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Australian field hockey player opts to amputate part of his finger in order to compete in Paris Olympics

CNN  —  In the run up to the Paris Olympics, athletes have been stepping up their preparations in order to…

French sprinter to take part in Opening Ceremony despite not being allowed to wear a headscarf

Paris CNN  —  French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla will now be taking part in the Opening Ceremony at this year’s Olympics,…

‘You’re playing for something bigger than yourself’: Andy Murray withdraws from singles, looks to doubles in Olympics

CNN  —  This year’s Olympics in Paris will be Andy Murray’s fifth – and final – appearance at the Games.…

10 athletes to watch from Team USA at the Summer Olympics

Paris CNN  —  Competition is already underway in Paris for the 2024 edition of the Summer Olympics and Team USA…

Exclusive: Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says terror attacks pushed her to bid for the Olympics

Paris, France CNN  —  Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Thursday that the Paris 2015 terror attacks, which left over…

The USWNT kicks off in France as a team in transition – and one that’s looking to make a point

Paris CNN  —  As the US Women’s National Team made attack after attack last week in Washington, DC, the final…

From ‘one of the lowest points’ of his life to interim UFC heavyweight champion: the rise of Tom Aspinall

CNN  —  Five wins to open his UFC career had Tom Aspinall on course for a title shot. Then everything…

The ‘Olympic Picasso’ finally finds recognition for his athletics-inspired art

CNN  —  Roald Bradstock can remember the exact moment when he began to feel unwell. The former Olympic javelin thrower’s…