Introducing Our Daily Newsletter: ‘The Her Sport Report’
Get ready to stay on top of all the thrilling women’s sports action from the Paris Olympics with “The Daily Her Sport Report”! This bite-sized daily newsletter is your ultimate source for everything related to female athletes and their incredible journeys on the global stage. Every morning over the next two weeks, we will bring you: A Recap of Yesterday’s …
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Golf Team Officially Selected For Team Ireland at Paris 2024
The Olympic Federation of Ireland has officially selected the golf team who are set to compete at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. Replicating the team that competed in Tokyo 2020, the Paris 2024 team of Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Leona Maguire and Stephanie Meadow will once again represent Ireland in golf at the Olympic Games. The golf tournament …
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Seven crews named for the rowing regatta at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris 2024
Photo credit: Sportsfile The Olympic Federation of Ireland has officially selected the rowing team that will compete at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. A record number of crews has qualified for Team Ireland at these Games, with sixteen athletes to compete across seven boats. The rowing events occur in Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium, to the southeast of the city, …
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Irish Sevens Teams Olympic Draw: Who Will Team Ireland Face In Paris?
The Irish women’s and men’s sevens teams are gearing up for challenging matches at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, with both squads facing formidable opponents in the pool stages. Irish Women’s Team Prepares for Olympic Debut Allan Temple’s women’s team, seeded fifth, will compete in Pool B against Australia, Great Britain, and South Africa. This marks the Irish women’s …
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“I know I’m representing a lot more people than just myself” – Beibhinn Parsons’s Honoured And Ready To Fulfil Her Olympic Dream
Irish rugby star Beibhinn Parsons has had a packed schedule over the past few months – Parsons was one of five Ireland sevens players asked to play for the women’s 15’s squad in the Six Nations whilst keeping her Olympic 7s dream in sight. A dream which has now come true as it was recently announced that the winger will …
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Emma Raducanu turns down spot for Paris Olympics
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June 21, 2024
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Photo credit: Flickr Emma Raducanu has turned down a spot in the Team GB squad at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The young tennis player was unable to qualify for the Olympics at the Roland Garros due to her singles ranking however as she has previously won a grand slam, she could have been given a place from the International Tennis …
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Olympic Medalist Sonia O’Sullivan: “I know first-hand the positive impact sport has on young people”
Photo credit: Inpho Photography In a bid to tackle the worrying decline in sports participation among Irish children, Allianz Ireland has launched their new ‘Stop The Drop’ campaign. Fronting this initiative is Allianz ambassador, former Irish Olympic silver medallist, and celebrated athlete Sonia O’Sullivan. Speaking at the launch, O’Sullivan emphasized the long-term benefits of sports for young people. “As a …
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Ellen Walshe smashes 28-year-old 400m IM Irish Record
Ellen Walshe smashed a 28-year-old Irish record at the Leinster Championships on Saturday. The 22-year-old Templeogue swimmer finished the 400m Individual Medley in 4:37.94, over a second faster than the previous record of 4:39.18, set by Michelle Smith at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics where she won gold in the event. Walshe is already qualified for the Olympics in the 200m …
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Brazil soccer legend Marta announces international retirement
Brazil’s top scorer Marta has announced her retirement from international soccer this year. The all-time record holder for most goals scored in World Cup appearances with 17, Marta has played at six World Cups and five Olympics. If she plays in Paris 2024, it will be her last international tournament – and might be a last chance to add Olympic …
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Rhasidat Adeleke Shines in 200m At Mt Sac Relays
Rhasidat Adeleke had another impressive performance at the Mt Sac Relays in California on Saturday, 20 April. The 21-year-old athlete from Dublin secured an impressive second place in the 200m race with a time of 22.61, racing against two esteemed world champions. Adeleke’s training partner Julien Alfred, the reigning world indoor 60m champion, clinched victory with a time of 22.58. …
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