Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Olympics-IBA gender tests on two boxers were flawed and illegitimate, says IOC
By Karolos Grohmann PARIS (Reuters) - The gender tests conducted by the International Boxing Association (IBA) on two female fighters at last year's world championships that led to their disqualificat...
Aug 04, 2024
Rallying-Ogier takes surprise win in Finland after Rovanpera rolls
(Reuters) - Sebastien Ogier won Rally Finland on Sunday after Toyota teammate Kalle Rovanpera rolled out on the penultimate stage while heading for his first home victory. Reigning double world champi...
Aug 04, 2024
Olympics-Shooting-Pioneer Ruano Oliva wants her Paris gold to kindle Guatemalan dreams
By Amlan Chakraborty CHATEAUROUX, France (Reuters) - Adriana Ruano Oliva knows the true impact of an Olympic medal and Guatemala's trailblazing shooter hopes her breakthrough gold in Paris will ignite...
Aug 04, 2024
Olympics-Athletics-Crittenden relies on repechage after injury-slowed 110m hurdles opener
By Amy Tennery PARIS (Reuters) - American Freddie Crittenden was relieved to have a repechage round available to him at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, as he moved gingerly through his 110 metres hurdle...
Aug 04, 2024
Olympics-Triathlon-Australian sex offender has left the Games, IOC looking into the issue
By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - A convicted sex offender who coached women's triathlon silver medallist Julie Derron of Switzerland has left the Paris 2024 Games and the International Olympic Commi...
Aug 04, 2024
Olympics-Equestrian-Germany's von Bredow-Werndl wins gold in dressage
By Tassilo Hummel PARIS (Reuters) - German dressage rider Jessica von Bredow-Werndl continued her Olympic gold streak on Sunday, defending her title in the individual category with a sparkling freesty...
Aug 04, 2024
Olympics-Basketball-Durant inspired by Biles' skill and resilience
By Angelica Medina LILLE, France (Reuters) - Three-times gold medallist Kevin Durant said he was astonished by Simone Biles when he finally got the chance to see her perform live, praising her level o...
Aug 04, 2024
Olympics-Athletics-Thomas of U.S. begins assault on Olympic 200m with fastest preliminary run
By Lori Ewing PARIS (Reuters) - The United States' Gabby Thomas cruised into the women's semi-finals of the 200 metres at the Paris Olympics, showing she is the woman to beat with the quickest time of...
Aug 04, 2024
Ukraine foreign minister heads to Africa to win support in war against Russia
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will visit three African countries this week in an effort to drum up support for Kyiv's position in its war with Russia, his ministry said on ...
Aug 04, 2024
Olympics-Athletics-Holloway hot in hurdles but Crittenden opts for repechage route
By Mitch Phillips PARIS (Reuters) - Grant Holloway looked imperious in the sprint hurdles qualifying on Sunday but U.S. compatriot Freddie Crittenden opted for a circuitous route to the final, while J...
Aug 04, 2024
