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The viral stars of the 2024 Paris Olympics
The Explainer From 'Olympic Love Island' to Norway's 'Muffin man', the winners of the Paris Games aren't always on the podium
By Rebecca Messina, The Week UK Published
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Canada's Olympic women's soccer team is embroiled in a drone-spying scandal
In the Spotlight The team's coach was banned for two years as a result
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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South Sudan's basketball stars
Under the Radar Men's national team qualified for Olympics against the odds and are now inspiring a new generation of players
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Paris Olympics: will it be a success?
Today's Big Question Organisers hope the 'spectacle' of the 2024 Games will lift the cloud of negativity that has hung over the build-up
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Salt Lake City named host of 2034 Winter Olympics
Speed Read The Winter Games are returning to the US for the first time in 32 years
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Charlotte Dujardin and equestrianism's dark side
In the Spotlight Olympic gold medallist and dressage star's suspension over horse whipping brings abuse in horse sports back into the spotlight
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Ukraine's Olympians: going for gold in the line of fire
Under the Radar Hundreds of the country's athletes have died in battle, while those who remain deal with the psychological toll of war and prospect of Russian competitors
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Gareth Southgate's England: a bittersweet swan song
In Depth History books will favour football manager who transformed culture of football in England
By The Week UK Published
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A brief history of the modern Olympics – and the winner's curse
Paris 2024 will be the 30th instalment of the summer Games
By The Week UK Published
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The safety of the Seine River remains murky
In the spotlight Cleaning the river ahead of the Paris Olympics has been a massive undertaking
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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What can England learn from Spain's sporting prowess?
Today's Big Question Long-term investment in coaching young talent brings Spanish success at Euros and Wimbledon
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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Andy Murray: Britain's greatest sportsperson?
Talking Points Injury denies Scot a final singles appearance at Wimbledon but his place in history is assured
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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The heated battle over air conditioning at the Paris Olympics
In the Spotlight Athletes want AC in the Olympic Village but Paris officials are crying foul
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Tour de France: a return to the glory days?
A stellar line-up of contenders looks set to provide a vintage race
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published