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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins gold at Olympics after enduring abuse fueled by misinformation

By Greg Beacham, Associated Press

The International Olympic Committee has called the arbitrary sex tests imposed on Khelif and fellow two-time Olympian Li Yu-ting of Taiwan irretrievably flawed.

Lyles, battling COVID, finishes 3rd in Olympic 200-meter final won by Botswana’s Tebogo

By Eddie Pells, Pat Graham, Associated Press

Noah Lyles lost the Olympic 200 meters Thursday, falling to Botswana's Letsile Tebogo, then being tended to by medics who carted him off the track in a wheelchair suffering with what The Associated Press learned was a case of COVID.

Haiti’s Olympic athletes compete to inspire resilience in nation struggling with violence

By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press

For the seven athletes competing for Haiti, participating in the Paris Olympic Games has always been about more than just winning gold.

False accusations surrounding Olympic boxer highlight debate around gender and sports

By William Brangham, Sam Lane, Joshua Barajas, Mekhi Hill

The 2024 Olympics have garnered tens of millions of viewers with jaw-dropping performances and compelling storylines. But in recent days, controversy surrounding the gender of one boxer has also consumed headlines. William Brangham discussed what this says about the future…

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How Russian disinformation campaigns have sought to undermine the Paris Olympics

By David Klepper, Associated Press

Moscow is making its presence felt during the Paris Games, with groups linked to Russia’s government using online disinformation and state propaganda to spread incendiary claims and attack the host country.

Israel’s Olympic team says some athletes have received threats in Paris

By Jeffrey Schaeffer, Kwiyeon Ha, Associated Press

Israel's Olympic team said athletes have received threats as they compete in Paris. It comes amid larger tensions over Palestinian deaths during the war in Gaza.

Open water swimmers jump in the Seine River amid safety concerns

By Paul Newberry, Associated Press

Despite massive efforts to clear the Seine, water quality has been a constant concern throughout the Games.

Boxer Imane Khelif advances to gold-medal bout

By Greg Beacham, Associated Press

Khelif defeated Janjaem Suwannapheng of Thailand 5:0 in the semifinals at Roland Garros, where the crowd roared for her and chanted her name repeatedly during her three-round fight.

Olympic marathon swim test canceled over Seine water quality concerns

By Kate Brumback, Tom Nouvian, Associated Press

A test run meant to allow Olympic athletes to familiarize themselves with the marathon swimming course in the Seine River was canceled Tuesday over concerns about water quality in the Paris waterway.

Olympic boxer at center of gender misconceptions fights for spot in gold medal bout

By Greg Beacham, Associated Press

Imane Khelif’s fight for a gold medal amid scrutiny over misconceptions about her gender continues when she takes the ring in the Olympic boxing semifinals.