# tokyo 2020

Last year

2022

# Happy Days

McGing and Watson earn top-10 finish after historic international final for Irish diving

It was the first time that Ireland was represented by two divers together in an international final.

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Aug 17th 2022, 3:25 PM

# Setback

Olympic champion Kellie Harrington won't compete at World Championships

The Dubliner has been ruled out through injury.

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Apr 28th 2022, 4:36 PM

# tokyo 2020

Great Britain lose Olympic 4x100m relay silver as CJ Ujah found guilty of doping

The team of Ujah, Zharnel Hughes, Richard Kilty and Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake have been stripped of their medal from the 2020 Games.

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Feb 18th 2022, 3:56 PM

All time

# problems

Britain could be set to lose Olympics silver medals after CJ Ujah’s B sample tests positive

He was part of a relay team that also included Zharnel Hughes, Richard Kilty and Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake.

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Sep 14th 2021, 6:03 PM

# tokyo 2020

Ellen Keane records personal best to finish fifth in 200m final

The Team Ireland swimmer has already claimed gold at these Paralympic Games.

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Sep 1st 2021, 1:11 PM

# tokyo 2020

Paralympic Breakfast: O'Reilly and McCarthy narrowly miss out on medals

Ellen Keane and Róisín Ní Riain will race in the finals of the 200m individual medley and 100m breaststroke later this morning.

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Sep 1st 2021, 7:24 AM

# pinching herself

'When I woke up this morning I was like ‘was I in a crazy dream, did that really just happen?''

A day after claiming Paralympic silver for Ireland in the 50m butterfly, Nicole Turner reflects on the achievement and discusses her rivalry with friend Ellie Robinson.

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Aug 31st 2021, 3:59 PM

# Take a Bow

'The best day of my life' - Nicole Turner jubilant after Paralympics success

The Portarlington swimmer won silver with a time of 36.30 seconds in Tokyo.

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Aug 30th 2021, 11:21 AM

# Honour

Paralympic debutants Lee and Arendse to carry Irish flag at Tokyo opening ceremony

4,521 athletes from 168 countries will compete across 22 sports over the next two weeks.

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Aug 23rd 2021, 7:57 PM

# Japan

First virus case reported in Paralympic Village

The case involves a Games-related member of staff who is not resident in Japan.

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Aug 19th 2021, 8:12 AM

# Athletics

'If we want Olympic medals and finals, the investment needs to be there in coaches'

Phil Healy looks to the future after making history at Tokyo 2020.

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Aug 17th 2021, 6:30 AM

# No regrets

Aussie swimmer who opted out of Olympics over 'misogyny' stance says it was worth it

Madeline Groves, who won two silver medals at the Rio Olympics, stunned her teammates when she pulled out of the Australian trials.

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Aug 14th 2021, 4:14 PM

# strict

No backdown on four-week quarantine for certain Aussie Olympians despite criticism and concern

Cricket star Glenn Maxwell branded the decision ‘disgusting’, while tennis Olympian Luke Saville said he was ‘embarrassed to be a South Aussie.’

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Aug 12th 2021, 1:39 PM

# restrictions

Some Australian athletes are facing 28 days' quarantine after return from Tokyo Olympics

‘While other countries are celebrating the return of their athletes, we are subjecting ours to the most cruel and uncaring treatment.’

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Aug 11th 2021, 10:33 AM

# golden day

In pictures: Kellie Harrington's triumphant homecoming

Soak in the scenes of a glorious day in Dublin.

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Aug 10th 2021, 8:27 PM

# dublin 1 world nil

Olympic champ Harrington to travel through Dublin's north inner city on open-top bus tomorrow

The bus will take in on its route Portland Row, Harrington’s home street.

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Aug 9th 2021, 8:37 PM

# Olympics

'An inspiration': Ireland sends its congratulations as Kellie Harrington claims gold in Tokyo

“Hers is an exceptional achievement, and she is an inspiration for us all,” Michael D Higgins said.

Ireland's Kellie Harrington won gold at the women's Olympic lightweight boxing final.

"Hers is an exceptional achievement, and she is an inspiration for us all," Michael D Higgins said.

Today is the final day of the Tokyo 2020 games.

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Aug 8th 2021, 12:48 PM

# Pride of Ireland

'Welcome to the club, champ': Sporting world lines up to pay tribute to Kellie Harrington

Kellie Harrington joined an elite club as she won Olympic lightweight gold for Ireland on Sunday morning.

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Aug 8th 2021, 9:50 AM

# celebrations

Joyous celebrations as Kellie Harrington crowned Olympic champion

It is a time of great festivity in Dublin’s north inner-city as Harrington’s local neighbourhood celebrate her success.

