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The first medal for the French delegation at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games marked a historic achievement for the men's rugby sevens team. 

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Paris 2024 replay: France win Rugby 7s gold

Jordan CHILES

Jordan Chiles opens up about ongoing appeal against losing bronze

Find out how many NBA players have had their jerseys retired and what the honour means.

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All-time list of retired numbers in the NBA

The Nigerian table tennis pacesetter can become the first player to win four singles titles at the African Championships. The 2024 edition in Addis Ababa is held from 12-19 October.

Quadri Aruna chasing history at 2024 Africa Championships

The Canadian singer is set to spark more magic as her moving rendition the Edith Piaf classic "L'Hymne À L'Amour” becomes available on YouTube and other digital platforms.

Celine Dion releases live recording of her Paris 2024 performance

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How does it feel to be the fastest women on the planet? And what's it like to compete against 100m world champion Sha'Carri Richardson and other sprint stars from around the world? We asked 100m Olympic champion Julien Alfred all that - and more.

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Julien Alfred takes Olympic 100m gold at Paris 2024

Exclusive! Julien Alfred on her quest to be the best

They were the siblings who both won gold in Judo at their home Games in Tokyo, but when his sister Uta lost her bout before he even began his Olympic competition in Paris, Abe Hifumi faced a challenge he hadn't prepared for. "It was on my mind throughout. It was really tough," the Japanese star told us. Now he's focusing on a third consecutive crown at LA 2028, and shares why in this exclusive interview.

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Abe Hifumi on three-peat challenge and mixed emotions around Paris judo gold: "I was shocked"

The Paris 2024 gold medallist in park skateboarding reveals the moral qualities a skater needs to succeed and discusses why more girls are getting involved in the sport: 'Having those girls who have been skating before us, like knowing that what they've gone through to push the women's skateboarding as well, is really cool because it just lets us know how lucky we are to be here,' the 14-year-old said in this exclusive interview.

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Arisa Trew: Grateful for the girls who paved the way in women's skateboarding

In this exclusive interview, the Brazilian street skating star reveals how she didn’t despair after two poor runs in the Olympic final and came back stronger to claim bronze: "Receiving hugs from everyone and hearing such positive and motivational words is what changed the game for me," the double Olympic medalist said.

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Rayssa Leal exclusive: How I beat the pressure at Paris 2024

PR Sreejesh reflected on his final match at Paris 2024, the overwhelming send-off from teammates, his love for goalkeeping, and a bittersweet farewell to his second home—the goalpost—while passing the torch to Indian hockey's future.

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PR Sreejesh: A hockey legend's final curtain call

The 32-year-old faced a tough -49kg round-of-16 contest at Paris 2024, losing to sixth seed and 2022 world silver medallist Guo Qing of the People’s Republic of China. In the repechage match, Pouryounes Langeroudi bowed out against Merve Dincel of Türkiye.

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Refugee taekwondo athlete Dina Pouryounes Langeroudi: My Paris 2024 highlights

The 29-year-old wrestler lived out his dream by making his Olympic debut in the men’s freestyle 74kg event at the Champ-de-Mars Arena. Mahdavi lost to Serbia’s Hetik Cabolov in the first round.

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Refugee wrestler Iman Mahdavi: My Paris 2024 highlights

Isabell Werth has already won EIGHT Olympic gold medals in dressage - with five different horses. We asked the German horse whisperer about the reasons behind her impressive success. Werth's answers might surprise you.

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Isabell Werth exclusive: The secrets behind my success

The Iran-born fighter got his Olympic campaign off to a winning start in the 80kg taekwondo competition at Paris 2024 with a hard-fought victory over Papua New Guinea’s Gibson Kaogo Mara in their opening bout. However, Mehdipournejad missed out on the medal rounds after losing to Rio 2016 champion and reigning world champion Cheick Sallah Cisse of Côte d’Ivoire.

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Refugee taekwondo athlete Kasra Mehdipournejad: My Paris 2024 highlights

The Afghan-born fighter put up a valiant effort, pushing second-seeded CJ Nickolas of the United States to the brink in their men's 80kg round of 16 bout at the Grand Palais in Paris 2024.

