Nigeria’s national champion in the women’s 100-meter sprint won’t run the race at the Paris Olympics because she says her country’s track federation didn’t enter […]
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Judo, swimming, BMX racing… France’s night of olympic success
As the first week of the Paris Olympic Games comes to an end, France has been fully engulfed by the Olympic spirit. Across Paris, scenes […]
French judo titan Teddy Riner collects 4th gold medal after defeating South Korea’s Kim Min-Jong
Teddy Riner became the first judoka to win four Olympic gold medals after the Frenchman defeated South Korea’s Kim Min-jong in the heavyweight final on […]
‘Perfect’ Leon Marchand emulates Phelps with 4th Olympic swimming gold
Leon Marchand called it a “perfect week” after winning his fourth gold of the Paris Olympics with an emphatic victory in the 200m individual medley […]
French sweep Olympic podium in men’s BMX racing
Joris Daudet led a French sweep of the Olympic podium in BMX racing on Friday night, chased across the finish line by teammates Sylvain Andre and […]
France victory over Argentina sparks ugly scenes in Olympic grudge match
An early goal was enough for France to beat Argentina 1-0 and reach the Olympic semi-finals at the Paris Olympics on Friday, in a match […]
Teddy Riner wins gold and delights the home crowd at the Olympic Games
French judo star Teddy Riner wins his fourth Olympic gold medal. Meanwhile, it’s also a good day for Great Britain as they win golds in […]
French swimming star Marchand secures fourth gold medal at Paris Olympics
French swimming sensation Léon Marchand capped off his remarkable run at the Paris Olympics by winning his fourth swimming gold medal with a dominant performance […]
Frenchman Teddy Riner becomes judo’s most decorated athlete at the Olympics
Frenchman Teddy Riner won the gold in the +100kg division on Friday, making history as the first athlete to win four gold medals at the […]
Algerian boxer faces gender outcry over testosterone tests
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has landed in the middle of a divide about gender in sports after her Italian competitor, Angela Carini, pulled out seconds […]