Tag: 2024
Arrested Man Climbing the Eiffel Tower, Temporarily Closed for Caution
A man was arrested this afternoon while climbing the Eiffel Tower a few hours before the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games, which has led to the temporary closure of the monument as a precaution. RELATED: Olympics: Cuban Yarisleidis Cirilo Wins Bronze in C1-200 Meter Canoe Competition A police source told a press agency that […]
August 11, 2024
Olympics: France and Brazil Surfers Keep Hope for Double Podium
On Thursday, Gabriel Medina (Brazil) and Jack Robinson (Australia) emerged victorious to lock in a semifinal. Both France and Brazil have one surfer remaining in the men’s and women’s categories respectively as the surfing competition reached the quarterfinals. RELATED: Olympics: Ecuadorian Daniel Pintado Wins Gold in Race Walking On Thursday, the competition resumed following a […]
August 2, 2024
Kenyan Marathoner Eliud Kipchoge Aims for His Third Olympic Gold
The 39-year-old athlete first ran for his country at the 2004 Athens Olympics where he took bronze in the men’s 5,000m. Marathon great Eliud Kipchoge is no stranger to make history and bounce back from setbacks to reign supreme in a decorated distance running career that has spanned two decades. The Kenyan two-time Olympic champion […]
July 31, 2024
Olympics: China and US Battle for Leadership in BMX Women’s Freestyle
The US rider Hannah Roberts, the five-time world champion, qualified with 91.45. Reigning gold medal holder Charlotte Worthington was a surprise casualty in Tuesday’s qualifying round for the BMX Freestyle at the Paris Olympics, which looks to have set up a duel between Chinese and American riders for the medals. RELATED: Olympics: Japanese Secure 1-2 […]
July 30, 2024
Olympics: Japanese Secure 1-2 Finish in Women’s Street Skateboarding
The competition consisted of two runs and five trick displays. On Sunday, Japan’s Coco Yoshizawa and Liz Akama took gold and silver medals respectively in the women’s street skateboarding final at the Paris Olympics, while Brazil’s Rayssa Leal settled with the bronze. China’s Cui Chenxi finished fourth. RELATED: Last 16 Athletes Decided in the Paris […]
July 29, 2024
Last 16 Athletes Decided in the Paris Olympic Surfing
Surfers from Brazil, Japan, France, and the U.S. will face off in the round of 16. Surfing powerhouses the United States, Brazil, Japan and host France have kept a full roaster in the last 16 of the men’s and women’s competitions in the Paris Olympic Games as the first elimination was made on Sunday. RELATED: […]
July 29, 2024
Olympics: Poor Water Quality Leads to Cancellation of Swimming Training
Heavy rain in Paris on Friday and Saturday washed untreated sewage into the River Seine. On Monday, poor water quality in the River Seine led to the cancellation of swimming training for the competitors in the Olympic triathlon in Paris for the second successive day. RELATED: Yulimar Rojas Arrives to Paris as Flag Bearer for […]
July 29, 2024
The Olympic Flame Begins Its Journey Towards Paris
On Tuesday, the Olympic Flame that will be burning for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games started its journey after being ignited at the birthplace of the Games in Ancient Olympia. RELATED: Injury Prevents Venezuela’s Rojas From Being in 2024 Olympics Actress Mary Mina, in the role of an ancient Greek High Priestess, lit the torch at 12.16 […]
April 16, 2024
Venezuela Registers Its Fencing Team for the 2024 Olympic Games
The Venezuelan Olympic Committee announced the registration of the national fencing team that will participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics. RELATED: Russia Demands to Clarify the Participation of Neutral Athletes The delegation of this South American country is comprised of Gabriel Lugo and the Limardo brothers, Ruben, Francisco, and Jesus. This team secured their spot […]
March 26, 2024
Trump’s Exclusion From Two State Ballots Sparks Uncertainty
The recent decision by the states of Maine and Colorado to bar former President Donald Trump from their ballots marks an unprecedented moment in the evolving U.S. political landscape. RELATED: Trump Disqualified from Maine’s Presidential Primary The moves unveil the deepening divisions within the country’s political arena, where escalating political polarization and legal battles are […]