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Jordan Chiles discusses latest in fight to have Olympic bronze medal restored

Nation World

B-Girl Raygun won't compete in breaking anymore after controversial Olympic set

Gunn had initially planned to keep competing but said the experience had been so “upsetting” that she changed her mind.
Nation World

The Paris Olympics displaced nearly 20,000 people, local associations say

As the city prepared to host millions of spectators for the Games, renovations allegedly pushed thousands of migrants and squatters out.
Local News

City of Rock Island proclaims Sept. 24, 2024 as 'Courtney Lindsey Day'

The 2018 Rock Island alum competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics for Team USA.
Olympics

Jordan Chiles appeals Olympic decision to the Swiss high court to reobtain bronze medal

Chiles was initially awarded bronze in the women's gymnastics floor event in Paris before the Court of Arbitration for Sport stripped her of it a week later.
Olympics

Jordan Chiles takes bid to have Olympic bronze restored to the Swiss Supreme Court

American gymnast Jordan Chiles is taking the fight to restore her Olympic bronze medal in the floor exercise to the highest court in Switzerland.
Nation World

With a parade of athletes on Champs Elysées, France throws one last party for the Paris Olympics

French athletes celebrated the Olympic and Paralympic Games on the Champs Elysées on Saturday.
Nation World

Tom Cruise's salary for Olympics Closing Ceremony revealed

You may be surprised to learn how much Tom Cruise got paid for his cameo and stunts at the Paris Olympics.
Olympics

Paris Olympics were targeted by three foiled attack plots, prosecutors say

In all, five people, including a minor, were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the three foiled plots against the Summer Games.
Nation World

Raygun is the top ranked breaker in the world? The sport's governing body explains

Raygun, a 37-year-old university lecturer from Sydney, failed to score any points at the Paris Olympics in routines that included a “kangaroo" dance.
Nation World

Ugandan Olympic athlete lit on fire by boyfriend dies of burns

Cheptegei competed in the women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics less than a month before the attack.
Olympics

Paralympic Games end with a Parisian electro-dance party

Host nation France finished eighth in the medal table with 19 gold medals among its total of 75.