Farzad MANSOURI

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Refugee taekwondo athlete Farzad Mansouri: My Paris 2024 highlights

The 27-year-old made her Olympic debut in the women's road race at Paris 2024. The climbing specialist was still going strong halfway through the 157.6 km course, which started and ended at the Trocadéro, before being pulled from the race for missing a time cutoff.

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Refugee cyclist Eyeru Gebru: My Paris 2024 highlights

The 26-year-old Eritrean-born athlete clocked 2:12:47 in the men's marathon at Paris 2024, finishing in 42nd position, over six minutes behind winner Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia. Garbriyesos shaved almost two minutes off his time from Tokyo 2020, where he finished 16th.

Tachlowini Gabiyesos

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Refugee runner Tachlowini Gabriyesos: My Paris 2024 highlights

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USA's most successful cross-country skier, Jessie Diggins isn't done yet at age 33. The American talks openly about her battle with an eating disorder, and describes how she and her coaching team plan "super peaks" every four years for the Olympics - and much more. Plus, she explains to host Nick McCarvel just what, exactly, toe yoga is. Yes, toe yoga.

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Jessie Diggins on Olympians as 'imperfect heroes'

Rafael Nadal won 22 majors, two Olympic golds... and countless hearts around the world in his legendary two-decade tennis career. Host Nick McCarvel brings us thoughts from Rafa - and his Spanish teammate Carlos Alcaraz - from his farewell in Malaga, Spain, at the Davis Cup Finals. He's also joined by Olympics.com reporters Nischal Schwager-Patel and Marta Martin, who were in Malaga and weigh in on Nadal's final stand. Plus, Andy Murray, Lleyton Hewitt and Carla Suarez Navarro on the legacy of the "King of Clay."

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Rafael Nadal says 'adios' to tennis for good

The hills are alive with the sound... and sight and speed of Alpine skiing this season, with the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 looming. Host Nick McCarvel is joined by Olympics .com resident skiing expert Alessandro Poggi to discuss the top storylines in the sport this year. Ales also shares one-on-one interviews with Norwegian-turned-Brazilian Lucas Braathen and American superstars Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn.

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Lucas Braathen, Mikaela Shiffrin and all things Alpine skiing

The payoff is definitely worth it," Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles tells Olympics.com reporter Scott Bregman of her mental health work in a one-on-one sit-down on this episode of the podcast. It's an all-gymnastics episode, as Bregman joins host Nick McCarvel to give his takeaways from Biles' triumphant Paris 2024, and share further interviews with Jordan Chiles, Ellie Black and Jade Carey.

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Sitting down with Simone Biles post-Paris Olympics

"My perspective has totally changed," says Alysa Liu, the 2022 world bronze medallist who retired over two years ago at 16. The American star joins host Nick McCarvel on this episode of the podcast to reveal how skiing (yes, skiing) brought her back to skating - and much more. Plus, Canada's two-time Olympian Kaitlyn Weaver on the many hats she wears in the skating world post-competitive life.

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Figure skater Alysa Liu on coming out of retirement — at 19

Lacrosse is set to return to the Olympics at LA 2028 as a medal sport for the first time since 1908. American Charlotte North is one of the standout stars of the game, and speaks one-on-one with host Nick McCarvel about how the Olympic platform could help lacrosse grow, and why she thinks the sport is so well-suited for the Games.

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Lacrosse makes its Olympic comeback for LA 2028

With the Paralympic flame extinguished at Paris 2024, we wrap up our coverage from the city of light with sit-down interviews with wheelchair fencer Bebe Vio, swimmer Abbas Karimi and the dynamic husband-wife duo of Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis-Woodhall. Hosted by Nick McCarvel; interviews: Lorena Encabo.

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Bebe Vio and Hunter Woodhall reflect on the Paralympic Games Paris 2024

The Paralympics are in full swing for Paris 2024. Olympics.com sits down with athletics star Nick Mayhugh and wheelchair rugby players Sarah Adam and Chuck Aoki to hear how they're shifting perspectives on Para athletes - while chasing the podium.

