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Alex Walsh Shares Her Olympic Trials Lineup, With a Surprising Event Missing

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Alex Walsh was 4th in the world last year in the 400 IM and felt like a lock to make the US Olympic Team in that event. But she won't swim the race in Indianapolis.

Tom Fannon beats his own record as Ireland’s fastest ever swimmer to claim Olympic qualification in 50m Freestyle

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Tom Fannon became the latest Irish swimmer to achieve the Olympic Qualification Time (OQT) as the Irish Open Championships and Olympic Trials continued at the Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre, bringing the list of Irish swimmers with…

New USWNT manager Emma Hayes starts tenure focused on Olympics and managing changing landscape in women's game

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Patience and process will be the keys to kickstart the Emma Hayes era

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A Gymnast's Legendary Olympic Run Comes to End

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She's far from the biggest name among Olympic gymnasts, but by one measure she is certainly the most frequent. Uzbekistani gymnast Oksana Chusovitina on Thursday announced that she has no shot at competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics,…

‘I just wanted the pain to end’: Olympic gold medallist announces sudden retirement

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A member of Australia’s Olympic gold medal-winning women’s 4x100m medley team has called time on her swimming career just months before Paris.

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The Nike Little Posite One “Olympic” Celebrates the Upcoming Paris 2024 Games

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With the Paris 2024 Olympics just around the corner, Nike is set to bring back its Little Posite One “Olympic” for the big occasion. The Nike Little Posite One “Olympic” is a standout sneaker that pays homage to the spirit of the Olympic…

Inside the Mind of Swimmer-Philosopher Brandon Fischer Ahead of His 5th U.S. Olympic Trials

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“You must understand that there is more than one path to the top of the mountain,” Brandon Fischer said, quoting an ancient Japanese swordsman.

After Near-Death Experience, Mary Lou Retton Is Ready To Give Up Olympic Glory for Biggest Blessing of Her Life: “Take My 5 Medals”

Seven months ago, Mary Lou Retton, America’s first-ever all-around golden girl at the Olympics, found herself on the brink of being put on life support. Her long and arduous battle began with a heartfelt message from her daughter, McKenna…

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What You Need to Know About the 2024 Olympic Trials

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We're less than one month away from the Trials, which take place in Indianapolis from June 15-23. Here’s what you need to know about this historic event.

Sports News | Amit Panghal, Nishant Dev Get Comfortable Draws as Indian Pugilists Aim 10 Paris Olympic Berths

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Reigning National champion and 2024 Strandja Memorial gold medallist Sachin Siwach will kick off India's quest for maximum Paris Olympic berths when he takes on New Zealand's Alex…

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Man held in France over killings post as Olympic torch passes through Bordeaux

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It was not clear what the man’s plan and possible target were.

Man held in France over killings post as Olympic torch passes through Bordeaux

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It was not clear what the man’s plan and possible target were.

Ferguson and Wiffen miss out on Olympic Games spots

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Larne swimmers Conor Ferguson and Nathan Wiffen have both missed out on securing individual Olympic Games spots at the Irish trials in Dublin.

Russia to announce its judo team’s lineup for 2024 Paris Olympics in early June

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The team of Russian athletes was granted the right to compete at the tournament under a neutral status

Olympic gymnast star Mary Lou Retton slams haters who criticized family for crowdfunding medical bills

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Former Olympics star was left fighting for her life in the ICU with a rare form of pneumonia

Matt King Announces Transfer To Indiana, Where He Originally Committed, After Olympic Redshirt

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King, who committed to Indiana in 2019 before switching to Alabama, announced he will join the Hoosiers next season after redshirting the last NCAA campaign.

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Gymnast Oksana Chusovitina's quest to qualify for record 9th Olympics at age 48 ends with injury

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This may be the end for Chusovitina's Olympic career, but she made her mark on the sport.

Man arrested over alleged 'violent action' plot during Olympic ceremony

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A man allegedly planning "violent action" during the Olympics torch rally has been arrested in France, the country's interior minister said.

“Actual Beast”: Struggling Gabby Douglas Finds Support in Gymnastics Icon Shawn Johnson As Paris Olympics Nears

Gabby Douglas’ anticipated return to the gymnastics scene during the U.S. Classic was unfortunately cut short after she withdrew following the first event on Saturday night, May 19. Despite no official reason being provided, observers…