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Mona McSharry runs out of steam and misses out on Olympic 200m breaststroke final

Mona McSharry runs out of steam and misses out on Olympic 200m breaststroke final

Sligo swimmer had qualified for the semi-final in seventh position but came home sixth in her semi-final

Wed Jul 31 2024 - 22:10
Daniel Wiffen profile: ‘I’m very happy to say that I’m Olympic champion’

Daniel Wiffen profile: ‘I’m very happy to say that I’m Olympic champion’

At age 23, Ireland's Olympic gold medal swimmer Daniel Wiffen is still some years off his physical peak

Wed Jul 31 2024 - 20:26
Rhasidat Adeleke set to focus on individual 400m medal quest

Rhasidat Adeleke set to focus on individual 400m medal quest

Ireland have been drawn in heat two of the mixed 4x400m on Friday night against the revered Dutch quartet

Wed Jul 31 2024 - 19:37
Daniel Wiffen joins elite club of Irish gold medal winners

Daniel Wiffen joins elite club of Irish gold medal winners

Before Daniel Wiffen's win, only nine Irish people – six men and three women – had experienced becoming an Olympic champion

Wed Jul 31 2024 - 19:00
In Paris they do the cancan - even on a bike

In Paris they do the cancan - even on a bike

Olympic Games: BMX freestyle qualification involved 12 masters of their sport performing their favourite jumps over 60 seconds

Wed Jul 31 2024 - 00:01
Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen wins Olympic gold medal with a stunning 800m swim in Paris

Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen wins Olympic gold medal with a stunning 800m swim in Paris

Armagh swimmer broke the Olympic record and powered home over the closing 100 metres

Tue Jul 30 2024 - 22:40
How Mona McSharry went from ‘hating swimming’ to a remarkable Olympic bronze medal

How Mona McSharry went from ‘hating swimming’ to a remarkable Olympic bronze medal

‘Those moments where I thought I was done really put into perspective what I really do this for, and this is a huge bonus’

Tue Jul 30 2024 - 11:15
Daniel Wiffen now firmly believes he can make the Olympic medal podium

Daniel Wiffen now firmly believes he can make the Olympic medal podium

The 23-year-old Armagh swimmer Daniel Wiffen has qualified fastest of the eight finalists in the 800m freestyle at the Olympics

Tue Jul 30 2024 - 06:00
Mona McSharry wins brilliant Olympics bronze: ‘0.01 between me and the next two swimmers, that’s kind of crazy’

Mona McSharry wins brilliant Olympics bronze: ‘0.01 between me and the next two swimmers, that’s kind of crazy’

Co Sligo swimmer becomes only second Irish Olympian to win a medal in swimming as she finishes third behind winner Tatjana Smith

Mon Jul 29 2024 - 22:16
Daniel Wiffen storms into 800m final with fastest qualifying time

Daniel Wiffen storms into 800m final with fastest qualifying time

Armagh swimmer becomes first Irish man to reach an Olympic final and will have a central lane in Tuesday’s final

Mon Jul 29 2024 - 12:47
Mona McSharry eyes magic Monday as Olympic medal comes into sharp focus

Mona McSharry eyes magic Monday as Olympic medal comes into sharp focus

Sligo swimmer breaks her Irish record and qualifies for the 100m breaststroke final as second fastest

Sun Jul 28 2024 - 21:36
Irish women show true grit to battle back into Sevens reckoning

Irish women show true grit to battle back into Sevens reckoning

Victory over South Africa earns Ireland's women a chance of securing a Sevens quarter-final place

Sun Jul 28 2024 - 15:35
Olympics at a glance: Men’s double sculls and Rhys McClenaghan top Irish performances on Day 1

Olympics at a glance: Men’s double sculls and Rhys McClenaghan top Irish performances on Day 1

Philip Doyle and Daire Lynch set best time while McClenaghan posts top score on way to pommel horse final; Ireland finish sixth in Sevens as France take gold; Dean Clancy loses out after tough contest

Sat Jul 27 2024 - 23:46
McClenaghan secures his place in pommel horse final with top-ranked score of 15.200

McClenaghan secures his place in pommel horse final with top-ranked score of 15.200

Difficulty score was a relatively low 6.300, but execution score of 8.900 on pommel horse sends Rhys McClenaghan into final next Saturday

Sat Jul 27 2024 - 22:07
Ryan Mullen: ‘I’m overjoyed to have had the opportunity to be here’

Ryan Mullen: ‘I’m overjoyed to have had the opportunity to be here’

Eight-time Irish champions Ryan Mullen realises his Olympic ambition and finishes a creditable 12th in men’s time trial

Sat Jul 27 2024 - 19:11
Chinese swimmers already stirring up controversy inside the Paris La Défense Arena

Chinese swimmers already stirring up controversy inside the Paris La Défense Arena

Dublin’s Ellen Walshe finishes sixth in her 100m butterfly heat behind Zhang Yufei

Sat Jul 27 2024 - 13:48
‘Hopefully, she will have her dancing shoes on’: Sarah Ennis primed for Olympic Eventing at Versailles

