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Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei died last week from injuries sustained when her former partner poured petrol over her and set her on fire. Photo: Reuters

Athletics

Alleged killer of Ugandan athlete Cheptegei dies from burns, hospital says

The man, the former partner of the 33-year-old marathoner, had sustained 30 per cent burns when he attacked her over a property dispute.

Paris Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set on fire by boyfriend

Olympic stars with biggest IG follower boom: Biles, Lyles, Marchand and more

Basketball

Cheung Ka-long’s gold, China’s bad maths – dramatic moments at the Paris Games

Whatever happens throughout at an event, it’s usually the end that counts and we look at moments where that was ending a little unexpected.

Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka-long was involved in one of the most dramatic climaxes in Paris as he won his second Olympic gold medal. Photo: AP
Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka-long was involved in one of the most dramatic climaxes in Paris as he won his second Olympic gold medal. Photo: AP

Basketball

From NBA stars to world-record breakers – top 5 debuts at Paris Olympics

Some debutants left with newly found fame, while others simply added another page to their storied careers, while there were those who even became memes.

China

Paris Olympics: Hongkonger, China v US for No 1 – 5 things to know for day 16

We are bidding farewell to the 2024 Games so, for one last time, let’s take a look at what’s in store.

Athletics

US men’s 4x100m Olympic relay debacle prompts sarcasm in China

Some question why the Americans did not ask for a rerun as they did at Rio 2016, while others cheekily throw in the divisive issue of doping.

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Christian Coleman (right) of the US struggles to hand the baton to teammate Kenneth Bednarek during the 4x100m relay final on Friday. Photo: Xinhua

Aquatics

Paris Games: US basketball final, more China gold? – 5 things to know for day 15

Huge names in global sport looking to add Olympic gold – or in some cases more Olympic gold – to their medal collection.

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LeBron James and his United States teammates can almost taste their men’s basketball gold... but first need to overcome hosts France. Photo: Reuters
LeBron James and his United States teammates can almost taste their men’s basketball gold... but first need to overcome hosts France. Photo: Reuters

Athletics

Lyles kept Covid secret to avoid giving ‘edge’ to rivals in Olympic 200m final

‘We were trying to get me on as much medication as we legally could,’ American says of decision to run after diagnosis on Tuesday.

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Athletics

China sprinters ‘too slow, too weak’ says Wu, after another 100m hurdles failure

Wu Yanni fails to make it out of the 100m hurdles repechage, then claims she thought she could have won it all.

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Athletics

World, US anti-doping bodies clash over use of ‘undercover athletes’ to nab cheats

US argue in one case such assistance had provided intelligence to a US federal law enforcement investigation into a human and drug trafficking scheme.

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Usada CEO Travis Tygart says letting drug cheats compete so they could act as undercover informants is “an effective way” to tackle bigger problems. Photo: AFP

Athletics

Cameraman crossing track almost causes pile-up in Paris Olympics 5000m heat

A video on social media shows the cameraman casually crossing the track as the runners approach and then quickly stopping in the middle of the group.

During the men’s 5000m heat, a cameraman casually crossed the track as the runners were approaching. Photo: Reuters
During the men’s 5000m heat, a cameraman casually crossed the track as the runners were approaching. Photo: Reuters

Athletics

Paris Olympics debutant Wu Yanni brutally marks herself ‘zero’ after elimination

Her time of 12.98 seconds in the 100 metres hurdles semi-finals was too slow to qualify for the final to cap a disappointing bow.

Athletics

‘Nerdy hurdler’ tipped for Olympic success at LA 2028 after exit in Paris

Xu Zhuoyi, who won over fans at home with his charming look, dashed to the finish line with his spectacles firmly in place, clocking 13.48 seconds in Thursday’s semi-final.

Athletics

Paris Olympics: Chinada wants more testing of US athletes after Knighton case

The relationship between China and Usada was already strained following the news disclosed earlier this year that 23 Chinese swimmers had been cleared to compete in Tokyo despite having previously failed a doping test.

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United States sprinter Erriyon Knighton competed in the 200m heats in Paris despite failing a doping test in March. Photo: Reuters

Athletics

China’s ‘glasses flyer’ Xu sets pulses racing with ‘nerdy’ look in 110m hurdles

Fans ask if Xu Zhuoyi took the wrong flight and was meant to represent country at Maths Olympiad.

Xu Zhuoyi celebrates after winning his heat in qualifying for the men’s 110m hurdles semi-finals. Photo: AP
Xu Zhuoyi celebrates after winning his heat in qualifying for the men’s 110m hurdles semi-finals. Photo: AP

Athletics

Explainer | Why does Asia struggle to produce track stars, and what needs to change?

The absence of continental finalists from most of the athletics finals shows that Chinese sprinter Su Bingtian was very much an exception to the rule.

Aquatics

LeBron, 11-year-olds in action – 5 things to know for day 11 at the Paris Olympics

More track and field action as well as the skateboarding and NBA stars taking to the court as the basketball heats up.

Athletics

Profile | Paris hopeful, social media star Wu Yanni: tattoos, make-up and fiery personality

She is one of the most popular and talked-about athletes, not just for her remarkable performances on the track.

Chinese hurdler Wu Yanni is a star on and off the track and likely to bring a lot of personality to the Paris Olympic Games. Photo: Xinhua

Athletics

While you were sleeping: 5 things to know after Duplantis world record in Paris

Pole vaulter electrifies Stade de France, where there is also a rare medal for China, but Hong Kong’s genuine podium hope is extinguished.

Mondo Duplantis of Sweden in record-breaking form. Photo: Reuters
Mondo Duplantis of Sweden in record-breaking form. Photo: Reuters

Asia

Shanti Pereira hopes Olympic exploits ‘put Singapore on map’, ‘sad’ after exit

Singapore sprint star adamant she will not be defined by struggles in French capital, sets Los Angeles goal.

Aquatics

While you were sleeping: 5 things to know after Lyles, Pan speed to gold in Paris

Noah Lyles proves fastest in the men’s 100 metres on the track while four Chinese legs of 100m in the pool end an American monopoly.

The Buzz

Not such a lazy Sunday in Paris: 5 things to know for day 9 at the Olympics

The rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz is a good appetiser to the first among equals of Olympic events, the men’s 100m.

Noah Lyles (centre) is among the ones to watch in the men’s 100m final later today. Photo: AP
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Mike Chan

Opinion | Postcard from Paris: a speedy final and even quicker exit after men’s 100m

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