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Bronze medallist Noah Lyles of United States reacts after the race. REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel

COVID-hit Lyles coughed through the night before taking 200m bronze

Noah Lyles, who tested positive for COVID on Tuesday and took bronze in the Olympic 200 metres sprint on Thursday, said the virus “definitely” affected his performance.

Letsile Tebogo of Botswana wins gold ahead of second place Kenneth Bednarek of United States and third place Noah Lyles of United States. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

Athletics-Tebogo wins 200 metres for Botswana’s first gold

Letsile Tebogo became the first African to win the Olympic 200 metres title on Thursday when he powered clear of American duo Kenny Bednarek and Noah Lyles.

Teams and match officials walk out before the start of the match REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw

Soccer, rugby kick off Games ahead of opening ceremony

The sporting action at the Paris Olympics kicked off with two soccer matches on Wednesday, two days before thousands of athletes and artists are set to take part in the opening ceremony

Paris 2024 Olympics - Tennis Training - Roland Garros Stadium, Paris, France - July 24, 2024. Coco Gauff of the U.S. during training. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

Tennis-Gauff named Team USA’s female flag bearer for Paris Games

U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff will be the female flag bearer for the United States at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, joining four-time NBA champion LeBron James.