Olivia Reeves wins gold
MSN
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/olivia-reeves-wins-usas-first-gold-in-weightlifting-in-24-years/ar-AA1oxn6k
1st US man to medal in weightlifting in 40 years
MSN
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/hampton-morris-wins-historic-olympic-weightlifing-medal-for-usa-im-just-in-disbelief/ar-AA1op08S
U.S. Athletes Are Taking Full Advantage of Free Healthcare in Olympic Village
U.S. Athletes Are Taking Full Advantage of Free Healthcare in Olympic Village
https://www.si.com/olympics/american-athletes-taking-full-advantage-of-free-healthcare-olympic-village-france
Women’s rugby player Ariana Ramsey’s videos showcasing her appointments have gone viral, and now many others are making good use of Paris's medical services.
The sport dragged into the Olympics without its consent
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/insulting-the-sport-dragged-into-the-olympics-without-its-consent-20240715-p5jtu4.html
Dance sport bosses wanted ballroom in the Olympics. They were told to deliver breaking instead. The only problem: no one asked the breakers.
The Paris Olympics horse-whipping scandal shows the dangers of ‘Disneyfication’ in horse sports.
The Paris Olympics horse-whipping scandal shows the dangers of ‘Disneyfication’ in horse sports
https://theconversation.com/the-paris-olympics-horse-whipping-scandal-shows-the-dangers-of-disneyfication-in-horse-sports-235672
A controversy involving one of the world’s best dressage riders highlights the need for more protection of horses in equestrian sports.
Finally golden: US women pursuit team wins Olympic gold after 12 years of silver and bronze medals
Finally golden: US women pursuit team wins Olympic gold after 12 years of silver and bronze medals
https://apnews.com/article/2024-olympics-paris-track-cycling-715e262f04005bc38280c9f910186dff
The U.S. women’s pursuit team of road race Olympic champion Kristen Faulkner, Chloe Dygert, Jennifer Valente and Lilly Williams held on through a ragged finish to beat New Zealand in the race for gold at the Paris Games.
'I've embarrassed you all': Australian hockey player Tom Craig arrested in Paris trying to buy cocaine
'I've embarrassed you all': Australian hockey player Tom Craig arrested in Paris trying to buy cocaine
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-07/paris-olympic-games-australian-hockey-player-arrested/104197622
Paris public prosecutor's office confirms a 28-year-old Australian was arrested after being seen by police attempting to buy the illicit substance.