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No more track world championships for Filippo Ganna as focus turns entirely on road racing

Ganna will focus solely on road racing from 2025, stepping back from track competitions to boost his performance in road events.
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Four Olympic medals stolen from Oarsome Foursome' rower's car in Melbourne

Drew Ginn's Olympic medals, including three gold, were stolen from his car in Melbourne, highlighting the challenges of protecting irreplaceable sentimental items.

Widow of British Olympic legend appeals for return of stolen gold medals

Two Olympic gold medals belonging to Richard Meade were stolen, prompting a heartfelt appeal for their return due to their sentimental significance.

Four Olympic medals stolen from Oarsome Foursome' rower's car in Melbourne

Drew Ginn's Olympic medals, including three gold, were stolen from his car in Melbourne, highlighting the challenges of protecting irreplaceable sentimental items.

Widow of British Olympic legend appeals for return of stolen gold medals

Two Olympic gold medals belonging to Richard Meade were stolen, prompting a heartfelt appeal for their return due to their sentimental significance.
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Australia's Olympic cycling defector Matthew Richardson could face two-year ban

Matthew Richardson's unexpected switch to Great Britain has led to potential disciplinary actions from AusCycling, including a possible two-year competition ban.

Matt Richardson switches from Australia to join British cycling team

Matt Richardson, a triple Olympic medalist, is switching nationalities to join Great Britain's cycling team, expressing excitement for this new chapter.

Which Yankees could play in the 2028 Olympics?

Olympic medals hold more prestige than World Baseball Classic titles, influencing MLB players' willingness to compete in the Olympics.
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Paris Olympics 2024: Event facts surfing, breaking, mascots, Eiffel Tower

Paris 2024 Olympics will have unique features like surfing in Tahiti and introducing breaking as a new sport.

Paris Olympics: How much is a gold medal worth?

The gold percentage in Olympic gold medals is minimal, but Paris 2024 medals might increase in value due to the inclusion of iron from the Eiffel Tower.

Paris 2024 offers new Olympic medal after Huston says bronze looks like it went to war'

Olympic medals, including bronze, can degrade due to exposure and metal composition, with Paris 2024 offering replacements for damaged medals.

Paris Olympics 2024: Event facts surfing, breaking, mascots, Eiffel Tower

Paris 2024 Olympics will have unique features like surfing in Tahiti and introducing breaking as a new sport.

Paris Olympics: How much is a gold medal worth?

The gold percentage in Olympic gold medals is minimal, but Paris 2024 medals might increase in value due to the inclusion of iron from the Eiffel Tower.

Paris 2024 offers new Olympic medal after Huston says bronze looks like it went to war'

Olympic medals, including bronze, can degrade due to exposure and metal composition, with Paris 2024 offering replacements for damaged medals.
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3 Black women create an Olympic first in gymnastics

Rebeca Andrade, Simone Biles, and Jordan Chiles made history by being the first three Black gymnasts to stand on the podium together at the Paris Olympics.
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See How Many Medals Every Country Won at the Paris OlympicsSo Far

Countries are set to compete in 329 medal events involving 10,500 athletes, aiming for close to 1,000 medals at the gender-parity Paris Summer Olympics.

Meet the Nations That Have Never Won an Olympic Medal (and Two That Just Did)

The Olympic medal distribution is top-heavy, with a few countries dominating over the years. Despite efforts, some nations are still striving to secure their first medal.

See How Many Medals Every Country Won at the Paris OlympicsSo Far

Countries are set to compete in 329 medal events involving 10,500 athletes, aiming for close to 1,000 medals at the gender-parity Paris Summer Olympics.

Meet the Nations That Have Never Won an Olympic Medal (and Two That Just Did)

The Olympic medal distribution is top-heavy, with a few countries dominating over the years. Despite efforts, some nations are still striving to secure their first medal.
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When athletes win Olympic gold medals in Paris, they'll get a piece of the Eiffel Tower

Paris 2024 Olympic gold medals contain a piece of the Eiffel Tower, connecting athletes to the iconic landmark.

Nations which won Olympic medals in football

Football has been a consistent sport at the Olympics since 1900, with women's football introduced in 1996.
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