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# Olympics 2016

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# Boom Shaqa laka
USA storm to third consecutive basketball Gold as Rio 2016 comes to a close
There was no stopping the United States in the men’s basketball final at Rio 2016, as Serbia suffered a thumping defeat.
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Aug 21st 2016, 10:19 PM
# Rio 2016
Olympic Breakfast: Ireland's European champion continues in the modern pentathlon
Plus, Neymar aims to lead Brazil to gold on the penultimate day of the Rio Games.
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Aug 20th 2016, 9:11 AM
# Rio 2016
'I gave it everything': Delighted Natalya Coyle finishes 7th in modern pentathlon
The 25-year-old went into the final event with an eye on an Olympic medal.
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Aug 19th 2016, 11:25 PM
# Rio 2016
'Most athletes earn very little money. The least you can expect is integrity and honesty'
Former Irish hurdler Derval O’Rourke was speaking after a dramatic day for OCI president Pat Hickey.
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Aug 18th 2016, 12:16 PM
# Sound of Silver
This joyous pic from Rio shows two of our champs celebrating their wins together
That silver medallist swag.
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Aug 17th 2016, 9:53 PM
# Sound of Silver
This joyous pic from Rio shows two of our champs celebrating their wins together
That silver medallist swag.
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Aug 17th 2016, 6:06 PM
# Row
A BBC Olympics commentator is copping serious flak for this ‘sexist’ tea comment
Trott has won FOUR GOLD MEDALS.
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Aug 17th 2016, 10:10 AM
This Olympian horsed into a giant McDonald's feast after his Rio exit
What a beascht.
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Aug 15th 2016, 9:24 AM
# Rio 2016
Olympic Breakfast: Annalise Murphy and Katie Taylor go in search of Olympic medals
Judy Reynolds, Oliver Dingley and Scott Evans are among a host of Irish Olympians on show on day 11.
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Aug 15th 2016, 7:56 AM
# Jumping For Joy
Ireland's Greg Broderick progresses to the next round of Olympic individual jumping competition
Broderick was riding Going Global and will be in action again on Tuesday afternoon.
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Aug 14th 2016, 10:34 PM
# coming out fighting
'There is no getting away from it. It has embarrassed us as a team'
John Conlan, father and coach to Belfast boxer Michael, has had some stinging words about shamed boxer Michael O’Reilly.
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Aug 14th 2016, 9:26 PM
# Day 9
Olympic Breakfast: Harrington chasing a medal and Conlan steps on the canvas
This isn’t no ordinary Sunday of sport.
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Aug 14th 2016, 9:40 AM
# Eyes on the Prize
Pádraig Harrington shoots a 67 to fire himself into medal contention at Rio 2016
It wasn’t such a good day for Waterford’s Séamus Power.
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Aug 13th 2016, 9:00 PM
# Silver lining
'He didn't know the half of what we were up to' - O'Donovans reveal rocky road to silver medal glory
Gary and Paul O’Donovan claimed a historic silver medal in the men’s lightweight double sculls final on Friday.
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Aug 13th 2016, 7:18 PM
# Rio 2016
Just two Irish boxers remain at the Rio Olympics despite Steven Donnelly's brave performance
Donnelly lost his quarter-final bout via a split decision.
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Aug 13th 2016, 4:43 PM
# Rio 2016
Olympic Breakfast: Steven Donnelly boxes for a medal as Usain Bolt joins the party
Get the supplies in, it’s going to be a day full of Olympic-shaped action.
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Aug 13th 2016, 8:46 AM
# swede taste of success
Sweden stun USA to knock the world champions out of the Olympics
It is the first time the USA’s women’s football team have not medalled in the competition.
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Aug 12th 2016, 8:43 PM
# Riding High
A great day for Ireland continues as Judy Reynolds qualifies for Olympic dressage final
The final is due to take place on Monday afternoon.
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Aug 12th 2016, 8:02 PM
# Rio 2016
Mark English produces superb finish to qualify for the men's 800 metres semi-finals
The UCD man will compete in the semi-final in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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Aug 12th 2016, 4:11 PM
# Interview
'It's hard to explain how much it hurts not being able to realise my Olympic dream'
Irish track star Mary Cullen talks about her latest Games heartbreak, trying to find her way again and why she is excited to see Ciara Mageean take to the track in Rio.