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Nick Mayhugh on his invisible disability - and the power of the Paralympics

The Paralympic Games Paris 2024 are here! Host Nick McCarvel previews some of the top storylines to watch for with Olympics.com producer Lena Smirnova. Plus, wheelchair tennis star Dana Mathewson on how to grow the para movement - and what she's learned about resiliency.

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Paralympics preview and a chat with wheelchair tennis star Dana Mathewson

As the Olympic Games Paris 2024 come to a close, host Nick McCarvel is joined by Olympics.com producers Andrew Binner and Ash Tulloch to discuss their lasting memories from the Games. Ash details the surfing in Tahiti, while the trio also chat about Leon Marchand, Antoine Dupont, Novak Djokovic and their favourite moments from a memorable Games.

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Paris 2024 roundtable: Au revoir to an unforgettable Games

Every athlete at Paris 2024 has a story. In this episode, we explore two of them, as Cindy Ngamba wins a first-ever Olympic medal for the Refugee Olympic Team. Host Nick McCarvel also speaks with Canadian Taekwondo medallist Skylar Park on how her bronze was the effort of her entire family.

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Cindy Ngamba reflects on first-ever medal for Refugee Olympic Team

Adventure rock climbers Alex Honnold and Chris Sharma are legends in the outdoor movement, scaling some of the most famous walls in the world. They've come to Paris 2024 to witness Olympic sport climbing in person, and tell host Nick McCarvel it's a historic moment for the sport.

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Climbing legends Alex Honnold, Chris Sharma on "historic" Paris 2024 for sport

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“I found my niche” – Quincy Hall on Olympic gold at Paris 2024

After covering judo at Paris 2024, Taekwondo Olympic medallist Lutalo Muhammad fell in love with the sport. Now, he’s swapped his role as a reporter for a white belt, starting his own judo journey.

Olympic medallist Lutalo Muhammad trades taekwondo dobok for judo gi

Swimming

Gretchen Walsh: From missing Tokyo 2020 to winning gold in sister's honour at Paris 2024

The 100m Olympic champion, who won her nation its first-ever Olympic medal, returned home for the first time since Paris 2024 to loud cheers and animated calypso music.

Excitement as St Lucia's Olympic hero Julien Alfred returns home

From Cindy Ngamba's historic medal for the Refugee Olympic Team at Paris 2024, to lighting of the Cauldron at Tokyo 1964 Games, here are some flashbacks from the Olympic Games that exemplify how sport fosters peace and understanding, as the world marks the International Day of Peace on 21 September.

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2024 International Day of Peace: Memorable Olympic moments

American's legal team said they were aiming "to overturn a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) that stripped her of her bronze medal."

Jordan Chiles submits appeal over Paris 2024 bronze medal ruling to Swiss Federal Supreme Court

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UFC legend Cormier: US wrestler Amit Elor could handle switch to MMA, but shouldn't rush

Whether it's high school, university or even medical school, these five Team USA athletes will be returning to the classroom after clinching Olympic gold at Paris 2024.

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Paris 2024 replay: France win Rugby 7s gold

Jordan Chiles opens up about ongoing appeal against losing bronze

All-time list of retired numbers in the NBA

Quadri Aruna chasing history at 2024 Africa Championships

Celine Dion releases live recording of her Paris 2024 performance

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Paris 2024 replay: France win Rugby 7s gold

Jordan Chiles opens up about ongoing appeal against losing bronze

All-time list of retired numbers in the NBA

Quadri Aruna chasing history at 2024 Africa Championships

Celine Dion releases live recording of her Paris 2024 performance

“I found my niche” – Quincy Hall on Olympic gold at Paris 2024

Olympic medallist Lutalo Muhammad trades taekwondo dobok for judo gi

Gretchen Walsh: From missing Tokyo 2020 to winning gold in sister's honour at Paris 2024

Excitement as St Lucia's Olympic hero Julien Alfred returns home

2024 International Day of Peace: Memorable Olympic moments

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