It could be a special night in the pool for 21-year-old Matt Richards, as the 2023 world champion goes for gold in the men's 200m freestyle final.I spoke to his parents, Amanda and Simon, before tonight's race. They're delighted to be here after being forced to watch his relay gold at the Covid-affected Tokyo Games from their lounge.They told me he is "calm and composed", determined to win his first individual Olympic medal. And they don't think being in an outside lane will harm his chances.Not long until we find out.

Richards 'calm and composed' before first individual Olympic final

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Youth Girls' 800m Heptathlon, Finals 2 - Age 17-18

Ireland swimmer Danielle Hill misses out on a place in the women's 100m backstroke final after finishing eighth in heat one at the Paris Olympics.

BRONZE - McSharry third in 100m breaststroke finl

Matt Richards misses out on a stunning gold by two hundredths of a second but takes a thrilling silver in the 200m freestyle in Paris.

Richards wins silver with GB team-mate Scott fourth

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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

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ROSEMONT, Ill. — Team Denham used a pair of big innings, including a grand slam from rookie infielder Skylar Wallace, to complete a sweep of its Week One schedule with an 11-2 victory over Team Alexander in the nightcap of Sunday afternoon’s Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball doubleheader at Parkway Bank Sports Complex.

Recap: Team Denham Sprints Past Team Alexander to Complete Week One Sweep

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Simone Biles and the women's national team set a high bar during the gymnastics qualifying round at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Biles, Suni Lee, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, and newcomer Hezly Rivera earned an excellent 172.296 score. With Russia not competing, it's unlikely any other country will top ...

Fans All Share Same Complaint After Simone Biles & Suni Lee Nab All-Around Spots

Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde made his Olympic beach volleyball debut to a mixed reaction in Paris, with audible boos. Van de Velde was sentenced to four years in prison in 2016 after admitting three counts of rape against a 12-year-old British girl. He and volleyball partner Matthew...

Convicted rapist Van de Velde booed on Olympic debut

We're Not Really Here's Mike Minay and Natalie Pike have a message for their podcast listeners.

'For now, goodbye'

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Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

Oakbank Secondary School had a turnover of 29 staff between September 2023 and May.

Concern over school's 'phenomenal' staff turnover

Police have issued a road safety appeal after four people died in two separate motorbike crashes on Sunday. The fatalities take to eight the number of people killed on Scotland's roads in less than 48 hours. Three bikers died in a crash involving two motorbikes - a Suzuki GSXR and...

Police road safety appeal after four die in motorbike crashes

The actress says she had been been misled about Africa and thought there was "war everyday".

Tiffany Haddish defends Zimbabwe video after backlash

Witnesses tell police five men attacked the boy before fleeing in a car.

Boy,17, stabbed multiple times

A man in his 50s was found unconscious and his injuries are thought to be life threatening.

Man left with serious head injury after street fight

Two people were taken to hospital with breathing difficulties and itchy eyes.

People unwell after woman approaches them with bag

Local people love taking photographs of Salem as he visits shops, banks and the hairdressers.

Three-legged cat 'brings town together'

The gold medallist in eventing will inspire others from her community, local residents have said.

Fans praise their golden 'girl from Lincolnshire'

A surfer whose severed leg washed up on an Australian beach after it was bitten off by a shark has confirmed the limb has not been reattached. Kai McKenzie, was surfing near Port Macquarie in New South Wales (NSW) last Tuesday, when what he describes as “the biggest shark I’ve ever seen” attacked him.

Surfer's leg unable to be reattached after shark attack

Almost 300 homes are to be built on an industrial site that was initially planned for redevelopment 10 years ago. Durham County Council is to build 282 homes on the site at Stephenson Road, between Peterlee and Horden, after its plans were approved on Friday. Planning permission was initially given...

Seventh for Shanahan in 400m IM

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