Noah Lyles simply could not summon his feared closing speed in the 200-meter sprint at the Paris Olympics on Thursday ― and one reason might have been that he had COVID-19, he and his mother told NBC after the race. USA Today also reported through an unnamed source that Lyles, who has asthma, had tested … Read more
PARIS (AP) — The mystery French street artist known only as “Invader” has struck Paris again — this time to celebrate the Olympics. Invader has been cementing his quirky mosaics to Paris walls since the 1990s, usually at night and without permission. He’s become France’s most international, invasive and intriguing contemporary street artist. His works … Read more
Australia have picked up another Olympic medal with the men’s K4 500m team winning silver in Paris. The crew of Riley Fitzsimmons, Pierre van der Westhuyzen, Jackson Collins and Noah Havard came within a whisker of gold, but lost out to the Germans by just 0.04s in a brutal photo finish. After setting a new … Read more
PARIS (AP) — Paris is getting a colorful splash of Olympic creative spirit with nearly 30 vibrant street art pieces that have popped up on bustling metro station walls, a large billboard at the airport and in front of city hall. One shows a drawing of French fencer Ysaora Thibus in action. Another has canoers … Read more
Heartbroken Australian sprinter Ebony Lane has taken a shot at selectors after missing out on a spot in the 4x100m Olympic relay team. Australia had the option of several runners for the event, but Lane was left searching for answers after she was the unlucky omission. Ella Connolly, Bree Masters, Kristie Edwards and Torrie Lewis … Read more
Netherlands Olympic runner Lieke Klaver has narrowly escaped disqualification after deliberately staying in the starting blocks when the gun went off. Lining up for the women’s 400m semi-finals on Thursday morning (AEST), Klaver, despite appearing ready and on her marks, failed to take off when the starter pulled the trigger. The other athletes in the … Read more
Australian Olympic chef de mission Anna Meares is adamant Kookaburras star Tom Craig was acting alone when he was allegedly caught trying to buy cocaine by French police. The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) confirmed hockey player was arrested in the 9th arrondissement on Tuesday (Wednesday AEST) and held in custody overnight before being released with … Read more
Super sailor Matt Wearn has finally landed his second gold medal after the Australian was forced to race the men’s dinghy final twice after it was initially abandoned close to the finish. Wearn has extended Australia’s golden run in the class, taking out the title for the fourth consecutive Olympics with his two medals following … Read more
An Australian Olympian arrested in Paris allegedly trying to buy cocaine has been identified as Kookaburras star Thomas Craig. The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) confirmed an Australian hockey team member was in custody after being arrested on Tuesday in Paris. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Australian hockey player arrested in Paris. Know the news with the … Read more
A former Australian under-20 champion has debuted for Ireland at the Olympics, achieving an extremely rare slice of history as she followed in her legendary mother’s footsteps. Sophie O’Sullivan set a new personal best when she finished her 1500m heat in a time 4:00.23, just six tenths shy of a sixth-place finish that provides automatic … Read more
