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Olympics-Canoeing-Sweet and fish sacrifices give golden payoff for Czech paddler Dostal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 10, 2024

Josef Dostal, a canoeist from the Cech Republic, won the 1000m single canoe Olympic final in Vaires-surMarne. He finally got the reward he deserved for giving up two of his greatest loves: sweets and fishing. The 31-year old knew he had to make…

Olympics-Canoeing-Kayak queen Carrington crowns dominant Olympics with eighth career gold

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 10, 2024

Lisa Carrington, a New Zealander kayaker, won a clean sweep of gold at the Paris Games. She kept her cool and won the 500m women's single kayak race. Carrington now has eight gold medals to her name. The 35-year old Kiwi had to use all of her…

Ukraine claims to have hit a Russian offshore gas platform

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 10, 2024

The navy spokesman announced on Saturday that the Ukrainian military intelligence and navy had damaged an offshore gas platform once used by Russian forces. The occupants used this location to spoof GPS in order to make navigation for civilians dangerous.

Olympics-Canoeing-Czech Fuksa finally lands gold

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 9, 2024

Martin Fuksa, who is in France for his third Olympics, came to France with the goal of winning the Olympic gold medal. After two previous fifth-place finishes, he won it on Friday. The Czech won the 500m men's single canoe race with an Olympic record of 3:43.16.

PARIS OLYMPICS: What you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 9, 2024

China won the Olympic table tennis team title for men on Friday. France was hoping for gold and Algerian boxer Imane Khhelif was preparing to compete for gold. There are 35 gold medals to be won on Friday, including in the sports of athletics, boxing and cycling track.

PARIS OLYMPICS: What you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 10, 2024

Ethiopian Tamirat Tola, who won the men's race in a time Olympic record, crossed the finish line before Les Invalides. The day will be packed with athletics. Eight finals on track and field are scheduled for Saturday. Imane Khelif, the first woman from Algeria to win a gold medal in boxing…

REVIEW-Olympics-Change of the guard as Dutch dominate wind and water

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 10, 2024

The wind or lack thereof was a challenge for Olympic sailors, officials, and broadcasters. However, the tight racing brought about a change in the sailing world as foiling became a standard. The Netherlands led the way with two golds, followed by Italy…

PARIS OLYMPICS: What you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 10, 2024

Ethiopian Tamirat Tola, who won the men's race in a time Olympic record, crossed the finish line before Les Invalides. Eight finals of track and field will be held on Saturday. Imane Khelif, the first woman from Algeria to win a gold boxing medal in the late hours of Friday night…

PARIS OLYMPICS: What you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 9, 2024

In the women's middleweight boxing, an Algerian at the center of a gender equality dispute was cheered on by a crowd. The U.S. edged ahead of China on the medal table and made its Olympic debut. France suffered a heartbreaking loss in the final men's soccer match.

Olympics-Sailing-Austria's Bontus 'stoked' to land men's kite gold

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 9, 2024

Valentin Bontus won the men's gold in kiteboarding on Friday. This was Austria's second sailing win. Toni Vodisek from Slovenia took silver, and Max Maeder of Singapore, bronze. Bontus, a 23-year-old, celebrated his victory with a huge leap in the air on his foilingboard while pumping his hand.

PARIS OLYMPICS: What you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 9, 2024

On Friday, the United States won the qualifiers for the women's 4x400 metre relay. The men's marathon swimming took place in the Seine River, and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was preparing to compete for gold that evening. There are 35 gold medals to be won on Friday…

Olympics-Canoeing-Photo finish leads to rare double bronze joy for Hungary and Germany

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 9, 2024

The judges were unable to separate the Germans Paulina Pazek and Jule Maria Hake from the Hungarians Noemie Popp and Sara Fojt in the final women's double 500m kayak final. Both crews received the bronze medal. The tension from the long wait was replaced by joy as both teams celebrated the award.

Olympics-Canoeing-Germany's Schopf upgrades to gold in perfect Paris race

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 9, 2024

Jacob Schopf, a German who missed out on the gold medal in Tokyo by just a fraction of second, finally won the double 500m men's race on Friday with Max Lemke. The two were recently paired up and proved to be a perfect match. Their strong strokes…

Olympics-Sailing-Slovenian kiteboarder penalised before Friday's final

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 9, 2024

Toni Vodisek, a Slovenian kiteboarder, was penalised for failing to inspect his kit before going out onto the water. This means that if Toni wins the next race in the Olympic final then it won't count. The winner will be the person who finishes second.

Olympic kiteboarder from Slovenia penalized before the final on Friday

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 9, 2024

Toni Vodisek, a Slovenian kiteboarder, was penalized on Friday after failing to inspect his kit before going out on the water. This means that if Toni wins the next race in the Olympic final then it won't count. Instead the winner will be the person who finishes second.

PARIS OLYMPICS: What you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 9, 2024

On Friday, the United States won the qualifiers for the women's 4x400 metre relay. The men's marathon swimming took place in the Seine River, and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was preparing to compete for gold that evening. There are 35 gold medals to be won on Friday…

Olympics-Drones deliver bird's eye view for kite jury

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 9, 2024

A team of jury members sat in a room that was darkened below the "bridge" of the Olympic sailing ship, where officials were watching the race. They watched the glowing screens showing the high-octane racing of the kiteboards. The jurors are usually on the water during Olympic sailing events…

Olympics-Canoeing-Hotly tipped Hungarian pair miss men's K2 final

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 9, 2024

Balint Kopasz of Hungary and Adam Varga, from the United States, failed to qualify for the 500m men's double kayak (K2) final. They finished fifth in their respective semi-finals to miss the final later that day. The Hungarians had a comfortable lead for most of the race…

What's going on on the 14th day of Paris Games?

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 9, 2024

There are only three days left in the Olympics, but Day 14 will be a busy one with 35 golds on the line. There will be medals awarded for athletics, boxing and wrestling, as well as track cycling, among other sports. The evening's events at…

PARIS OLYMPICS: What you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 9, 2024

On Friday, the men's marathon swimming took place in the Seine under blue skies without Sweden's Victor Johansson who pulled out due to concerns over water quality. Imane Khelif, an Algerian boxer, will fight for gold in the evening. There are…

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