olympics, have been exempted from testing by using tainted meat as a defense. In a separate case from a doping investigation involving 23 Chinese swimmers that was […]
Empty Seats at Paris Olympics Prompt Organizers to Offer Tourists Bargain Basement Prices on Tickets
Rows of empty seats at the Paris Olympics reportedly caused organizers to panic and sell tickets to tourists at bargain prices. by Daily MailTickets for the Great Britain team’s event are on offer for just £12 (US$15.39). But it’s not just British events that are eligible for discounts. As Daily Mail Reports: Tickets for both […]
Jonathan Owens rocks Simone Biles T-shirt during Paris Olympics
Jonathan Owens continues to be Simone Biles’ biggest fan. The Bears safety, who flew overnight from Chicago to Paris, proudly wore a T-shirt featuring his wife in the stands as the superstar gymnast led the United States to gold in the team all-around final at the Bercy Arena on Monday. Owens, who was allowed to […]
USA wins gold in women’s team gymnastics final at Paris Olympics
The U.S. women’s gymnastics team came out on top again at the Olympics, winning the gold medal in the team final in Paris. The United States won gold medals in this event in 2012 (London) and 2016 (Rio de Janeiro) but lost its place at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. But the U.S. team of Simone […]