Articles by Melanie Gervasoni
17
Aug
The 2024 Paris Olympics have drawn to a close, leaving basketball fans worldwide with memories of extraordinary performances, intense finishes, and historic achievements. In this recap, we'll take you through the final matches that decided the medals in both the men's and women's tournaments.
Our journey begins with the gold medal games, where the United States continued its basketball dominance, but not without facing fierce challenges. We'll explore how the American women clinched their eighth consecutive gold in a one-point victory over France, and how the USA's men's team, led by Stephen Curry's Olympic debut, overcame a talented French squad.
Here's...
14
Aug
The Paris 2024 Olympic football tournaments have come to a close, leaving us with a wealth of memorable moments and outstanding performances. Over two weeks, we saw top teams battle it out on the pitch, each vying for a coveted spot on the podium.
From the women's tournament, where the United States clinched yet another gold, to the men's competition, where Spain emerged victorious, each match told its own story.
In this article, we'll take a closer look at the final matches that decided the medals. Whether you missed the action or want to relive the excitement, our recap aims to...
13
Aug
The rumble of wheels on concrete, the collective gasp of the crowd, and the unmistakable clack of a board hitting the coping — these were the sounds that filled the air at Place de la Concorde during the Paris 2024 Olympics. For a few unforgettable days, this historic square, usually packed with tourists and traffic, was transformed into a skateboarder's paradise.
Through the words of the athletes themselves, we'll take a look at the personal journeys, sacrifices, and moments of pure joy that made the skateboarding competition unforgettable.
Trew, Hiraki, and Brown: Teenage Titans and The Rise of Skateboarding's Next Generation
Fourteen-year-old...
08
Aug
The 2024 Paris Olympics tennis tournament, held on the clay courts of Roland Garros, saw both emerging talents and seasoned champions make their mark.
Novak Djokovic, at 37, finally captured the one title that had eluded him throughout his career. China's Zheng Qinwen, just 21, became her country's first Olympic singles champion. Italy broke a century-long medal drought in tennis, while Australia reclaimed its doubles dominance after nearly three decades.
For those who couldn't catch every match, this recap brings you the highlights and key storylines from the Olympic Games 2024 tennis winners.
Event
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Women's Singles
CHN (Zheng Qinwen)
CRO (Donna Vekic)
POL (Iga Swiatek)
Men's Singles
SRB...
06
Aug
Eight medals. Three golds. One unforgettable Olympic regatta for British rowing. Paris 2024 has been special for Team GB, which put in a strong performance for the audience. If you missed any of the rowing races, don't worry! We've got a full recap of how our athletes fared on the water. There were close finishes, surprising results, and some standout performances worth talking about.
Great Britain's Rowing Medals at Paris 2024
Event
Athletes
Medal
Lightweight Women's Double Sculls
Emily Craig / Imogen Grant
Gold
Women's Quadruple Sculls
Lauren Henry / Hannah Scott /
Lola Anderson / Georgina Brayshaw
Gold
Men's Eight
Sholto Carnegie / Rory Gibbs / Morgan Bolding / Jacob...
25
Jul
The rugby sevens teams prepare to storm the Stade de France this summer, and British fans have their eyes set on one goal: an elusive Olympic medal. The Paris 2024 Olympics will see rugby sevens make its third appearance, with Team GB's women determined to improve on their previous fourth-place finishes.
For the rugby stars, the tournament represents a chance at redemption, led by three-time Olympian Jasmine Joyce and a squad blending experience with fresh talent.
While the absence of the British men's team is a bittersweet note to the competition, it heightens the focus on the women's side as they...

