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Austria's Valentin Bontus wins gold in men's kitesurfing to conclude Olympic sailing in Marseille
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Valentin Bontus of Austria took gold after winning two finals races Friday in men’s kitesurfing, the new, fastest sport at the Summer Olympics, whose medals bring to a close sailing competitions in Marseille. Toni Vodisek of Slovenia got silver while...
Georgian shooter becomes the first 10-time female Olympian. She made her debut for the Soviet Union
CHATEAUROUX, France (AP) — Georgian shooter Nino Salukvadze has become the first woman to compete at 10 Olympic Games in a career which began representing the Soviet Union. The 55-year-old Salukvadze has competed at every Summer Olympics since 1988 — when she won gold as a...
Team USA sending more women than men for the 4th consecutive Summer Olympics
DENVER (AP) — For the fourth consecutive Summer Olympics, Team USA will be sending a roster featuring more women than men. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced the 592-member contingent Wednesday that's heading to the Paris later this month. The lineup features 314...
