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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of United States crosses the line to win gold and set a new world record. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Athletics-McLaughlin-Levrone smashes world record to retain 400m hurdles crown

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone obliterated her own 400 metres hurdles world record with a time of 50.37 seconds to retain her Olympic title.

Tara Davis-Woodhall of United States reacts after her jump. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Athletics-American Davis-Woodhall wins long jump gold

Davis-Woodhall soared to Olympic gold in the women’s long jump, sealing victory with a gigantic fourth leap to improve on her silver medal performance at last year’s world championships.

(LtoR) US' Simone Biles (silver), Brazil's Rebeca Andrade (gold) and US' Jordan Chiles (bronze) pose during the podium ceremony for the artistic gymnastics women's floor exercise event of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris, on August 5, 2024. (Photo by Loic VENANCE / AFP) (Photo by LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images)

Chiles Wins Bronze Medal After Score Is Changed Following USA Appeal, Biles Earns Silver

OAN Staff James Meyers11:39 AM – Monday, August 5, 2024 USA gymnast Jordan Chiles’ frustrations turned to cheers on Monday in Paris, as…

USA swimmer Caeleb Dressel during swim practice at the 2024 Paris Olympic Summer Games. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Dressel puts world aquatics on the spot over China doping

Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel put World Aquatics on the defensive after expressing in front of them his lack of confidence in their handling of a Chinese doping case.

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

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President, Witold Banka attends the World Anti-Doping Agency Symposium in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 12, 2024. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

United States risks sports and anti-doping isolation with unilateral action

The US could find itself isolated from world sport with significant consequences for American athletes if it risks the harmonization of the global anti-doping rules.