Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia won the women’s 100-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, beating Sha’Carri Richardson by .15 seconds, and becoming the first medalist from her country.
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Black athletes shine at 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris
Black athletes from across the globe are competing in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games, with Nyjah Huston, Lauren Scruggs, Simone Manuel, Fredrick Richard, and others leading the way in a range of disciplines.
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Simone Manuel fails to advance in 50 free Olympic swimming
Simone Manuel was eliminated in the preliminaries of the 50-meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics, adding to the disappointment of the American swim team’s performance.
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Meet the Black U.S. Olympians competing in mostly-White sports
Anthony Nesty, the first Black swimming head coach for Team USA, will lead the U.S. swimming team at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, alongside other Black athletes competing in sports typically dominated by White athletes.
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Simone Biles shakes off calf injury to dominate during Olympic gymnastics qualifying
Simone Biles overcame a minor calf injury to post the top score in the all-around at the 2024 Summer Olympics, putting any lingering ghosts from Tokyo in the rearview mirror.
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Paris Olympics kicks off with ambitious but rainy opening ceremony on the Seine River
Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony featuring stars and fantasy along the Seine River, celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution and its ambition to host the first Games with equal numbers of men and women competing.
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Biles, Richardson and Osaka return to spotlight, highlighting issues facing Black women
Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and Sha’Carri Richardson are among the Black women athletes who are leading the way in prioritizing mental health and vulnerability in their careers, setting an example for others to follow.
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A look at the 2024 Olympic schedule and the Black athletes competing in Paris
The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway and athletes such as Sha’Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Noah Lyles, Grant Holloway, and the US Women’s Gymnastics team are among those to watch as they compete for gold medals.
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How climate change is affecting youth sports
Youth athletes in the D.C.-Maryland area are at risk of being affected by rising temperatures and heat stroke, with football players and women’s cross country athletes being most at risk, as evidenced by a study and a lawsuit filed by the parents of a deceased football player.
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Olympic schedule and athletes to look out for
The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature a variety of top athletes, including Sha’Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Maryna Moroz, Masai Russell, Noah Lyles, Grant Holloway, Ryan Crouser, Jimmer Fredette, and the US Women’s Basketball team, who are all vying for gold medals in their respective events.
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Former Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones dies at the age of 40
Former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones has died at the age of 40, prompting an outpouring of condolences from teammates, coaches, fans, and city officials.
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Jacoby Jones, a star of Baltimore’s most recent Super Bowl title run, has died at age 40
Jacoby Jones, a former NFL receiver and Super Bowl champion, has died at the age of 40 after playing for the Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens, San Diego Chargers, and Pittsburgh Steelers.