Ethiopia have once again dominated at the 2016 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon. Their runners took all three podium positions in the men's and the women's race. Outsider Tesfaye Abera Dibaba smashed his personal best by over five minutes to win the 42 km stretch in 02:04:24, nine seconds ahead of second-placed Lemi Berhanu Hayle. Their compatriot Tirfi Tsegaye Bayene won the women's race in 02:19:41. The Dubai Marathon is the richest in the world, with a prize money offering of $1 million.
Paris Olympics opening ceremony kicks off
Lady Gaga performed an iconic French cabaret classic at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday.
Hockey player amputates finger to compete in Olympics
Australian field hockey player Matt Dawson has gone to extraordinary lengths to compete at the Paris Olympics, amputating part of a finger to ensure he will be fit for his third Games.
Canada women's soccer head coach Priestman suspended amid drone scandal
The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) removed head coach Bev Priestman on Thursday following her suspension by Canada Soccer over a drone spying scandal that has thrust the 2020 Olympic gold medalists into an unsavory global spotlight.
Paris to kick off 2024 Games under tight security
France aims to wow the world on Friday with an extravagant Olympics opening ceremony through the heart of Paris, officially kicking off a Games fraught with security risks at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions.
Bonmati leads Spain to comeback win over Japan
Spain playmaker Aitana Bonmati scored once and created another goal as the world champions came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in the opening Group C match of Olympics women's football competition in Nantes.
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