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August
August 2024
Inseine ambition
'I’m the only one who seems to be one of the favourites for a medal who is doing it for the first time'
Daniel Wiffen will complete his stellar Olympic Games with an audacious open water swim in the Seine tomorrow morning.
Paris 2024
Rhasidat Adeleke crosses semi-final frontier, but no margin for error in stacked 400m field
The Tallaght star is the first Irish athlete ever to make an Olympic sprint final on the flat, and is focusing now on an improved performance to put herself in the medal mix.
through the emotional rings
Joy, defiance and confusion for Irish athletes after another morning on the Olympic track
Sarah Lavin and Mark English impressed but there was more disappointment for Sarah Healy.
kellie harrington
'There are no more mountains, that’s it. I’m done'
Kellie Harrington talks about her latest Olympic title and her future plans.
ongoing struggles
Mageean's sad absence precedes disappointing morning on the track for Ireland
None of the Irish athletes in action today progressed from their rounds, with Sophie O’Sullivan the stand-out performer.
Dominant'My goal is to do something special': Adeleke cruises through heat to keep her dreams on track
Dominant
'My goal is to do something special' - Adeleke cruises through heat to keep her dreams on track
another close call
McIlroy sighs that he's golf's 'nearly man' at end of epic Olympic finale
Scottie Scheffler won the Olympic gold medal in a dramatic final day at Le Golf National.
kellie harrington
'I'm happy when I get into that ring...it's the best feeling because nobody is judging me'
Kellie Harrington’s reaction to her superb semi-final win over old foe Beatriz Ferreira in Paris.
The Greatest
McClenaghan delivers what he promised on a magical night for Irish sport
Rhys McClenaghan is an Olympic champion, conquering his Tokyo demons with audacity.
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McClenaghan delivers what he promised on a magical night for Irish sport
Rhys McClenaghan is an Olympic champion, conquering his Tokyo demons with audacity.
out of track
'It’s difficult to always overachieve' - No final for Irish relay team as tearful Barr confronts the end
Running without Rhasidat Adeleke, the Irish quartet finished fifth in their heat and failed to progress against a high-performing field.
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Hall of Fame
O'Donovan and McCarthy ease their way to one of the great Irish sporting achievements
The lightweight rowing duo have become the first Irish Olympians to defend an Olympic title in 92 years.
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O'Donovan and McCarthy ease their way to one of the great Irish sporting achievements
The lightweight rowing duo have become the first Irish Olympians to defend an Olympic title in 92 years.
Free Robbery
Robbery'Anyone with eyes could see': Irish rage at Moorehouse decision on another grim night for boxing
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'Anyone with eyes could see' - Irish rage at Moorehouse decision on another grim night for boxing
Daina Moorehouse was on the wrong side of a hometown decision in her first bout in Paris, despite an outstanding performance.
la natation nation
An overnight success years in the making - How Irish swimming became an Olympic force
An insight into the changes Swim Ireland have implemented to transform their Olympic performance.
July
July 2024
Reaction
'The mind was more tired than the body' - McSharry already back in action after medal glory
Freethe golden swim
'Can I do this?' - Wiffen beats the nerves and then the world
Daniel Wiffen explains how he conquered some rare unease to set a new Olympic record and win gold.
Paris 2024An afternoon in awe of BMX Freestyle, one of the Olympics’ newest - and most entertaining - sports
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An afternoon in awe of BMX Freestyle, one of the Olympics’ newest - and most entertaining - sports
The Olympic Games has many problems: its embrace of sports like these is not one of them.
to kel and back
'You have to fall to get back up' - Harrington dispels all doubts with superb opening win
Harrington swept aside her Italian opponent in her first outing in Paris, and will fight for a medal on Wednesday.
something in the water
Wiffen puts the Olympic Games on notice on historic morning for Ireland in the pool
Ireland qualfiied another two swimmers for Olympic finals today – they had never previously had more than one in a single Games.
jack is the lad
Magnificent Marley redeems bad start for Irish boxers in Paris
Dubliner Marley ensured Ireland won their first Olympic boxing bout at their fourth attempt.
yerrah on the water
O'Donovan's underdog act fails to convince after another dominant show on the water
O’Donovan said he and Fintan McCarthy are hoping to ‘take a few big scalps’ at the Paris Olympics, despite the fact they are the biggest scalp of all.
Back on the Horse
Rhys McClenaghan keeps his nerve to return to the Olympic final, but did you ever really doubt him?
McClenaghan had to wait all day to grab his place in next week’s pommel horse final – and he then delivered the joint-best score of the day.
narrowly beaten
Aggrieved Clancy coming to terms with the sudden end of his Olympic dream
The Sligo boxer was beaten by an agonisingly tight split decision by Jordan’s Obada Alkasbeh.
the big preview
Ireland primed for record medal haul as Paris is tasked with saving the Olympic Games
We preview the big storylines as the 2024 Olympics officially get underway.
the big preview
Ireland primed for record medal haul as Paris is tasked with saving the Olympic Games
We preview the big storylines as the 2024 Olympics officially get underway.
Magnifique
Paris redeem grey start to their opening ceremony with audacious, genius finale
The 2024 Games got underway in spectacular fashion in Paris on Friday night.
meet the flag bearers
'I don’t think there are many honours you could be given in life that can match up to this'
one upset too few
Another quarter-final exit as Ireland ask for too much even on a night of unruly upsets
Ireland’s men’s sevens journey ends with defeat to Fiji.
opening nerves
Dupont's star power fills the Stade but his France teammates struggle with the expectation
France were unimpressive in their opening games as Ireland put themselves in contention for a medal in the men’s rugby sevens.
Final reflections
What I think about when I think about Germany's European Championship
Gavin Cooney gives his impressions following a chaotic and memorable month in Germany.
