Biles Draws Rave Support From U S Olympic Teammates
U S Olympic athletes including LeBron James and Kevin Durant praise Simone Biles as the Paris Games near. They note her dominance, longevity at 27, and influence across sports while eyeing chances to meet her on rest days and celebrate her record chase.
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Ukraine's Anna Ryzhykova Faces War as Paris Bid Drives
Ukrainian hurdler Anna Ryzhykova says Olympic hopes in Paris extend beyond personal glory to drawing global attention to Ukraine's survival amid Russia's invasion. AP notes Ukraine's medal drought since 2014, the impact of war on training, and losses of coaches and facilities including Dnipro mentor Valentyn Vozniuk.
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Ukrainian Athletes Face Neutral Russian Belarussian Opponents in Paris
Ukraine's Ryzhykova and peers prepare for Paris amid IOC rules that ban team competition by Russia and Belarus but allow neutral individual athletes after vetting. Dozens of athletes may compete under the neutral banner, provided they show no invasion support or links to military or security services. She emphasizes Ukraine's focus on visibility and leadership, acknowledging the emotional and moral challenge of potential direct encounters.
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Paris swimming set to spark with Marchand home hopes
France's Léon Marchand enters Paris with Olympic rivalries in sight after breaking Phelps' 400 IM world record in Fukuoka. The home crowd at La Défense Arena will back him as the U S Australia duel for swimming supremacy intensifies ahead of the Games.
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Anticipated pool showdown features Titmus Ledecky McIntosh
The first night spotlight centers on the women's 400 free with Titmus defending Olympic gold, Ledecky aiming for more Paris wins in the 800 and 1,500 free, and 17-year-old McIntosh challenging after world records in the 400 free and 400 IM. Ledecky holds six individual golds and seeks another title to edge Titmus, following runner-up finishes in Tokyo and 2023 worlds.
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