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Heat tests the limits of green goals in Olympic Village

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2024

Paris 2024 organizers hoped that their self-cooling Olympic Village Apartments would eliminate the need for air conditioning, allowing them to host the most environmentally friendly Games ever. Many delegations have decided to take no risks, despite the blazing temperatures in Paris.

Olympics-Sailing-Spain's men seize skiff lead from 'McKiwis' in breezier Med

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2024

The SailGP duo from Spain, Diego Botin & Florian Trittel, took the lead in the Olympic Skiff Series on Tuesday overtaking New Zealand overnight leaders. They also jumped above Ireland at the top of the leaderboard. The 'McKiwis,' as they are known in New Zealand…

Leonardo continues to grow at double-digit rates in the first half of this year

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2024

Leonardo, an Italian aerospace and defense group, continued to grow its revenues, orders and profits by double digits in the first six months of this year as it pursued its expansion strategy in European defence programs. The first-half results…

Olympics-Trailblazing Kuwaiti fish and chip fan says selection not sunk in

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2024

Ameena, Kuwait's first sailor, knew that she was going to be a contender for the Olympics only a year after completing her masters in London. Shah, who had kept in contact with Kuwait's Sailing Federation throughout her undergraduate years,…

Emerging nations have a record number of places on the water

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2024

World Sailing's support program has helped a record number of sailors to reach the Paris Olympics from countries where sailing is underrepresented. Ebru Bolat, a Romanian women's sailing dinghy competitor said: "Our countries do not get much funding for sport in general.

What's going on on the second day of the Paris Olympics?

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 27, 2024

After a wet, rainy start to the Paris Olympics, the sun will finally shine brightly. The City of Light can celebrate by grabbing 13 gold medals. Archers, mountain bikes, slalom kayakers and skateboarders will all be among the new Olympic champions.

Kiwi Twigg advances to Olympic semifinals following dominant performance

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2024

Emma Twigg, the reigning Olympic gold medalist from New Zealand, won the semi-finals of the single-sculls race at Tuesday's Paris Games. She broke away mid-race to take the victory at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium. The Kiwi, 37, set the best time in the day's third race.

After delays, Olympic Windsurfers can now race in their harnesses

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2024

The British windsurfer Emma Wilson had a great start in Monday's Olympic Windsurfing Series, after the event was postponed because of a lack wind. The event is still in its infancy. Up to 20 races are possible before the final quarter, semifinal and final.

Olympics-Canoeing-Glorious Gestin grabs canoe slalom gold for France

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2024

Nicolas Gestin dominated the competition in both the semifinal and the final of the single canoe race at Vaires-sur-Marnes Nautical Stadium, claiming gold in stunning style for France. He was the last to enter the final following his outstanding semi-final.

The coolest way to stay cool in the Med heat is with Olympic ice vests

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2024

Some Olympic sailors are wearing ice vests in order to combat the scorching temperatures. Some people use "heat protocol" when the temperature is around 30 Celsius during the day, and there are light winds. The ice vest that Sara Tkadlecova…

Olympic program changes are a direct result of the Olympic numbers games, according to rowing's boss

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2024

World Rowing President Jean-Christophe Rolland announced on Monday that the lightweight sculls would be the final event to feature at the Paris Olympics, as the sport seeks to change direction and protect its share of available space for athletes.

Olympics-Canoeing-France's Gestin destroys field to take top spot for slalom final

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2024

Nicolas Gestin, France's world number three, won the single canoe-slalom final in Monday's semi-final, clocking a time of 93.22, more than 3 seconds quicker than his nearest rival. At the Vaires sur-Marne nautical centre, Miquel Tave from Spain…

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2024

Enfin! A disc of yellow appeared in the sky above Paris. Simone Biles, the star gymnast of the Games and the opening performance, was awe-inspiring. After the rain, Olympic venues in the heart of Paris were illuminated and the French team's start at the Games continued. BANG!

Olympics-Canoeing-Waiting game ends in medal joy for Fox and Woods

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 28, 2024

Kimberley woods, who won bronze in the women's single-kayak slalom race on Sunday, and Jessica Fox knew they had a chance to win a medal. But their Olympic hopes hung in the air. After a poor performance in the semi-final, Australian world number 1 Fox was the fifth racer to attack the course.

Olympics-Canoeing-Fox slips up, Funk tops standings ahead of women's kayak final

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 28, 2024

The world's number one women's kayaker, Jessica Fox from Australia, made it to the finals of the Paris Olympics' single-kayak event on Sunday. But the French-born canoeist wasn't perfect. Germany's Ricardafunk topped the rankings. Fox was the…

Olympics-Rowing-Swiss edged by Ireland in rowing heat drama

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 28, 2024

The world champions Switzerland lost the opportunity to qualify for the semi-finals of the Olympics in the men's pairs by just two-hundredths a second. This was achieved by Ireland on Sunday at the Vaire-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium, after a thrillingly close heat.

Liu wins second chance at Olympics in repechage

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 28, 2024

Liu Zhiyu, a Chinese double sculler, made it to the semi-finals in the men's Olympic Double Sculls Sunday. He took the last opportunity available during the repechage for him to earn another medal. The bronze medalist from Tokyo and his new…

PARIS OLYMPICS: What you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 27, 2024

Australia has won the first golds at Paris 2024, and France had a great opening day. After Friday's sabotage attack, which caused travel chaos in France, the French rail system has slowly recovered. However, authorities still do not know who is responsible.

PARIS OLYMPICS: What you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 27, 2024

On a wet day one, the first golds from Paris 2024 were won. China took the lead on the medal table and France was the first to win gold. France's rail network is slowly recovering from Friday's sabotage attack that caused travel chaos. However, authorities still do not know who was to blame.

Olympics-Canoeing-Gestin and Prigent provide home cheer with superb slalom runs

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 27, 2024

On Saturday, French canoeists Nicolas Gestin (left) and Camille Prigent (right) gave rain-soaked fans a lot to cheer about. They performed some blistering slaloms at the Olympic Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium. Gestin won the heats for men's single slalom while Prigent…

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