Hurdlers John Cabang and Lauren Hoffman became the latest additions to Team Philippines in the 2024 Paris Olympics after earning berths in their respective events in athletics. John Cabang, left, and Lauren Hoffman are the last Filipino qualifiers to the Paris Olympics. Philippine Athletics...
EUGENE (AP) — The U.S. Olympic track trials ended on a high note. Or, in this case, on a low number. Sha’Carri Richardson (AP) Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone lowered the world record once more in her signature event, the 400-meter hurdles. With her run of 50.65 seconds, she cemented herself with...
Nine days after arriving in Metz and 21 days before the opening ceremony and the Filipino athletes on their final preps for Paris are making full use of the privilege no Team Philippines has ever experienced ahead of an Olympic participation. Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham...
Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are about to get one last chance at reaching the Paris Olympics. Same goes for Domantas Sabonis and Nikola Vucevic. And Rudy Fernandez is about to get his shot at making history. Slovenia's Luka Doncic (AP/File) The last four spots in the 12-team Olympic...
Boxer Eumir Marcial is on his way to Metz, France to join the Philippine team that has been in the thick of preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics slated late this month. Eumir Marcial is upbeat of his participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics. (File Photo/Eumir Marcial Facebook) Marcial flew from...
K-pop idol group BTS member Jin will be a torchbearer for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. According to Korean media Dispatch, Jin, who was discharged from the military on June 12, will be participating as a torchbearer in the Summer Olympics torch relay to be held in Paris. ...
Janry Ubas bounced back after a failed Paris Olympics bid after bagging the gold medal in men's long jump in the 2024 Silk Road to Olympics in Tashkent, Uzbekistan over the weekend. Janry Ubas (PATAFA) Ubas, 30, leapt 7.85 meters -- his new season-best -- to rule the event with Hong...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — They all had a reason to come back. Every single one of them. Simone Biles to move past those wrenching two weeks in Japan three years ago, when the gymnastics superstar prioritized her mental health and safety over glory, a decision that inspired some and maddened others....
Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo and Filipina racer Bianca Bustamante both landed on the cover of Vogue Philippines’ July issue. Left: Hidilyn Diaz and Bianca Bustamante (Vogue Philippines) The fashion and lifestyle magazine is kicking off the Summer Olympic month with...
EUGENE (AP) — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone lowered her world record once again, running the 400-meter hurdles in 50.65 seconds Sunday, June 30, to win the U.S. Olympic trials. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) In only her fourth long hurdles race of the season, the 24-year-old...
EUGENE (AP) — When the track announcer asked Grant Holloway what he thought of his latest win at U.S. track trials, America’s best hurdler made it clear there are bigger things to come. Grant Holloway wins the men's 110-meter hurdles final during the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Team Trials...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Maybe the most remarkable thing about Simone Biles’ decade-plus run redefining what’s possible in gymnastics is how she has managed to stay healthy while doing it. Simone Biles prepares for competition at the United States Gymnastics Olympic Trials on Friday, June 28, in...
