Wiffen third in 1500m final for second Olympic medal
Sunday, 4 August 2024 () Daniel Wiffen earns his second medal of the Paris Olympics after finishing in third place in the 1500 metre freestyle final, which was won by the USA's Bobby Finke.
Manu Bhaker, the 22-year-old Indian shooter, has qualified for the women's 25m pistol final at the Paris Olympics 2024, finishing second in qualifications with a score of 590-24x. Already holding two bronze medals from these Games, Bhaker aims for gold in Saturday's final. Her compatriot Esha Singh...
BBC Sport NI's Nigel Ringland speaks to both Daniel Wiffen and Jack McMillan, the first athletes from Northern Ireland to win Olympic gold in 36 years. BBC Sport
BBC Sport NI's Nigel Ringland speaks to both Daniel Wiffen and Jack McMillan, the first athletes from Northern Ireland to win Olympic gold in 36 years. BBC Sport
Watch highlights as Team GB's Harry Hepworth becomes the first British man to win an Olympic vault medal with bronze in a high-quality final in Paris. BBC Sport
Serbia's Novak Djokovic seals his first Olympic title with a 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-2) win over Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles final at Paris 2024. BBC Sport
World number three Rory McIlroy finished in a tie for fifth in the men's golf competition at Paris 2024 after a double bogey at the 15th hole derailed his medal.. BBC Sport
Watch highlights as Team GB's Tommy Fleetwood wins golf silver, finishing on 18 under, one shot off the USA's Scottie Scheffler who takes gold at the Paris 2024.. BBC Sport
The Paris Olympics sparked a heated debate as the women's beach volleyball match between Egypt and Spain highlighted contrasting cultural norms. The Egyptian players wore hijabs and long-sleeved attire, while their Spanish opponents sported bikinis. This striking visual difference has ignited discussions on social media about cultural expression and dress codes in sports. The match has become a symbol of the broader conversation surrounding diversity, freedom, and respect for different traditions. Watch as this unexpected controversy unfolds and challenges perceptions on a global stage.
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