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One Ukrainian journalist’s mission to stop Russian and Belarusian athletes competing at the Paris Olympics

Kyiv CNN  —  Many high-profile Ukrainians had called for all Russian and Belarusian athletes to be banned from this year’s…

Remco Evenepoel creates a moment he ‘could only dream of’ with thrilling Olympic cycling double

Paris CNN  —  Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel made history on Saturday, becoming the first male cyclist to claim gold in both the…

Katie Ledecky just can’t stop making history

Nanterre, France CNN  —  When you’re the most decorated women’s swimmer in history, it’s a little difficult to keep topping…

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins quarterfinal bout and guarantees herself an Olympic medal

Villepinte, France CNN  —  Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won her women’s 66kg welterweight quarterfinal bout by unanimous points decision against…

Zheng Qinwen summons inner strength to claim China’s first Olympic singles gold medal with victory against Donna Vekić

Paris CNN  —  Zheng Qinwen arrived at the Paris Olympics as a top-10 player but an unlikely candidate to win…

Olympic moment of the day: Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo gets his nation a historic gold – and himself a new house

Paris CNN  —  Carlos Edriel Yulo might have only been an inch or two taller than his rivals when he…

USWNT advances to Olympic soccer semifinals after dramatic extra time victory over Japan

CNN  —  The US women’s team booked its spot in the semifinals of the women’s soccer competition with a hard-fought…

Simone Biles spent years working on her mental health after Tokyo. It’s made her an unstoppable force in Paris.

Paris CNN  —  The last few years of therapy and mental health work have turned Simone Biles into one of…

Olympic moment of the day: France complete clean-sweep of the medals in the men’s BMX racing

CNN  —  There are occasions at the Olympics Games where you can sense a moment that will live long in…