Olympics 2024 News, Photos & Video | New York Post https://nypost.com Your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 08:23:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.5 Paralympic triathlon events are postponed because of poor water quality in Seine River https://nypost.com/2024/09/01/sports/paralympic-triathlon-events-are-postponed-because-of-poor-water-quality-in-the-seine-river/#respond Sun, 01 Sep 2024 04:22:58 -0400 2024-09-01T04:23:09-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/09/01/sports/paralympic-triathlon-events-are-postponed-because-of-poor-water-quality-in-the-seine-river/ Associated Press https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33223890 0 This photo taken on Sept. 1, 2024 shows the Seine river after the cancellation of the para-triathlon competition. Paralympic triathlon competitions on Sunday were postponed due to water quality concerns. The para triathlon events are now scheduled for Monday. Australian Paralympics runner Jaryd Clifford stripped of bronze medal after he’s disqualified from race: ‘I’m shattered’ https://nypost.com/2024/09/01/sports/2024-paris-paralympics-australian-runner-jaryd-clifford-stripped-of-bronze-medal-disqualified-after-t13-5000m-final/#respond Sun, 01 Sep 2024 02:20:25 -0400 2024-09-01T02:20:36-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/09/01/sports/2024-paris-paralympics-australian-runner-jaryd-clifford-stripped-of-bronze-medal-disqualified-after-t13-5000m-final/ Nicholas McEntyre https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33223675 0 Australian Paralympian Jaryd Clifford was disqualified from the Men's T13 5000M final after he let go of his guide tether before the finish line. Clifford runs with guide Tim Logan during the first half of the 5000M race on Aug. 31, 2024 in Paris. Clifford is guided by Matt Clarke during the Men's T13 5000M Final at Stade de France on Aug. 31, 2024. Clifford, who won two silver medals and a bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Games, was diagnosed with "Best Disease" a rare visual impairment. Clifford was the only runner in the race to have a guide. Spain's Yassine Ouhdadi El Ataby won the race at 15:50.64. Carl Lewis rips USA men’s track again for more 4×100 relay ‘incompetence’: ‘So sad to see’ https://nypost.com/2024/08/31/sports/carl-lewis-rips-usa-mens-track-again-for-4x100-relay-struggles/#respond Sat, 31 Aug 2024 12:35:46 -0400 2024-08-31T12:35:58-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/31/sports/carl-lewis-rips-usa-mens-track-again-for-4x100-relay-struggles/ Ethan Sears https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33221234 0 Carl Lewis Members of the United States men's 4x100-meter relay team react after competing at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. Christian Coleman, left, of the United States, struggles to hand the baton to teammate Kenneth Bednarek, in the men's 4x100-meter relay final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. Paralympic shot-putter Raoua Tlili wins fifth straight gold in epic feat https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/sports/paralympic-shot-putter-raoua-tlili-wins-fifth-straight-gold/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:02:39 -0400 2024-08-30T20:02:48-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/sports/paralympic-shot-putter-raoua-tlili-wins-fifth-straight-gold/ Dylan Svoboda https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33217967 0 Gold medallist Raoua Tlili of Team Turkey celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony after the Women's Shot Put F41 final on day two of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on August 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Silver medallist Kubaro Khakimova of team Uzbekistan (L), Gold medallist Raoua Tlili of Team Turkey (C) and bronze medallist Antonella Ruiz Diaz of Team Argentina (R) pose on the podium during the medal ceremony after the Women's Shot Put F41 final on day two of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on August 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Simone Biles wants everyone to watch the Paralympics https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/sports/simone-biles-wants-everyone-to-watch-the-paralympics/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:34:17 -0400 2024-08-29T20:34:27-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/sports/simone-biles-wants-everyone-to-watch-the-paralympics/ Andrew Battifarano https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33208292 0 Gold medalist Simone Biles of Team United States celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Vault Final on day eight of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 03, 2024 in Paris, France. Silver medallist Grace Nuhfer of Team United States poses on the podium during the medal ceremony after the Women's 100m Butterfly S13 Final on day one of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Paris La Defense Arena on August 29, 2024 in Nanterre, France. Trevon Jenifer of Team United States celebrates during the Preliminary Round Group B match between The United States and Spain on day one of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Bercy Arena on August 29, 2024 in Paris, France. Sarah Adam of Team United States scores a try during their Wheelchair Rugby Preliminary Round Group A Match against Team Canada on day one