Cecil Healy Tribute
Australian Olympians Michelle Ford and Kaarle McCulloch have laid floral tributes at the grave of 1912 Olympic swimming gold medallist Cecil Healy who was killed on the battlefields of the Somme in 1918 only 73 days before the first world war came to an end. Healy was a second lieutenant […]
Torch Relay Arrives in Paris for Bastille Day
Thierry Henry was the first runner to carry the Olympic Torch along the Champs-Élysées as the Relay arrived in Paris to coincide with Bastille Day, a national day of celebration in France. “This is truly enormous, emotions are right up here,” admitted […]
Host Country Flag Bearers Selected
Swimmer Florent Manaudou and discus thrower Mélina Robert-Michon have been chosen to carry the French flag at the Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony. Robert-Michon first competed at Sydney 2000 and is set to take part in her seventh Olympics. She won […]
Greek Flag Bearers for Paris Named
The Parade of nations at Paris 2024 is set to be led by two Greek flag bearers: basketball Star Giannis Antetokounmpo and walker Antigoni Drisbioti. Since 1928, Greece has always had a place of honour in recognition of the Games of antiquity held in Ancient Greece. […]
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