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Paris Olympics: Why American climber said 'it sucks' after breaking own world record

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Team USA sport climber and University of Utah student Sam Watson had an interesting reaction after breaking his own world record in speed climbing.

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World's fastest man Noah Lyles controversially pointed out what a lot of us have been thinking about American sports

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In a finish so close it’s ‘never been seen before’, Noah Lyles became the world’s fastest man at the Olympics on Sunday (4 August).

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Sports News | Germany Takes Tokyo Revenge, India to Fight for Bronze in Men's Hockey

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The Indian men's hockey team came agonisingly close to making its first Olympic final after 44 years but world champion Germany denied it with a tight 3-2 win in a hard-fought…

48 legendary athletes who've changed the world of women's sports

From shattering Olympic records to breaking barriers, these women have been influential in changing the world of women's sports.

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American teenager Sam Watson sets world record in speed climbing, the fastest sport at the Paris Olympics

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As of Tuesday, an 18-year-old from Texas can lay claim to being the fastest-ever Olympian – at least when it comes to travelling vertically.

Mondo Duplantis: ‘Pole vaulting is a strange sport but it’s so special’

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The Olympic champion on his world-record performance in Paris, life in the spotlight … and his dinner plans

American Sam Watson breaks speed climbing world record

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American Sam Watson broke the sport climbing world record at the men's qualification round. He ascended the wall in 4.75 seconds, 0.04 seconds faster than the world record — the one he set back in April.

Sports diplomacy playing on in Paris sets a global example

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As we watch the grand spectacle of the 2024 Olympics, it's a fitting moment to reflect on the role of sports diplomacy in our interconnected yet divided world.

Inside the bizarre world of Carjitsu — the sport where seat belt chokes and confined brawling drive fans wild

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"There's something extremely visceral about watching these guys and gals go at it," Mike Salvaris, co-founder of The Pro League Network, which owns the rights to Carjitsu, told The Post. "If you look at some of the footage, you see some of…

American teenager Sam Watson sets world record in speed climbing, the fastest sport at the Paris Olympics

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By George Ramsay, CNN Le Bourget, Paris (CNN) — As of Tuesday, an 18-year-old from Texas can lay claim to being the fastest-ever Olympian – at least when it comes to traveling vertically. When Sam Watson set a speed climbing world record…

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Watch: USA's Sam Watson sets world record in sport climbing

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American Sam Watson set a world record with a 4.75-second run in men's speed sport climbing qualifications Tuesday in Le Bourget, France. He now qualifies for the men's speed quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics.

Sports News | Quan Hongchan of China Wins Gold on 10-meter Platform with Chen Yuxi Taking Silver in Paris Olympics

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Saint- Three-time world champion Quan Hongchan of China won the gold medal Tuesday in the women's 10-meter platform at the Paris Olympics to defend her title from Tokyo.

Best in the World: Patents at the Forefront of Sports and Technology

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Olympians are typically celebrated for their physical achievements—but some are also inventors who have contributed to innovation in the sporting world. One notable example is Ted Ligety, an alpine skier who earned gold medals in both the…

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Sports News | World Blitz Team Championships: Arjun Erigaisi Beats Carlsen as Team MGD1 Clinch Silver

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. GM Arjun Erigaisi-led Team MGD1 banked on their all-Indian star cast to clinch the silver medal in the inaugural World Blitz Team Championships in Astana.

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Olympians say conversations on sports, mental health are changing

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Competing on the world stage, Olympic athletes face immense pressure to perform their best and represent their country. Mental health dominated Olympic conversations in 2021 after U.S. gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics,…

Biden Is Hosting The 2023 World Series Champion Texas Rangers At The White House On Thursday

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(AP) — President Joe Biden will host the Texas Rangers at the White House on Thursday to recognize the 2023 World Series champions on winning their first title in the history of the franchise. The Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks…

Sports News | West Ham United Sign World Cup Winner Guido Rodriguez

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Premier League outfit West Ham United announced the signing of World Cup and two-time Copa America winner Guido Rodriguez.

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World melts over Aussie Campbell Harrison’s touching Games kiss

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Aussie sports climber Campbell Harrison has produced one of the Paris Olympics’ sweetest moments with a clear message to “homophobes and bigots”.

Olympic sport or kids’ birthday party activity? It can’t be both.

The Summer Games should embrace all the world but maybe not all the sports.