of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Champs-de-Mars Arena on August 29, 2024 in Paris, France. USA Swimming dumping top brass after disappointing Olympics https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/sports/usa-swimming-dumping-top-brass-after-disappointing-olympics/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:41:46 -0400 2024-08-29T16:41:58-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/sports/usa-swimming-dumping-top-brass-after-disappointing-olympics/ Bryan Fonseca https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33206234 0 USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey is not expected to return, per a report. Lindsay Mintenko is expected to depart from her role as USA Swimming's National Team Manager. Olympic gymnast Flavia Saraiva goes viral after fans find her Tinder profile https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/sports/olympic-gymnast-flavia-saraiva-goes-viral-after-fans-find-her-on-tinder/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:23:19 -0400 2024-08-29T13:48:39-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/sports/olympic-gymnast-flavia-saraiva-goes-viral-after-fans-find-her-on-tinder/ Jenna Lemoncelli https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33203650 0 Flavia Saraiva of Brazil competes on the beam in the womenâs gymnastics all-around during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena on August 1, 2024. Team Brazil Women's Artistic Gymnastics medalists Julia Soares, Flavia Saraiva, Rebeca Andrade, Lorrane Oliveira and Jade Barbosa take a selfie with their medals at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Champions Park on August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. A Tinder profile allegedly belonging to an Olympic gymnast has much of the internet buzzing. Flavia Saraiva models a black bikini on the beach in March 2024. Flavia Saraiva shared a photo of her cut on her face after a fall during warmups at the Paris Olympics in August 2024. Flavia Saraiva of Brazil competes at the balance beam in women's artistic gymnastics all-around final during day 6 of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on August 1, 2024 in Paris. Simone Biles, Gabby Thomas hug, pose for picture with Caitlin Clark in epic moment: ‘Lemme fan girl’ https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/sports/simone-biles-gabby-thomas-hug-caitlin-clark-in-legendary-moment/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:09:43 -0400 2024-08-29T00:10:07-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/sports/simone-biles-gabby-thomas-hug-caitlin-clark-in-legendary-moment/ Andrew Battifarano https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33200609 0 Caitlin Clark Simone Biles attended her first WNBA game on Wednesday. Olympic runner Gabby Thomas is seen on August 22, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Team USA takes the stage during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games opening ceremony: photos https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/sports/team-usa-takes-the-stage-during-the-paris-2024-paralympic-games-opening-ceremony-photos/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:20:14 -0400 2024-08-28T19:20:15-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/sports/team-usa-takes-the-stage-during-the-paris-2024-paralympic-games-opening-ceremony-photos/ Alex Mead https://nypost.com/?post_type=slideshow&p=33199095 0 Nicky Nieves and Steve Serio, Flag Bearers of Team United States, hold their national flag as they parade during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Place de la Concorde on August 28, 2024 in Paris, France. The United States, foreground left, and France, center right, athletes parade during the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paralympics. Dancers perform during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony at the Place de la Concorde with the Obelisque de Louxor (Luxor Obelisk) and the Eiffel Tower in Paris on August 28, 2024. Artists perform the "Paradoxe" show at the Place de la Concorde around the Obelisque de Louxor. The Patrouille acrobatique de France perform a flyby whilst releasing smoke in the colours of the French flag. The Paralympic Phryge is the mascot for the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Charles-Antoine Kouakou, Nantenin Keita, Fabien Lamirault, Alexis Hanquinquant and Elodie Lorandi lit The Olympic cauldron. The United States athletes parade during the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paralympics, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Paris, France. Germany's Markus Rehm holds the Paralympic flame during the torch relay as part of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony in Paris on August 28, 2024. Torchbearers Charles Antoine Kouakou, Fabien Lamirault, Elodie Lorandi, Nantenin Keita and Alexis Hanquinquant gesture after lighting the Cauldron to conclude the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Place de la Concorde on August 28, 2024 in Paris, France. Performers hold flames whilst the torchbearers exchange the Paralympic Flame during the opening ceremony. The United States athletes parade during the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paralympics, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Paris, France. General view of the torch relay performance as the Obelisk of Luxor on the Place de la Concorde is seen during the opening ceremony. Performers during the opening ceremony as the Obelisk of Luxor on the Place de la Concorde is seen. A performer is lifted during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Place de la Concorde on August 28, 2024 in Paris, France. The Patrouille acrobatique de France perform a flyby whilst releasing smoke in the colours of the French flag during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on August 28, 2024 in Paris, France. The Eiffel Tower during the Opening Ceremony. Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Place de la Concorde on August 28, 2024 in Paris, France. Torchbearers Charles Antoine Kouakou, Fabien Lamirault, Elodie Lorandi, Nantenin Keita and Alexis Hanquinquant gesture after lighting the Cauldron to conclude the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Place de la Concorde on August 28, 2024 in Paris, France. Performers during the opening ceremony. A general view as smoke is released in the colours of the French flag whilst dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on August 28, 2024 in Paris, France. Artists perform with fireworks during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony. fireworks during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony at the Place de la Concorde with the Obelisque de Louxor. US rugby hero Ilona Maher stars for SI Swimsuit with her Olympic medal https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/sports/us-rugby-hero-ilona-maher-stars-for-si-swimsuit-with-olympic-medal/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:33:10 -0400 2024-08-28T17:50:43-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/sports/us-rugby-hero-ilona-maher-stars-for-si-swimsuit-with-olympic-medal/ Ryan Glasspiegel https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33196631 0 The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit digital edition cover with with Ilona Maher. Ilona Maher poses with the Olympic bronze medal for SI Swim. Ilona Maher kisses her Olympic medal during the photoshoot. Olympic bronze medal rugby player Ilona Maher poses for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit September Digital Issue Ilona Maher of USA during the Women's Seven Rugby, Day 3 - Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France on July 30, 2024 in Saint Denis, France. Ilona Maher has 2.3 million followers on TikTok. Paralympic torch makes history with intentions to ‘push equality to the limit’ https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/sports/why-the-paralympic-torch-is-identical-to-the-olympic-torch-for-the-first-time-ever/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:51:13 -0400 2024-08-28T13:51:16-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/sports/why-the-paralympic-torch-is-identical-to-the-olympic-torch-for-the-first-time-ever/ SWNS https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33194919 0 Stoke Mandeville, President of the French Paralympic and Sports Committee Emmanuelle Assmann at the entrance of the Channel Tunnel in Coquelles, northern France on Aug. 25, 2024. The torch getting passed to the next runner in Coquelles. French Paralympic athlete Helios Latchoumanaya with the torch at Rock en Seine music festival, in Saint-Cloud on Aug. 25, 2024. in Fontainebleau, France, Aug. 27, 2024. Actor Jackie Chan carrying the Paralympic torch in Paris on Aug. 28, 2024. Jordan Chiles models black bikini in social media return after Olympic medal controversy https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/sports/jordan-chiles-stuns-in-new-bikini-photos-after-olympics-drama/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:38:40 -0400 2024-08-28T12:38:52-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/sports/jordan-chiles-stuns-in-new-bikini-photos-after-olympics-drama/ Jaclyn Hendricks https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33192958 0 Jordan Biles posted a trio of bikini pics on Instagram following the 2024 Olympics. Jordan Chiles Jordan Chiles Jordan Chiles originally won bronze in the floor exercise final on Aug. 5, 2024. Jordan Chiles Simone Biles (left) placed second and Rebeca Andrade of Brazil (center) finished first. Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu later received a bronze medal. Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles during the 2024 Paris Olympics. How to watch the 2024 Paralympics live from Paris: Peacock, TV schedule https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/sports/how-to-watch-the-2024-paralympics-live-from-paris-on-peacock/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400 2024-08-28T10:00:14-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/sports/how-to-watch-the-2024-paralympics-live-from-paris-on-peacock/ Angela Tricarico https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33186891 0 wheelchair-rugby NBC Olympics ‘Gold Zone’ is here to stay: Scott Hanson https://nypost.com/2024/08/27/sports/nbc-olympics-gold-zone-is-here-to-stay-scott-hanson/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:48:54 -0400 2024-08-27T17:39:23-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/27/sports/nbc-olympics-gold-zone-is-here-to-stay-scott-hanson/ Ryan Glasspiegel https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33186528 0 scott-hanson-gold-zone.jpg NFL Network's Scott Hanson poses for a photo on the sideline prior to the NFL Super