‘Hopefully, she will have her dancing shoes on’: Sarah Ennis primed for Olympic Eventing at Versailles

The 49-year-old has fond memories of her introduction to horses when growing up in Howth

Sat Jul 27 2024 - 06:00
Olympic Opening Ceremony: A magnificently unforgettable and audacious parade of nations

Olympic Opening Ceremony: A magnificently unforgettable and audacious parade of nations

Paris en fête as Games get off to a spectacular official start with memorable Opening Ceremony

Fri Jul 26 2024 - 22:21
Ian O’Riordan: The Olympic double dilemma facing Rhasidat Adeleke in Paris

Ian O’Riordan: The Olympic double dilemma facing Rhasidat Adeleke in Paris

While the individual event is her absolute priority, the relay arguably offers a better chance to medal

Fri Jul 26 2024 - 17:31
Trying to find some running liberté down along the Seine

Trying to find some running liberté down along the Seine

Paris is unquestionably ready for these Olympic Games, waiting a century now to welcome them back

Fri Jul 26 2024 - 06:00
Six of the 10 Irish boxers set to enter the Olympic ring have secured first-round byes

Six of the 10 Irish boxers set to enter the Olympic ring have secured first-round byes

Kellie Harrington will begin defence of her lightweight title on July 29th in last 16 contest

Thu Jul 25 2024 - 21:28
Jordan Conroy overcomes pre-match nerves to star for Ireland in Sevens

Jordan Conroy overcomes pre-match nerves to star for Ireland in Sevens

Ireland captain Harry McNulty also spoke of the satisfaction they stuck with their game plan to beat South Africa

Wed Jul 24 2024 - 21:39
Olympics 2024 family ties: The Irish brothers, sisters and partners competing in Paris

Olympics 2024 family ties: The Irish brothers, sisters and partners competing in Paris

Canoeists Madison and Michaela Corcoran not the only siblings ready to represent Ireland in Paris

Wed Jul 24 2024 - 19:03
Rugby Sevens takes Ireland captain Harry McNulty all the way to a second Olympics

Rugby Sevens takes Ireland captain Harry McNulty all the way to a second Olympics

Ireland team among the favourites to make the Olympic medal podium

Wed Jul 24 2024 - 06:00
Showjumper Shane Sweetnam not taking anything for granted despite Paris 2024 medal prospects

Showjumper Shane Sweetnam not taking anything for granted despite Paris 2024 medal prospects

‘I have been as strong as I have ever been and lucky to have an exceptional horse as well at the moment’

Tue Jul 23 2024 - 06:00
Rhasidat Adeleke gets a timely send-off in London before Olympics begin

Rhasidat Adeleke gets a timely send-off in London before Olympics begin

London Diamond League meeting established another Olympic 400m favourite in Nickisha Pryce of Jamaica

Mon Jul 22 2024 - 06:00
Rhasidat Adeleke finishes fifth in 200 metres at Diamond League in London

Rhasidat Adeleke finishes fifth in 200 metres at Diamond League in London

Irish sprinter was only just off her personal best in her less favoured event

Sat Jul 20 2024 - 16:34
Mary Purcell: A pioneering multi-distance athlete for whom anything seemed possible

Mary Purcell: A pioneering multi-distance athlete for whom anything seemed possible

Even while working as a full-time pharmacist and later rearing a young family, the Dublin runner just kept breaking new ground

Sat Jul 20 2024 - 06:00
Recalling the great sporting commentary around John Treacy’s Olympic medal win

Recalling the great sporting commentary around John Treacy’s Olympic medal win

Eight years after just missing the medal podium in Rio, can Thomas Barr possibly get another shot?

Sat Jul 20 2024 - 06:00
Cian Crampton wins Ireland’s first field medal at European under-18s

Cian Crampton wins Ireland’s first field medal at European under-18s

Adeleke will have her last race before the Paris Olympics when she runs the 200m in London

Fri Jul 19 2024 - 21:52
Jordan Conroy and Ireland eager to kick-off Sevens Olympic bid

Jordan Conroy and Ireland eager to kick-off Sevens Olympic bid

Ireland's Men's Sevens team's form this season sparks hopes that they are good enough to be involved in the battle for Olympic medals

Fri Jul 19 2024 - 06:00
Kellie Harrington: ‘I just went to the really darkest of the darkest places’

Kellie Harrington: ‘I just went to the really darkest of the darkest places’

The final episode of the Path to Paris documentary series retraces the highs and lows of the Dublin boxer since her Olympic gold in Tokyo

Thu Jul 18 2024 - 06:00
'I was in the same class as him all the way up to sixth year': Irish Olympic sailing duo aim for medal

'I was in the same class as him all the way up to sixth year': Irish Olympic sailing duo aim for medal

Veterans of the Tokyo games, sailors Seán Waddilove and Robert Dickson are hoping to make their experience count in the double-handed skiff at the Olympics

Wed Jul 17 2024 - 06:00
Daragh Walsh quietly confident for Ireland men’s hockey team at Paris Olympics

