Germany’s Darja Varfolomeev won Olympic gold in the Rhythmic Gymnastics individual all-around final.Varfolomeev topped the rotations in hoop (36.300), ball (36.500) and clubs (36.350) and came second in the ribbon (33.700) to score a total 142.850 points.Bulgaria’s Boryana Kaleyn won the silver with 140.600 points and Italy's 2023 World Championships silver medallist Sofia Raffaeli took the bronze medal with 136.300 points.Having made her senior debut in 2022, Varfolomeev earned her first world title in the clubs before becoming the youngest gymnast to achieve the feat of a clean sweep of four apparatus finals and the all-around title at the 2023 World Championships.

Germany’s Darja Varfolomeev wins Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics individual all-round gold

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Medal table | Olympic schedule |How to watch | Olympic news. SAINT-DENIS, France — Sha’Carri Richardson has her gold at last. Richardson and the rest of Team USA’s 4x100 women’s relay team triumphed on Friday night, bringing home gold. The victory is the sweetest of prizes for Richardson, who had missed out on opportunities to win gold in both Tokyo and earlier in these Games. The team from Great Britain finished in the silver medal position, and Germany won bronze.

Paris Olympics: Sha'Carri Richardson wins her first gold as part of 4x100 relay

Every Olympic Games follows a familiar structure, but the flavour and spirit of each host city is what makes them the magnificent, unique spectacles that they are. And Paris 2024 has been no different – just think back to that wacky opening ceremony, with the guillotined singing heads and thieving French minions.

Why do athletes ring a bell at the Paris 2024 Olympics after winning gold?

Great Britain's Elinor Barker and Neah Evans win a hard-earned silver medal in an enthralling madison before Jack Carlin takes a dramatic sprint bronze at the Paris Olympics.

GB's Barker & Evans win silver before dramatic Carlin bronze

Medal table | Olympic schedule |How to watch | Olympic news. The Romanian Olympic and Sports Committee has appealed the results of the gymnastics floor routine at the Paris Games on behalf of gymnast Sabrina Maneca-Voinea, whom it believes should have been awarded a medal. The ROSC announced the appeal...

Paris Olympics: Romania files appeal, believes gymnast should be awarded bronze over USA's Jordan Chiles

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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The remainder of Thursday's CrossFit Games action was suspended, and it is not yet known if the competition will continue this weekend. Stock photo via Andrea Masini. Serbian CrossFit competitor Lazar Dukic drowned at the end of his 800-meter swim at the 2024 CrossFit Games on Thursday, raising questions about the safety measures in place at the annual event in Fort Worth, Texas.

Lazar Dukic Drowns at CrossFit Games, Raising Questions About Event’s Safety Measures

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Elinor Barker wins decisive final sprint to ensure GB take silver ahead of the Netherlands

Great Britain secure silver medal in women's Madison after Italy take gold at Paris Olympics

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At the 2024 Pennsylvania Championships, Smith placed 9th in the 200 IM (2:11.57) and 13th in the 100 breast (1:08.39) to help Fox Chapel to a runner up finish Current photo via CJ Smith. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all...

Claudia “CJ” Smith will attend Chapman University starting this fall

Swimming at the 2024 Olympic Games may be over but some drama is heating up outside the pool involving the Hungarian Swimming Association (Magyar Úszó Szövetség, MÚSZ). Earlier this week, Hungarian Olympic champion Katinka Hosszu fired off a social media post calling for the resignation of MUSZ leadership due to its treatment of gold medalist Kristof Milak.

Hungarian Olympic Champion Katinka Hosszu Calls On Federation Leadership To Resign

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For more than 160 years, Macy's has been much more than a department store. It's a cornerstone of American shopping, with generations eager to buy everything from back-to-school clothes to holiday gifts. But now it is a surprise that the store has been forced to close, leaving millions to wonder how such a powerful and fast-moving brand could be defeated. Macy's, the US retail giant, now faces a difficult future. Signs of trouble have been showing for several years, including declining traffic, aging stores, and an inability to keep up with a fast-paced retail environment. However, experts say the real story is corporate mismanagement, intense competition, and a lack of innovation.

The Fall of Macy's: Inside the Collapse of America's Largest Merchant

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A woman is suspected of stealing a package from a Woodbridge doorstep on July 10, according to the Irvine Police Department . The police believe she may be responsible for other thefts. Her bag appears to say, “Here are a few of my favorite things.” Unfortunately, the things in her bag belong to other people.

The Irvine Police are on the hunt for a chubby package thief on a scooter

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Actor Bob Denver, who passed away in 2005, will forever be remembered for his leading role on the classic 1960s sitcom Gilligan’s Island. Denver also played another famous TV character: the beatnik-type Maynard G. Krebs on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.

TV's 'Gilligan Island' Stars Dawn Wells and Bob Denver and Their Controversy Behind the Scenes

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PARIS (Reuters) -Dominican Republic's Marileidy Paulino surged to victory in the 400 metres to add Olympic gold to her world title on a rainy night at the Stade de France on Friday and said she hoped her achievement would inspire youngsters in her country.

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The Buffs have rattled off four straight Appalachian Athletic Comference (AAC) team titles, and now lead the conference in all-time titles. Stock photo via Milligan Athletics. MILLIGAN, Tenn. – Milligan University swim coach Spencer Scarth has announced the addition of eight new men who will join his program as commits for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. The group will look to help improve upon three straight top-five national finishes, including a program record 4th-place team finish in 2024. The Buffs have rattled off four straight Appalachian Athletic Comference (AAC) team titles, and now lead the conference in all-time titles. The Buffs have 24 returners, which will mark the biggest squad in program history.

Milligan Men’s Swimming Adds Eight Newcomers for 2024-25

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Sidorko's prowess in the IM events will give him a strong shot at landing on top of the conference podium at Kenyon, as well as making it back to NCAAs. Current photo via Kirill Sidorko. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and...

NCAA Division II Finalist Kirill Sidorko Transfers to Kenyon College for Upcoming Season

Sprinter accused of deviating from his lane, but jury decide no wrongdoing

'Rugby on wheels' - Controversy after Jack Carlin wins bronze medal at Paris Olympics

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

BBC Sport senior journalist at the Stade de France. Great Britain's women claimed Olympic 4x100m relay silver before the men's team took bronze in two thrilling races at a rain-sodden Stade de France. Dina Asher-Smith, Imani Lansiquot, Amy Hunt and Daryll Neita had two tricky changeovers as the rain fell...

GB win women's 4x100m relay silver and men take bronze

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Orlando’s beloved New York Bagel And Deli, a hotspot for anyone craving a taste of the Big Apple, has hit a snag. Known for its extensive menu that includes New York-style bagels, pizza, heroes, wraps, and more, the eatery recently faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection.

Dead and live roaches, food and coffee lids stored on the floor- Beloved Florida eatery closed

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Magdeburg, Germany is the Open Water Capital of the World After Olympic 1-2

Sharon van Rouwendaal (above) and Moesha Johnson represent the Netherlands and Australia, respectively, but they train together in Germany. Archive photo via Fabio Cetti. Magdeburg, Germany...

Magdeburg, Germany is the Open Water Capital of the World After Olympic 1-2

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