# tokyo 2020

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# Bittersweet

Ireland's Aidan Walsh presented with Olympic bronze medal

The 24-year-old made it to the presentation on crutches today.

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Aug 3rd 2021, 12:20 PM

# Call it a Comeback

Simone Biles caps remarkable return with Olympic bronze in beam final

The American was back competing after withdrawing early in the women’s team final last week, citing a desire to protect her mental health.

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Aug 3rd 2021, 11:15 AM

# Born to Run

Jessica Springsteen hoping to boss Tokyo Equestrian Park on Olympic debut

The American showjumper is the daughter of Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa.

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Aug 3rd 2021, 7:07 AM

# Update

Olympic Breakfast: Kellie Harrington becomes Ireland's latest medalist in Tokyo

Here’s what you missed while you were sleeping…

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Aug 3rd 2021, 6:20 AM

# Sensational

Warholm storms to world record in hurdles epic, Mihambo takes long jump gold

The 25-year-old recorded an incredible time of 45.94 seconds.

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Aug 3rd 2021, 5:11 AM

# Hakuna Matata

Kellie Harrington wins quarter-final to secure Olympic bronze medal

The Dubliner was too strong for Algeria’s Imane Khelif.

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Aug 3rd 2021, 4:58 AM

# Mixed Fortunes

Leon Reid through to 200m semi-finals but disappointment for Marcus Lawler

The two Irish sprinters were out in the 200m heats this morning.

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Aug 3rd 2021, 4:09 AM

# Emotional

'The hardest thing I've ever done' - Billy Walsh laments role in eliminating Kurt Walker from Olympics

Walsh drafted Walker into Ireland’s High Performance Unit as a 17-year-old in 2012, but trained Duke Ragan to victory over the Irishman in Tokyo.

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Aug 2nd 2021, 5:19 PM

# Early Exit

Transgender weightlifter Hubbard out of Olympic final

The 43-year-old New Zealander made history in becoming the first female transgender Olympian.

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Aug 2nd 2021, 2:28 PM

# Dominant

Sifan Hassan on course for unprecedented treble as she secures 5,000m gold

The Dutch runner is also aiming for gold in the 1500m and 10,000m events.

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Aug 2nd 2021, 2:23 PM

# Mixed Fortunes

Top-15 finish for Austin O'Connor in individual eventing final as Team Ireland finish eighth

O’Connor was the only member of the Irish team to make the final.

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# Tokyo Olympics

Poland grants humanitarian visa to Belarus Olympic sprinter

Runner Krystsina Tsimanouskaya plans to seek political asylum in Poland.

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# Upset

'It sucks' - Canada shock USA to reach Olympic women's football final

Defeat ended the Americans’ 36-match unbeaten run against Canada.

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Aug 2nd 2021, 12:31 PM

# Return

Simone Biles to return for tomorrow's beam final at the Olympic Games

The American has withdrawn from the all-around final and three of the four apparatus finals, but will make another appearance in Tokyo.

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Aug 2nd 2021, 11:43 AM

# hard going

Irish diver Oliver Dingley bows out in Tokyo

The Irish diver’s form deserted him at the Aquatics Centre as he scored 335 overall.

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Aug 2nd 2021, 9:42 AM

# No Joy

Olympic Breakfast: Irish heartbreak and Dutch miracle comeback on the track

Three Irish athletes were eliminated in the heats on Monday morning.

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Aug 2nd 2021, 6:39 AM

# from the depths of hell

Hassan keeps Olympic treble hopes alive after remarkable comeback

The 28-year-old 1500 and 10,000m world champion recovered despite falling to the ground during the race.

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Aug 2nd 2021, 5:29 AM

# tough luck

Phil Healy runs season's best time but misses out on semi-finals

The Cork native crossed the line with a time of 23.21.

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Aug 2nd 2021, 4:22 AM

# tokyo 2020

US shot putter Saunders in first Olympic podium protest

The 25-year-old African-American athlete crossed her arms in an “X” gesture during Sunday’s medal ceremony.

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Aug 2nd 2021, 3:14 AM

# Frustration

'I picked up a little bit of a niggle. I wonder did that take my edge off'

Ciara Mageean did not qualify for the semi-finals of the women’s 1,500 metres.

