Adriana Ruano scored gold by setting an Olympic record in the women’s shooting trap final. CHÂTEAUROUX, France — Adriana Ruano broke an Olympic record in the women’s shooting trap final to score Guatemala the first Olympic gold medal in its history. Ruano posted a final score of 45 in the event, beating Italy’s Silvana Stanco … Read more
“I did it the clean way,” the retired Olympian said. “I won 23 Olympic gold medals the clean way. It can be done.” PARIS, France — In the wake of a Chinese doping scandal, Michael Phelps doubled down Monday on his support for tougher sanctions — including a lifetime ban for anyone who tests positive … Read more
While some in the crowd offered support during the routines, many told others to quiet, making a typically boisterous atmosphere sound more like a golf tournament. PARIS, France — An unusually quiet arena may have played a factor in a shaky balance beam final for Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee and a handful of other event finalists Monday. Biles, … Read more
The large number of celebrities at the gymnastics venue sometimes gave the impression that the Cannes film festival was going on at the Bercy Arena. PARIS, France — It was the final chance to watch Simone Biles at the Paris Olympics, and Tom Brady seized it. Like so many top athletes and A-list celebrities before him, the former … Read more
Nigeria opened the Paris Games with a surprising victory against Australia. That was the first win in the Olympics in 20 years for the African nation. PARIS, France — Ezinne Kalu scored 21 points and Nigeria made Olympic history by becoming the first African team, male or female, to reach the Olympic quarterfinals in basketball … Read more
In a new interview, Khelif acknowledged the pressure and pain of enduring the backlash while competing far from home in the most important event of her career. PARIS, France — Olympic boxer Imane Khelif said the wave of hateful scrutiny she has faced over misconceptions about her gender “harms human dignity,” and she called for … Read more
HOUSTON — As Simone Biles’ Olympic medal collection grows, the Spring resident and most decorated U.S. gymnast has a special request for anyone looking to ask her, or any Olympic athlete, a certain question post-win. In a post to X, Biles said, “You guys really gotta stop asking athletes what’s next after they win a medal … Read more