Bowl LI football game between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium on Sunday, February 5, 2017 in Houston, TX. The NBC Gold Zone was a hit during the 2024 Olympics. Second Romanian gymnast appealing score in new twist to Jordan Chiles’ Olympic medal drama https://nypost.com/2024/08/27/sports/second-romanian-gymnast-appealing-score-in-twist-to-jordan-chiles-olympic-medal-drama/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:36:42 -0400 2024-08-27T00:50:23-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/27/sports/second-romanian-gymnast-appealing-score-in-twist-to-jordan-chiles-olympic-medal-drama/ Christian Arnold https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33181899 0 Sabrina Maneca-Voinea competes during the floor final at the 2024 Olympics. Sabrina Maneca-Voinea competes during the beam final on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris Jordan Chiles poses with the bronze medal after the floor final at the Olympics. Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu poses with the bronze medal for her women's artistic gymnastics individual floor performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, after receiving it during a ceremony at the Romanian Olympic and Sports Committee, in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. American gymnast Jordan Chiles called an arbitration panel's decision that dropped her out of the bronze medal position in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics "unjust" and a "significant blow" in a message posted on social media Thursday. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda) Shea Foster inspiring others as Paralympics favorite, Netflix star after harrowing car crash https://nypost.com/2024/08/26/sports/shea-foster-inspiring-others-at-paralympics-after-harrowing-car-crash/#respond Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:54:28 -0400 2024-08-26T21:20:36-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/26/sports/shea-foster-inspiring-others-at-paralympics-after-harrowing-car-crash/ Jared Schwartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33176612 0 Shea Foster is competing at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Shea Foster Shea Foster Shea Foster Shea Foste Shea Foster Simone Biles wants ‘justice’ for Jordan Chiles in Olympic bronze medal controversy https://nypost.com/2024/08/26/sports/simone-biles-wants-justice-for-jordan-chiles-in-olympic-controversy/#respond Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:21:46 -0400 2024-08-26T15:21:58-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/26/sports/simone-biles-wants-justice-for-jordan-chiles-in-olympic-controversy/ Ryan Glasspiegel https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33176949 0 Simone Biles (L) and Jordan Chiles (R) of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Floor Exercise Final on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 05, 2024 in Paris, France. Jordan Chiles' bronze medal has been contested for several weeks. Ana Barbosu flashes her controversial bronze medal. Simone Biles teases ‘first day back’ at the gym after dominant Paris Olympics https://nypost.com/2024/08/25/sports/simone-biles-has-first-day-back-at-gym-after-paris-olympics/#respond Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:56:01 -0400 2024-08-25T09:56:11-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/25/sports/simone-biles-has-first-day-back-at-gym-after-paris-olympics/ Jaclyn Hendricks https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33170637 0 Simone Biles teased her "first day back" at the gym following the Paris Olympics earlier this summer. Simone Biles won four medals during the Paris Games. Simone Biles Simone Biles served as a flag bearer during the Olympic Closing Ceremony on Aug. 11. Simone Biles attended a Bears preseason game in August 2024. Simone Biles attended a Bears preseason game in August 2024. North Korea table tennis champs face punishment for ‘grinning’ in Olympics selfie with rivals https://nypost.com/2024/08/24/world-news/n-korea-table-tennis-champs-face-punishment-for-podium-pic/#respond Sat, 24 Aug 2024 19:26:49 -0400 2024-08-26T10:14:19-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/24/world-news/n-korea-table-tennis-champs-face-punishment-for-podium-pic/ Lauren Elkies Schram https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33168501 0 rear-r-chinas-sun-yingsha-87514265 Bronze medalist Lim Jonghoon taking a selfie on the podium with fellow medalists in mixed table tennis doubles at Paris 2024 Olympic Games. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivering a speech at a podium to displaced residents from flood-hit areas in Pyongyang, North Korea. US Olympic track star Rai Benjamin wants to sign one-day football contract with hometown Giants https://nypost.com/2024/08/23/sports/rai-benjamin-wants-to-sign-one-day-contract-with-giants/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2024 22:49:09 -0400 2024-08-23T22:49:21-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/23/sports/rai-benjamin-wants-to-sign-one-day-contract-with-giants/ Bryan Fonseca https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33165362 0 Gold medalists and new Olympic record holders Christopher Bailey, Vernon Norwood, Bryce Deadmon and Rai Benjamin celebrate following the Men's 4x400m Relay Final during the 2024 Olympics. Rai Benjamin won two gold medals this past Olympics.