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Aug 2nd 2021, 3:01 AM

# Heartbreak

Disappointment for Team Ireland as Mageean and Healy fail to qualify for 1500m semi-finals

It was a disheartening morning on the track for Team Ireland.

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Aug 2nd 2021, 2:27 AM

# Picture perfect

In pics: Emotional scenes as Ireland's Olympic rowing heroes return home

What a day!

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Aug 1st 2021, 9:54 PM

# History makers

'There had been four female Irish Olympian medallists and we doubled that number in one race'

Ireland’s bronze-medal wining rowers have returned home.

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Aug 1st 2021, 7:00 PM

# Class

'The world will see him crowned, just not today' - McClenaghan's time will come after Olympic heartbreak

‘It feels like the beginning of something very special,’ says the 22-year-old, with his ‘head held higher than ever’.

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Aug 1st 2021, 5:25 PM

# Unlucky

Appeal fails as Thomas Barr falls short of Olympic final spot in 400m hurdles

Ireland had lodged an objection against Italy’s Alessandro Sibilio.

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Aug 1st 2021, 3:36 PM

# golden boys

'There’s nothing special about us and a lot of hard work can get you there'

Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy retuned home today after their stunning Olympic success.

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Aug 1st 2021, 3:09 PM

# rapid

Italy's Lamont Marcell Jacobs storms to victory in 100m Olympic final

The Texas-born sprinter clocked 9.80 seconds in Tokyo to clinch the title.

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Aug 1st 2021, 2:32 PM

# tokyo 2020

Barshim and Tamberi on a high in rare Olympic athletics share of gold

It is the first time since 1912 that an Olympic track and field event gold has been shared.

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Aug 1st 2021, 2:29 PM

# Onwards

Bingtian runs Asian record to book 100m final spot while US medal hopeful bows out

Su Bingtian shattered his previous best to progress to the final.

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Aug 1st 2021, 12:18 PM

# Heartbreak

'I'll come back a better gymnast and a better man' - Devastation for Rhys McClenaghan in pommel horse final

The Irishman fell during his routine, finishing seventh and missing out on a medal.

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Aug 1st 2021, 11:32 AM

# Swimming

Dressel wins fifth gold as McKeon makes Olympic history

The American machine earned the title of world’s fastest swimmer.

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Aug 1st 2021, 11:25 AM

# aggrieved

French boxer stages sit-in protest after Olympic 'injustice'

Mourad Aliev was disqualified in the second round against Britain’s Frazer Clarke for an alleged headbutt.

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Aug 1st 2021, 10:56 AM

# Out

Simone Biles withdraws from women's floor final

Biles’ return to the Games is looking increasingly unlikely.

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Aug 1st 2021, 10:50 AM

# In the saddle

Mixed results for Ireland's eventing team after challenging cross-country phase

Ireland are in eighth place overall.

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Aug 1st 2021, 10:36 AM

# Disappointment

Rory McIlroy agonisingly misses out on Olympic bronze medal in marathon play-off

The Irishman was knocked out on the third hole of a dramatic shoot-out in Tokyo.

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Aug 1st 2021, 9:50 AM

# overnight

Olympic Breakfast: McIlroy beaten in dramatic medal play-off on anything but a super Sunday for Team Ireland

Catch up on what you missed overnight in Tokyo.

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Aug 1st 2021, 9:25 AM

# Missing Out

Disappointment for Irish duo in steeplechase

Michelle Finn and Eilish Flanagan both missed out on the final of the women’s 3,000m steeplechase.

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Aug 1st 2021, 8:36 AM

# So Close

Kurt Walker narrowly beaten by American opponent in medal fight

Walker narrowly lost his quarter-final to American Duke Reagan.

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Aug 1st 2021, 7:12 AM

# Cruel Blow

Aidan Walsh forced to withdraw from Olympic semi-final due to injury

The Belfast boxer will still return home with a bronze medal.

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Jul 31st 2021, 11:43 PM

# misfortune

'I was told I would need surgery. It would be three or four months until I walk again'

Great Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith opened up about her heartbreaking injury after her exit from the Olympics 100m.

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Jul 31st 2021, 5:32 PM