Daragh Walsh quietly confident for Ireland men’s hockey team at Paris Olympics

After narrowly missing out on Tokyo, spirits are high as the team head for Paris this week

Tue Jul 16 2024 - 06:00
‘I was completely done with swimming’: Erin Riordan redisovers her Olympic desire

‘I was completely done with swimming’: Erin Riordan redisovers her Olympic desire

Ireland’s 24-year-old elite swimmer is now Paris-bound with the women’s 4x100m freestyle team

Mon Jul 15 2024 - 06:00
Sophie O’Sullivan beats her mother’s best time over 800 metres

Sophie O’Sullivan beats her mother’s best time over 800 metres

O’Sullivan finished fifth in a high-quality race, victory going to Eloisa Coiro from Italy

Sun Jul 14 2024 - 21:08
Ciara Mageean is The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the month for June

Ciara Mageean is The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the month for June

Popular Portaferry runner’s decisive kick for gold medal was utterly commanding as she ripped to the front to win the European Championship 1,500m in the Stadio Olimpico in June

Sat Jul 13 2024 - 06:00
Chariots of Fire still at the core of why some Olympic stories will never grow old

Chariots of Fire still at the core of why some Olympic stories will never grow old

David Puttnam’s classic take on the 1924 Olympics in Paris still resonates with athletes of today

Sat Jul 13 2024 - 06:00
Rhasidat Adeleke produces stunning 400m victory at the Monaco Diamond League

Rhasidat Adeleke produces stunning 400m victory at the Monaco Diamond League

Irish star gives her Olympic medal hopes a real boost with statement victory on Friday night

Fri Jul 12 2024 - 19:59
Sharlene Mawdsley finds her moment of truth in becoming an Irish Olympian

Sharlene Mawdsley finds her moment of truth in becoming an Irish Olympian

Tipperary athlete will again put her hand up to anchor both relays in Paris, as well as running the individual 400m

Fri Jul 12 2024 - 06:00
Ireland confirms relay selections among the 23 athletes who will travel to Paris Olympics

Ireland confirms relay selections among the 23 athletes who will travel to Paris Olympics

Six more Irish athletes have qualified for these games than the number which travelled to Tokyo in 2021

Thu Jul 11 2024 - 16:59
Daniel Wiffen confirmed for Olympic 10k marathon swim on river Seine

Daniel Wiffen confirmed for Olympic 10k marathon swim on river Seine

Concerns over quality of water in Paris river means rowing venue is on standby to host event

Wed Jul 10 2024 - 11:56
Sarah Lavin lights up the Cork City Sports with another victory in the 100m hurdles

Sarah Lavin lights up the Cork City Sports with another victory in the 100m hurdles

Reece Ademola also thrills the home crowd with victory in the long jump

Tue Jul 09 2024 - 21:25
Irish equestrian team riding ‘crest of a wave’ towards Paris Olympics

Irish equestrian team riding ‘crest of a wave’ towards Paris Olympics

Cian O’Connor will ride in his fourth Olympics, 12 years after winning bronze in London

Tue Jul 09 2024 - 06:00
Faith Kipyegon the woman to beat after breaking world record in Paris Diamond League

Faith Kipyegon the woman to beat after breaking world record in Paris Diamond League

Sophie Becker and Jodie McCann make quota for Paris Olympics; Thomas Barr misses out in the 400m hurdles but is set to travel as part of mixed relay squad

Sun Jul 07 2024 - 13:23
Apt time to chase fastest mile ever run in Croke Park

Apt time to chase fastest mile ever run in Croke Park

GAA celebrating athletics and Olympic history as part of Sunday’s All-Ireland hurling semi-final

Sat Jul 06 2024 - 06:00
Explainer: Drugs, sport and politics - what’s going on with China’s Olympic swimmers?

Explainer: Drugs, sport and politics - what’s going on with China’s Olympic swimmers?

Revelations about failed doping tests have raised questions about Chinese swimmers and Wada’s governance, while US officials have been accused of ‘politicising’ the controversy

Thu Jul 04 2024 - 15:33
Hugo Keenan on his Sevens return: ‘The aim is to try get Ireland a medal at the Olympics’

Hugo Keenan on his Sevens return: ‘The aim is to try get Ireland a medal at the Olympics’

The 28-year-old says it was ‘now or never’ to put his hand up for Olympic selection

Thu Jul 04 2024 - 06:00
Daniel Wiffen: ‘I’m sure there’s definitely athletes in my events who are doping’

Daniel Wiffen: ‘I’m sure there’s definitely athletes in my events who are doping’

Three weeks before heading to Paris for the Olympics, the Armagh swimmer is in no way distracted by the latest Chinese doping controversy

Wed Jul 03 2024 - 06:00
Five more Irish athletes seal their places for the Olympics in Paris

Five more Irish athletes seal their places for the Olympics in Paris

Luke McCann, Cathal Doyle, Kate O’Connor, Nicola Tuthill and Eric Favors make the quotas after the cut-off point

Tue Jul 02 2024 - 16:35
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