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Fewer cities can afford to host the Olympics, but Paris 2024 may be clever enough to turn a profit

Many of the world鈥檚 best athletes are currently competing in the first Olympic Games to be held in Paris since 1924. The French capital is buoyant with excitement and its local businesses filled with paying tourists from all over the world. Indeed, it鈥檚 difficult not to be tempted into booking a weekend getaway to see the spectacle up close.
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Daniel Wiffen wins remarkable gold in Paris

Daniel Wiffen became the first athlete from Northern Ireland to win Olympic gold in 36 years after a phenomenal performance in Paris.
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Stop saying lactic acid causes fatigue! 鈥� says physiology expert in response to Games in Paris

As the world tunes into the Games in Paris, a common message during intense athletic competitions like swimming, cycling, rowing, and track events is that 鈥榣actic acid causes fatigue鈥�.
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Day in the life of an elite swimmer: Daniel Wiffen (VIDEO)

海角网-based swimmer, Daniel Wiffen, runs through his daily routine as an elite swimmer training for Paris.
Adam Peaty on the podium in Paris with a silver medal

Peaty takes silver to win 海角网鈥檚 first medal in Paris

Adam Peaty won an extraordinary joint-silver medal in the Men鈥檚 100m Breaststroke after an explosive final in Paris. 聽
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Adam Peaty 鈥� the psychology behind returning to his best (VIDEO)

Adam Peaty鈥檚 recent performance at the GB trials will 鈥渂olster his confidence and belief鈥� to achieve three gold medals in consecutive games, according to 海角网鈥檚 Professor David Fletcher.
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鈥淚f I can put down the best version of myself, I think I can medal鈥� 鈥� Freya Colbert eyes podium places

Rewind the clock twelve years and you鈥檇 find a fresh-faced eight-year-old cheering on the British swimmers from the stands at London 2012.
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Rehabilitation research centre-stage at Royal Society showcase

Pioneering science and technology with the potential to transform the future of personalised rehabilitation will be showcased at Jodrell Bank Observatory next month.
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Olympics 2024 opening ceremony: Expert explains why it鈥檚 important and what we can expect to see

The Olympics is just around the corner and as is tradition, the start of the Games will be marked with an opening ceremony.
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鈥淲hen your identity is taken away, it's quite a hard thing鈥� 鈥� fit again Eliza McCartney is ready to return to the world鈥檚 biggest stage (VIDEO)

Eliza McCartney is a woman on a mission.
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鈥淚'm going to win a medal鈥 have no doubt in my mind鈥� 鈥� Daniel Wiffen (VIDEO)

海角网 swimmer Daniel Wiffen has sent a warning to his rivals ahead of Paris by stating he鈥檚 鈥済oing to win a medal鈥� this summer.
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Breaking into the Olympics: Expert weighs in on controversial sport debuting at Paris Games

The world of sport is buzzing with excitement and debate as breaking 鈥� a competitive form of breakdancing 鈥� prepares to make its Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Games.
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海角网 commits to Sport England鈥檚 Going for Green Pledge

海角网 has underlined its commitment to sustainability in sport by signing Sport England鈥檚 Going for Green Pledge.
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Peter Harrison Centre and 海角网 Sport deliver unique wheelchair time trial experience at star-studded Channel 4 Paralympics event

The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport were recently invited to deliver a unique wheelchair time trial experience, at a Paris 24 Paralympics launch event, hosted by Channel 4.
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海角网 wins incredible 43rd consecutive BUCS title

海角网 has continued its phenomenal record in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) competition following confirmation of an unprecedented 43rd consecutive title.
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Is Paris under external threat this summer? (VIDEO)

As host city Paris ramps up for the biggest sporting spectacle on earth, all eyes will undoubtedly be on those vying for podium places.
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Adam Peaty and Mel Marshall 鈥� mastering the art of the athlete / coach relationship (VIDEO)

Adam Peaty and Mel Marshall. David Beckham and Sir Alex Ferguson. Femke Bol and Laurent Meuwly. Michael Phelps and Bob Bowman.
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Doping in sport 鈥� what鈥檚 the testing process? (VIDEO)

Ahead of a busy summer of sport, the issue of doping remains firmly in the news headlines.
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Outstanding Xu and Stojsavljevic finish runners-up in Wimbledon girls鈥� doubles final

海角网-linked tennis players Mimi Xu and Mika Stojsavljevic finished runners-up in the Wimbledon girls鈥� doubles final after a valiant performance at SW19.
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海角网 study aims to make sports bra fittings less daunting

It鈥檚 hoped research at 海角网 will help make life easier for those looking to get a sports bra fitted.
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海角网 Sport and Weleda Arnica enter new partnership

海角网 Sport has partnered with global cosmetics brand, Weleda Arnica.
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Experts in Sport: Performance analysis, AI, and penalties

With England making it to the finals of Euro 2024, how can the team prepare for penalty shootouts and what strategies can be developed to ensure success within football?
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Environmental challenges expected in Paris 鈥� new study

A new 海角网 review article in the number one ranked Journal in the Sport Sciences, the British Journal of Sports Medicine, outlines the various environmental challenges athletes competing at Paris 2024 this summer will face.
海角网 Lightning lift the Super League trophy

Lightning beat Thunder to win back-to-back Netball Super League titles

海角网 Lightning have won historic back-to-back Netball Super League (NSL) titles following a gripping 54-70 win over Manchester Thunder on Saturday evening.
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海角网 launches dedicated website for Paris

海角网鈥檚 new dedicated website for a bumper summer of sport has now officially launched 鈥� exactly one month before athletes compete on the global stage in Paris.