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Aug 8th 2021, 9:39 AM

# delighted

'It is just fantastic. I can't wait to get home'

Kellie Harrington won gold in the lightweight boxing final in Tokyo.

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Aug 8th 2021, 7:56 AM

# fightback

'Ciara is just extremely resilient. She is a pro, a complete and utter professional'

There’s no doubt that Ciara Mageean will come back stronger from her latest setback in Tokyo.

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Aug 8th 2021, 7:30 AM

# fairytale finish

Olympic breakfast: Kellie Harrington wins gold for Ireland

Catch up on all you need to know from the final day of action in Tokyo.

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Aug 8th 2021, 7:07 AM

# Gold

Kellie Harrington wins Olympic gold after triumph over Beatriz Ferreira

The Irish boxer beat the Brazilian with a unanimous decision victory.

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Aug 8th 2021, 6:28 AM

# team ireland

Emily Kay recovers after chaotic start to finish 13th in women's omnium

There was carnage in the opening scratch race in Tokyo.

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Aug 8th 2021, 5:09 AM

# boiling

Kevin Seaward finishes 58th while Paul Pollock takes 71st in gruelling Olympic marathon

There was disappointment for Stephen Scullion who withdrew before the 20km mark.

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Aug 8th 2021, 1:59 AM

# Golden goal

Malcom hits extra-time winner as Brazil retain Olympic crown

Brazil were 2-1 winners after extra time.

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Aug 7th 2021, 3:34 PM

# BORN TO JUMP

Bruce Springsteen's daughter Jessica wins Olympic equestrian team silver with US

The US missed out on gold in a jump-off with Sweden.

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Aug 7th 2021, 2:46 PM

# Superstars

Hassan wins third medal of Games with gold in 10,000m, Jakob Ingebrigtsen dazzles in 1500m final

Ingebrigtsen set a new Olympic record with a stunning run.

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Aug 7th 2021, 1:37 PM

# Late Drama

Brazilian middleweight steals gold medal with stunning late KO of world champion

Brazil’s Hebert Sousa was heading for defeat until he shocked Oleksandr Khyzhniak.

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Aug 7th 2021, 12:19 PM

# velodrome

Irish team fail to finish as Denmark take gold in chaotic men's Madison

Mark Downey and Felix English were listed as non-finishers having lost two laps on the bunch.

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Aug 7th 2021, 10:48 AM

# diving in

Tom Daley adds individual 10m platform bronze to synchronised gold

It comes as Daley’s fourth Olympic medal overall.

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Aug 7th 2021, 8:58 AM

# no saint boy

German pentathlon coach thrown out of Tokyo Games for punching a horse

Kim Raisner was trying to assist German athlete Annika Schleu as she battled to control Saint Boy.

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Aug 7th 2021, 8:44 AM

# success

'Flashes of gold-medal golf' and 'one of the greatest experiences of my life' - Irish duo

Leona Maguire and Stepehanie Meadow thoroughly enjoyed Tokyo 2020 – and will build on their brilliant efforts going forward.

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Aug 7th 2021, 8:32 AM

# flagbearer

Natalya Coyle to carry Irish flag at Olympics closing ceremony

‘A good end to my Games,’ the three-time Olympian says.

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Aug 7th 2021, 7:54 AM

# tokyo 2020

Olympic Breakfast: Marathon magic and no Irish golfer in medal mix on penultimate day

Catch up on all you missed overnight from the Olympic Games.

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Aug 7th 2021, 6:30 AM

# latest

Meadow's charge falls just short as USA's Korda takes gold on dramatic final day

Leona Maguire was also flying the flag in the women’s Olympic golf event.

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Aug 7th 2021, 5:55 AM

# Heavyweights

USA edge France to win Olympic basketball gold medal

11-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant scored a game-high 29 points.

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Aug 7th 2021, 5:38 AM

# Irish Eye

Top-25 for McCormack and Australia's Mayo native Diver 10th in sweltering Olympic marathon

There was disappointment, meanwhile, for Cork’s Aoife Cooke, who withdrew just before halfway.

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Aug 7th 2021, 1:47 AM

# Third Time Lucky

Canada edge Sweden on penalties to win Olympic football gold

Canada had won bronze at the past two Games.

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Aug 6th 2021, 6:12 PM

# tokyo 2020

Italy win first ever Olympic men's 4x100 metres relay title

Lamont Marcell Jacobs claimed his second gold of the Games.

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Aug 6th 2021, 3:41 PM