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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.

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…

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…

PARIS OLYMPICS: What you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 9, 2024

On Friday, the men's marathon swimming began in the River Seine in blue skies without Sweden's Victor Johansson. He had withdrawn due to concerns over water quality. Later in the evening, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif will fight for gold. The…

PARIS OLYMPICS: What you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 8, 2024

Noah Lyles will be looking to become first American to win Olympic sprint double in 40 years at the Games. More than 30 medals will be awarded throughout the day in athletics as well as sailing, boxing taekwondo wrestling and track cycling.

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 8, 2024

On Thursday, the Olympic 10km Marathon Swimming event for women began on time after tests of water quality in Seine River met standards. There will be more than 30 medals on offer in the athletics, sailing, boxing, taekwondo and wrestling finals.

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2024

Quincy Hall outran Britain's Matthew Hudson Smith in the 400m men's race on the track, while Australia's team pursuit men won in a thrilling finish in the velodrome. Quincy Hall, in a thrilling and dramatic 400 metre race that took place on Wednesday…

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2024

In a thrilling afternoon, the Velodrome saw Australia and the United States win gold in both the women's and men's team-pursuit events. The evening session on the track is underway. Men's 400m was the highlight of the event. The men’s team pursuit…

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2024

On Wednesday, 23 medals will be awarded in the Olympic games, including athletics, swimming, speed-climbing, skating, boxing and artistic swimming. Dutchman Harrie lavreysen broke the world record for men's flying 200 metre laps as he led the qualifying timesheets in sprint track cycling.

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2024

On Wednesday 23 gold medals will be awarded at the Olympics, with the majority of these going to athletes, but also sailing, artistic swim, boxing and skateboarding, as well as speed climbing and other sports. Tobi Amusan, the Nigerian world…

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2024

The final Olympic week is well underway and the United States now ranks first in the medals table. They will be hoping to increase their lead by winning in the athletics events later Tuesday. Kauli Vaast, a local from Tahiti won the gold medal…

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2024

On the middle Sunday, the Paris Olympics, the last day of swimming will be held, as well as the highly anticipated 100 metre men's final. Novak Djokovic is vying to win a medal and fill in that one hole in his trophy case. The river Seine water…

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2024

On the "middle Sunday" of the Games, the last day of swimming will be held, as well as the highly anticipated men's final of 100 metres in athletics. Novak Djokovic is also aiming to add an Olympic medal to his collection. The river Seine water…

Olympic kiteboarder Mauritius ready to fly with tough sport to grab

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2024

Julie Paturau, a kiteboarder from Mauritius, initially dismissed the possibility of competing in the Olympics. However Jean de Falbaire encouraged her to try foiling with him and represent Mauritius. She said: "I told her that I'd learn but didn't believe we'd make it to Olympics in 4 years.

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 2, 2024

The Olympics begin on Friday with the start of athletics. Home crowd favorite Leon Marchand will be aiming for his fourth gold at the Paris Games, and French judo legend Teddy Riner is chasing a fourth Olympic medal. Olympic champions in the…

ArcelorMittal S. Africa reports larger loss and hopes for a reduction in interest rates

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 1, 2024

ArcelorMittal South Africa announced on Thursday that it hopes for a reduction in interest rates during the second part of the year, after its losses increased due to weakened demand. The company lost 1.11 billion Rand ($60 million), compared…

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!