Irish Olympian forced to return medal just weeks after making history in Paris
He won bronze in the men’s double sculls final earlier this month, but has no medal to show for it. A member of Team Ireland, who won bronze at the Olympic Games this summer, has revealed that he had his medal taken away from him by the International Olympic Committee just days after he arrived […]
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Olympic breakdancer hits out at critics after becoming a meme
Raygun became a fan-favourite on Friday with her ‘unique’ dance moves. Breakdancing is one of the new additions to this year’s Olympic Games in Paris, and it has provided a light-hearted spin to one of the most intense and competitive events in the sporting calendar. Some of the moments from the dancefloor on Friday have […]
1 year ago
Viewers praise David Gillick for ‘immense work’ at Paris Olympics
The former Ireland track and field star has been the man behind the microphone during RTÉ’s coverage of the Olympic Games. Former Irish athlete David Gillick is getting a lot of love on social media for his supportive and ’empathetic’ interviews with athletes at the Olympic Games in Paris. The 41-year-old represented the nation at […]
1 year ago
Irish boxer who previously beat Imane Khelif speaks out after Olympic’s controversy
Amy Broadhurst has publicly defended Algerian boxer Imane Khelif following her controversial victory over Angela Carini at the Olympic Games. The five-time European Champion took to social media to express her opinion on the much-talked about fighter, and dismissed accusations that her former opponent is a ‘cheat’. The Dundalk native beat Khelif in the gold […]
1 year ago
Piers Morgan slams ‘appalling drag queen mockery of the Last Supper’ in Olympics opening ceremony
Of course Piers had to weigh in on the conversation. Piers Morgan has expressed his disgust at the “appalling drag queen mockery of the Last Supper” during the Olympic Games’ opening ceremony. The divisive broadcaster and journalist took to X this afternoon to have his say on the much-talked about ‘religious appropriation’ during the spectacle. […]
1 year ago
Olympic surfing hopeful Katherine Diaz dies after being struck by lightning while training
The young surfer was hoping to compete in the Tokyo Olympic Games. Katherine Diaz, an Olympic surfing hopeful, has died after she was struck by lightening whilst training at a beach in El Tunco in El Salvador. The 22-year-old surfer began her training session at a beach in El Tunco, approximately 10 miles south of […]
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