When the track and field prelims begin on August 2nd, we’ll get our first look at the action on and surrounding the Stade de France’s purple oval. Some will tune in with unblinking eyes glued to the sport’s biggest stars, others will happily clap at their televisions in general appreciation for the roughly 1,800 athletes who have spent the past four years in pursuit of an audacious dream.

Unpacking The First-Ever Olympic Repechage Rounds

With just nine days to go until the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics, athletes from Team GB have been gearing up for the Games - and many are travelling from Yorkshire to compete. Among them are former medallists including Harrogate diver Jack Laugher, Leeds mountain biker Tom Pidcock and...

Meet the Yorkshire Olympians competing in Paris

US sprint star Noah Lyles has a last competitive track outing at Saturday's London Diamond League before heading across the English Channel to the Paris Olympics. "The fact it's the last Diamond League before the Olympic Games, it's going to be stacked and I want to lay something down there."

Hughes ready to silence 'loose mouth' Lyles days before Olympics

Stadium Rant

The 2024 Summer Olympics are just a week away, and it is a super exciting time. Whether this event takes place in the Summer or Winter,...

Who Qualified For USA In Archery (2024 Olympics)

The last Diamond League meet before the Paris Games features an Olympic appetizer in the men’s 100m, where all three 2023 World Championships medalists are entered. American Noah Lyles, Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo and Brit Zharnel Hughes headline the field in London on Saturday, live on Peacock from 9-11 a.m. ET.

Noah Lyles set for 100m showdown at London Diamond League as Olympics near

Blanco, TX

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Cal Bears On SI

Odd situation prevents former Cal swimmer Osman from competing in her fourth Olympics for Egypt

Swimmer Farida Osman Thought She Was Going to Olympics, But She Won’t

New York City, NY

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Sports Illustrated

The 19-year-old won Japan's all-around national title in April.

Japanese Gymnast Shoko Miyata Sent Home From Olympics for Smoking, per Report

The Associated Press

SYDNEY (AP) — The Australian Olympic Committee says former high-ranking IOC member and Australian Olympian Kevan Gosper has died aged 90. The AOC said in a statement that Gosper died Friday after a short illness. Gosper won an Olympic silver medal on Australia’s 4-x-400-meter track relay team at the...

Former Australian IOC official and Olympian Kevan Gosper dies aged 90

Wyoming State

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

The Independent

 Team GB sprinter Zharnel Hughes has hit back at Noah Lyles after disparaging comments from the American in Netflix’s new documentary, Sprint.Lyles, referring to Hughes, said: “If you don’t have main character energy, track and field isn’t for you.” And Hughes has since admitted that the comment “raised all the red in me”.The sprint rivals are set to face off in the London Diamond League 100m race on Saturday, with the Paris 2024 Olympics looming on the horizon.“Obviously me being a competitor it raised all the red in me,” Hughes said of Lyles’ comment.“I was like: ‘This guy, he...

Team GB sprinter Zharnel Hughes fires warning to Noah Lyles after Netflix dig

Keri-Anne Payne became the first Team GB athlete to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics on this day in 2011.Payne claimed a gold medal in the 10 kilometre open water race at the FINA World Championships at Jinshan City Beach in Shanghai.The 23-year-old had led from the get go and managed to qualify for her home Olympics in top spot despite pressure from Australia’s Melissa Gorman.“It feels amazing. I’m just so happy with myself for doing that,” Payne said.“To be on that Olympic team at a home Olympics is going to be absolutely amazing. I’m really pleased. It’s a weight...

On This Day in 2011: Keri-Anne Payne makes London Olympics after Shanghai win

ComingSoon

Disclaimer: This article contains a brief mention of sexual harassment. Reader discretion is advised. Simone Biles is one of the greatest gymnasts of this generation. She has won several medals in her career and continues to give stellar performances. Netflix’s latest documentary, Simone Biles Rising, chronicles her journey as an athlete and how she became […]
The post Simone Biles Olympics: How Many Medals Does the Gymnast Have? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Simone Biles Olympics: How Many Medals Does the Gymnast Have?

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

FanSided

Men's basketball at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will begin on Saturday, July 27. And there are some star-studded games that weekend. First up: Spain vs. Australia (Group A) will be the first game of the tournament. The host team France (starring Victor Wembanyama) will begin play later that day against Brazil, and Team USA will play its first game against Serbia in a marquee matchup on Sunday, July 28.

How to watch Team USA and men's basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Basketball live streams

ESPN

Team USA defeated Serbia with Stephen Curry putting on a clinic in Abu Dhabi as both teams gear up for Paris 2024.

Team USA vs. Serbia: Live score, updates from Olympics tuneup

The US Sun

ALEX YEE was the first male athlete selected to represent Team GB at the 2024 Olympics. As he prepares to compete in the much anticipated triathlon games of Paris 2024 Olympics, we take a look at what we know about the young athlete so far. Who is Alex Yee?. Born...

Meet Alex Yee: Triathlete hoping to continue British dominance at Paris 2024 Olympics

North Carolina State

Queen City News

The pursuit for Olympic fame and glory begins with the opening ceremony in Paris on July 26.

Athletes with North Carolina ties to follow at the 2024 Paris Olympics

NewsBreak

Rethinking Paris Medal Contenders After The Monaco Diamond League

It’s easy to let the comedown from Olympic Trials around the world and the anticipation of those Paris entry lists lull you into a false sense...

Rethinking Paris Medal Contenders After The Monaco Diamond League

Comments / 0