Olympics is a chance to win business as well as medals July 29, 2024 If we can pick up friendships as well as prizes at the Paris Olympics, and help deliver successful and sustainable sporting events worldwide, we will feel the benefits here in the City, says Chris Hayward The greatest show on Earth – the Olympic and Paralympic Games – have begun. Over the next couple of weeks, the world’s best athletes will compete in Paris hoping to win medals, break records, [...]
Adam Peaty wins silver at Olympics but misses out on Michael Phelps record July 28, 2024 Adam Peaty’s attempt at three 100m breaststroke golds in three consecutive games was denied by Italy’s Nicolo Martinenghi yesterday in Paris. The Brit was looking to complete the three-peat but finished in a tie for second, losing out by 0.02 seconds. The 29-year-old would have become the second man after Michael Phelps to win three [...]
Paris 2024: A Team GB medal chance per day at Olympic Games July 27, 2024 There’s a lot going on at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. There are 10,000 athletes looking to win one of just over 300 gold medals. So here at City A.M. we have picked a medal chance per day to keep your eyes on. 27 July – Time trials Remember London 2012 when Britain got their [...]
Eurostar delays: French rail network hit with ‘malicious acts’ before Olympic opening ceremony July 26, 2024 Hours ahead of the Olympic Opening Ceremony in Paris, France's high-speed rail network has been hit by "malicious acts" which have caused service disruptions.
Why isn’t the BBC showing much of Paris 2024 Olympic Games on TV? July 26, 2024 When you tune into the BBC coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, it might surprise you to see that there’s barely any of it. Remember during London 2012 when you could watch every minute of every sport somewhere on the national broadcaster? Well those days are numbered. Because ahead of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter [...]
Mayor Sadiq Khan targets another London Olympics and in talks over NBA return July 26, 2024 Sadiq Khan has reiterated that he wants to bring the Olympics back to London as he embarks on a charm offensive to show that the city is “the undisputed sporting capital of the world”. The Mayor of London spoke to City A.M. on Friday while travelling to Paris, where he will use the current Games [...]
Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympics: How many medals will British athletes win? July 26, 2024 It’s only 20 years since the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, although a look at Team GB’s historic medal performance makes it feel like ancient history. Two decades ago British athletes won just nine golds, 30 medals in total and finished in 10th place for the second Olympics in a row. Since then Team GB has [...]
Olympics: Rugby sevens needs Dupont and USA to be medal contenders July 26, 2024 As a former sevens player, the Olympics is always an exciting time. We see the very best of a bunch of athletes who otherwise go under the radar across the rest of the calendar. But in a rugby-mad country like France, where stars like Toulouse and international No9 Antoine Dupont will be on show, this [...]
Andy Murray withdraws from Roland Garros singles at Olympic Games July 25, 2024 Andy Murray’s farewell tour to tennis took a hit this morning with the Brit withdrawing from the Olympic Games singles. The two-time gold medal winner took the decision on the eve of Paris 2024 and will instead focus on the men’s doubles with Dan Evans. “I’ve take the decision to withdraw from the singles to [...]
Let the Games begin! There’s a rush of excitement for Team GB at Paris 2024 July 25, 2024 The bookies appear to have keyed their odds off the Gracenote forecasts, with a few tweaks. The over/under odds on France golds is currently struck at 24.5; Team GB are at 16.5.