“I don’t really feel like myself” – Sarah Healy reflects on her 1500m showcase at the Olympics
Sarah Healy reflects on her 1500m showcase at the Olympics with mixed emotions, but confusion is the main one that rises to the top of the pile. The 23 year old finished in fourth place in the repechage of the event this morning with a time of 4:07.60, which wasn’t enough to progress to the semi finals of the competition, …
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Which Irish athletes are making their Olympic debuts in Paris?
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HerSport Editor
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July 25, 2024
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Olympics
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Aquatics, Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Canoeing, Cycling, debut, Diving, Equestrian, Hammer Throw, Heptathlon, Olympic Games, Olympics, Paris 2024, Rowing, Rugby Sevens, Sailing, Swimming, Team Ireland, Track and Field
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Across the 133 person team that will represent Team Ireland at the Olympic Games this summer, 64 of them are women, and with new faces accompanying some familiar champions, you might just be wondering – Which Irish athletes are making their Olympic debuts in Paris? Boxing Daina Moorehouse – 50kg/Flyweight Jennifer Lehane – 54kg/Bantamweight Grainne Walsh – 63.5kg/Welterweight Canoeing Madison …
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Paris 2024 to make history by providing a children’s nursery in the Olympic & Paralympic village
There will be a children’s nursery in the Olympic & Paralympic village at Paris 2024, in a historic first for the Games. Thanks to an initiative provided by the IOC Athletes’ Commission and the Paris 2024 Organising Committee, and supported by Procter & Gamble (PG) and Pampers, the facility should allow for athletes to see their young children in between …
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Rhasidat Adeleke’s unbreakable mindset comes from a ‘fear of failure, but also a hunger for success’
Rhasidat Adeleke’s unbreakable mindset is something that undoubtedly separates her from the pack, and that’s beginning to come to the fore more and more given her ever inclining rise to the top of the athletics world. The Tallaght sprinter recently helped the Irish 4x400m mixed relay team clinch a bronze medal and Olympic qualification at the World Relay Championships in …
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What Rhasidat Adeleke says in that viral post race interview everyone is talking about
What Rhasidat Adeleke says in that viral post race interview following the World Relay Championships over the weekend has social media reeling over the Tallaght woman’s enthusiastic aura, sensational work ethic and unrivalled mindset. In reality though, if you’ve followed her journey for a while, you’ll know all of this comes as no surprise. The 21 year old sprinter helped …
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World Athletics Becomes First International Sports Federation To Award Prize Money For Olympic Gold Medalists
World Athletics has made a groundbreaking decision that could potentially clash with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) by breaking 128 years of Olympic tradition. The organization announced that it will be the first international sports federation to award prize money to athletes for winning a gold medal at the Games. Commencing with the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, track and …
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Olympic Federation of Ireland and PTSB Celebrate 100 Years Of Team Ireland At St Patrick’s Festival Dublin
A global audience will witness Ireland’s celebration of 100 Years of Olympic participation when Team Ireland plays a central role in the National St Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin on 17 March 2024. Ireland first competed as a nation in the Olympic Games in Paris 1924, and St. Patrick’s Day will serve as a nostalgic reminder of Ireland’s rich Olympic …
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From Near Tragedy to Triumph: Rylee Foster’s Remarkable Soccer Comeback
Two years ago, Rylee Foster’s life took a dramatic turn as a car crash left her with severe injuries. The former Liverpool goalkeeper had to undergo emergency spinal surgery after suffering seven neck fractures, wear a halo device, and was told she might never play football again. 🍁Canadian Rylee Foster was involved in a car accident that saw her thrown …
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Five New Sports Confirmed In An Exciting Development For LA 2028 Summer Olympics
Image credit: LA2028 Organising Committee Baseball/Softball, T20 Cricket, Flag Football, Sixes Lacrosse and Squash have been officially included as additional sports on the programme for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28). There has also been a reprieve for Modern Pentathlon, with obstacle racing replacing horse riding, and Weightlifting which has agreed to oversight of its drug testing procedures. …
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Cricket Set To Make A Return To The Olympics In 2028
Monday, 16 October 2023 – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that cricket will return to the Olympics at the Los Angeles Games in 2028 (LA28). This monumental decision was officially ratified by the IOC during its 141st session in Mumbai, following a recommendation from the LA28 committee. There is expected to be both a T20 men’s and women’s …
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