2024 Paris Olympics

Kenya’s Chebet Wins Second Olympic Gold In 10,000m, Battocletti Takes Silver

August 09, (THEWILL) – Kenyan runner Beatrice Chebet claimed her second gold medal of the 2024 Olympic Games on Friday, winning the women's 10,000 metres event. The 24-year-old completed the race in 30 minutes 43.25 seconds, adding to her...

France Fall Short In Home Gold Bid As Extra-Time Drama Gives Spain Gold

August 09, (THEWILL) – Spain claimed their second Olympic football gold medal, defeating France 5-3 in extra time during a thrilling final at the 2024 Paris Games. The match was tense from the start, with both teams showing nerves...

US Disqualified As Canada Wins 4x100m Relay Gold

August 09, (THEWILL) – Canada clinched gold in the men's Olympic 4x100m relay on Friday, capitalising on a costly error by the United States team. The Canadian quartet, led by Andre de Grasse, crossed the finish line in 37.50...

US Women Win 12th Olympic Title In 4x100m Relay, Britain Takes Silver

August 09, (THEWILL) – The United States clinched gold in the Olympic women's 4x100 metres relay on Friday, marking their 12th victory in this event. The win came after Britain encountered difficulties with their final baton exchange. Melissa Jefferson, Twanisha...

Ma Claims Sixth Gold Medal For China In Record-Setting Run

August 09, (THEWILL) – Ma Long, the 35-year-old table tennis legend, wrote his name further into Olympic history by earning his sixth gold medal during the Paris Olympics. His achievements surpassed those of divers Wu Minxia and Chen Ruolin,...

Break Dancing Brings Urban Flair To Paris Olympics

August 09, (THEWILL) – Breaking, the urban dance style, made its Olympic debut on Friday, at the Place de la Concorde in Paris. The women's competition featured 17 dancers, known as B-Girls, competing in head-to-head battles to determine the...

Gwinn Penalty Against Spain Clinches Olympic Bronze For Germany

August 09, (THEWILL) – Germany won the Olympic women's football bronze medal on Friday, defeating Spain 1-0 in a tense match decided by a penalty and a last-minute save. Giulia Gwinn scored the winning goal from the penalty spot after...

Amusan Fails To Qualify For 100m Hurdles Final At Paris Olympics

August 09, (THEWILL) – Nigeria's Olympic hopes were dealt a further blow as podium hopeful Tobi Amusan failed to qualify for the women's 100m hurdles final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The world record holder finished third in her...

Line Violation Ends Nigerian 4x400m Olympic Dreams

August 09, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian men's 4x400m relay team has been disqualified from the Paris 2024 Olympics final. Officials ruled that the team stepped on the line during their heat, violating competition rules. Emmanuel Ojeli, Ezekiel Nathanial, Dubem Amene,...

Olympic Star Kim Ye-ji Hospitalised After Press Conference Collapse

August 09, (THEWILL) – South Korean Olympic silver medallist, Kim Ye-ji, was hospitalised after fainting during a press conference on Friday. The 31-year-old pistol shooter, who gained worldwide attention for her calm demeanour during the 2024 Paris Olympics,...
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Niger Mass Abduction: Tinubu Orders Joint Military, Police Manhunt

The President's directive came after gunmen reportedly invaded several communities in the remote Borgu area of the state on Friday, August 21, killing residents, attacking worshippers and taking an unspecified number of people into nearby forests.
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