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City of Light and hope: Paris is ready for big transformation, starting with Olympics
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Author Simon Kuper on how French capital has recovered from a series of blows and is now ready to welcome the world, despite security fears
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Rhasidat Adeleke to spearhead record Ireland contingent at European Championships in Rome
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Fionnuala McCormack and Cillín Greene will not be involved as they are not targeting the Europeans, although Greene will compete in the relay events, while Sophie O'Sullivan is competing in the NCAAs
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Rhasidat Adeleke is facing an Olympic dilemma after World Relays celebration
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"Honestly, we're just trying to rack up as many medals as we can," said the 21-year-old superstar in the making
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Rhasidat Adeleke's star turn propels Ireland to bronze at World Relays
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The Tallaght athlete produced the performance of the weekend to send out a warning to her Olympic medal rivals
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Paradise to Paris for Ireland's relay teams after qualifying for the Olympics
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Rhasidat Adeleke and Sharlene Mawdsley ran twice in just over 90 minutes as both the mixed and women's teams claim new national records
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Rhasidat Adeleke runs scintillating 100m time at Texas Invitational
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Adeleke ran a time of 10.84 seconds to win the women's 100m final at the Texas Invitational on Saturday
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Rhasidat Adeleke pays emotional tribute to her first coach Johnny Fox
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The long-time Tallaght AC coach and volunteer has passed away
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Rhasidat Adeleke happy to carry Olympic expectations with other Irish hopefuls
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Along with 400m sensation Adeleke, world champs Daniel Wiffen (swimming) and Rhys McClenaghan (gymnastics) are among the favourites in their events to make the podium at Paris 2024
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Rhasidat Adeleke gets outdoor season off to perfect start with scorching 4x200m run in Texas
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Rhasidat Adeleke got her outdoor season off to the perfect start by taking part in the quickest ever 4x200m relay run.
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Sharlene Mawdsley has 'point to prove' in colossal summer after Worlds nightmare
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"I thought I would have got a message to say (something) even if it was the federation's decision or whatever, but no"
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Ireland team named for World Athletic Indoor Champs as big names stay away
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"Several athletes have opted to skip indoors or end their season early to focus preparation on the summer months ahead"
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Nigerian diaspora has so much to offer to Irish sports
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Ireland's national football team has benefitted from talents with Nigerian heritage like Gavin Bazunu and Michael Obafemi, while two of the brightest rugby prospects here are Nigerian/Irish brothers, Edwin and Sean Edogbo
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Cash splashed on Irish sport ahead of Paris Olympics and Paralympics
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"I keep saying if we get more people involved in sport, the cream will rise to the top, but when the cream rises to the top we need the proper facilities"
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Rhasidat Adeleke and Roisin Flanagan break Irish records in New York
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The Tallaght AC athlete set a new Irish 300m record with a second placed 36.42
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Rhasidat Adeleke breaks two National records in first solo event of 2024
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The sprinter lowered her own records in the 60m and 200m indoor disciplines.
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Paris 2024: Ireland's Olympic medal hopefuls examined
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After taking home four medals in Tokyo, home grown stars will be hoping for more in late July and into August as Ireland celebrates 100 years of competing at the Olympics
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Ciara Mageean and Rhasidat Adeleke crowned joint Athlete of the Year
Athletics
The duo were rewarded after impressive performances throughout 2023.
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Rhasidat Adeleke's pro timing is right with Olympic glory in mind
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"In sport, you have a very short shelf life and you never know what's around the corner, so to grasp it now and go for it is the right attitude and that's what she's doing"
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Irish Olympic chiefs splashing record cash to ensure memorable 'home' Games in Paris
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The OFI is determined to do things right during what will be the centenary year of Irish involvement in the Olympics, but there is growing belief that Russian athletes will be allowed participate in the Games
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Sharlene Mawdsley 'so proud' of World Athletics Championships performances
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The Tipperary native was part of the Ireland women's team that finished eighth in the 4x400m final along with Sophie Becker, Kelly McGrory and Roisin Harrison
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Ireland dealt World Athletics Championships blow as Rhasidat Adeleke withdraws from relay squad
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The Dubliner was expected to line out for the team in Saturday's 4x400m heats in Budapest
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Rhasidat Adeleke falls agonisingly short in Worlds sprint medal glory bid
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The 20-year-old had a 400m medal in her sights in Budapest but was overtaken in the final 100m. "At the end of the day I gave it all I had, and that was my goal," she said.
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World Athletics Championships recap and result as Adeleke and Lavin fall just short
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Two of Ireland's biggest stars are in action this evening.
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Rhasidat Adeleke live stream: How to watch the 400m final from the World Athletics Championships online
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Rhasidat Adeleke runs in the 400m final on Wednesday evening
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