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Aug 12th 2016, 12:00 PM
# Four more years
Nadal admits he wouldn't be competing if he wasn't at the Olympics
Spaniard Rafael Nadal shook off his left-wrist injury to move into the second round of the men’s singles tennis tournament in Rio.
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Aug 8th 2016, 7:30 AM
# The Jerries
Meet Ireland's Olympic team: Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern
Our athlete-by-athlete guide to Team Ireland continues with the Belfast’s dynamic duo.
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Aug 2nd 2016, 2:30 PM
# knowing the ropes
'We're hoping for the best but preparing for the worst' - Ireland's sailors on the polluted Rio waters
Matt McGovern and Ryan Seaton are sailing into Rio with high ambitions, and ready for the challenge water pollution poses.
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Aug 1st 2016, 9:30 PM
# Interview
'Everyone has their own opinions but nothing makes me prouder than wearing my Irish tracksuit'
As he flies out to Rio, Oliver Dingley sits down with The42 to reflect on the journey which will see him become the first Irish diver to compete at the Olympics in 68 years.
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Aug 1st 2016, 8:00 AM
# The Jerries
Meet Ireland's Olympic team: Kieran Behan
Ireland’s only male gymnast is one of the most inspirational athletes heading to Rio.
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Jul 31st 2016, 10:00 PM
# Rio Stars
The time is now: 5 athletes who are ready to light up the Rio Olympics
Who are the contenders gunning to become the star of Rio 2016?
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Jul 29th 2016, 6:15 AM
# Whistleblower
Doping whistleblower Stepanova to appeal Olympic exclusion
It’s unclear whether or not the appeal will be successful.
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Jul 27th 2016, 9:07 AM
# end of the road to rio
Irish marathon runner's Olympic appeal rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport
Sergiu Ciobanu is now focusing on winning a place for Tokyo 2020.
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Jul 22nd 2016, 5:20 PM
# Modern Man
'For an hour a day I let myself think about that moment': Ireland's modern man dares to dream
Modern pentathlete Arthur Lanigan O’Keeffe goes to Rio as current European champion and a man on a mission.
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Jul 16th 2016, 12:24 PM
# Rio 2016
Some Russian athletes could compete in Rio - but they'll face extra tests to prove they're clean
Athletes cleared by IAAF or CAS will be allowed to compete under the Russian flag.
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Jun 21st 2016, 5:07 PM
# team ireland
16 things we learned from tonight's Road to Rio documentary
Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode.
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May 25th 2016, 9:45 PM
# Road to Rio
If this RTÉ documentary doesn't get you in the mood for the Olympics, nothing will
‘They give our nation a face, a heart, a story.’
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May 5th 2016, 3:23 PM
# Road to Rio
These 9 Irish boxers will be fighting for Olympic qualification next month
Irish squad training in Italy ahead of European Olympic qualifier in Turkey.
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Mar 30th 2016, 11:27 AM
# they have asked for that
Ireland are going to court next week to fight for an Olympic place
“Freak” European Championship incident will be reviewed by CAS.
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Dec 11th 2015, 4:38 PM
# getting it done
Rio is calling for three Irish steeplechasers
Kerry O’Flaherty, Michelle Finn and Sara Treacy all conjured excellent performances in Donegal.
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Jul 12th 2015, 9:02 AM
# About a Boyce
'You can't go out there thinking everyone's on drugs'
Brendan Boyce on doping, Olympic qualification and breaking the world’s top ten.
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Mar 28th 2015, 10:00 AM
# Brazil
Four police killed as Rio struggles to curb violence before Olympics
The host city for the 2016 games is trying to wrestle back control of the streets from violent drug gangs.
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Feb 23rd 2015, 10:00 AM
# Lucky Escape
British Olympians robbed at knife point during training visit to Rio ahead of 2016 games
Both athletes were left shaken but unharmed after the incident.
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Dec 11th 2014, 8:26 PM
# Epic Flip
This wrestler is half Chuck Norris and half René Higuita
This is what happens when you combine a round house and a scorpion kick
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Aug 13th 2014, 1:27 PM
# Decision time
Twitter reacts to Rory McIlroy's decision to play for Ireland at 2016 Olympics
The Northern Irish golfer made the choice today.
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Jun 18th 2014, 8:56 PM