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Mission complete: Tom Cruise abseils into Closing Ceremony as Paris bids ‘au revoir’ to Olympics
The closing spectacle marked the beginning of the four-year countdown to the LA Games, as the Olympic flag was formally handed over to Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass.
5 of the most iconic moments at the Olympic Games Paris 2024
The Olympic Games Paris 2024 started on July 26 and these are our top five iconic moments.
Perfecting your art as an Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs can draw inspiration from Biles's journey. Her mastery of her art, dedication to perfection, and resilience are qualities that every entrepreneur should aspire to.
Simone Biles opens up about family plans
Biles also reflected on her legacy and how she is focused on a passion for gymnastics and authenticity.
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens ‘always talk about kids’ and wanting a family together
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and her NFL star husband Jonathan Owens are keen to start a family together in the future.
WATCH: What’s the buzz around Olympic pin trading?
This year, athletes from around the globe have been sharing their Olympic pins on social media.
Simone Biles caps glittering campaign with floor exercise silver after beam fall
US gymnastics superstar Simone Biles polished off a redemptive Paris Olympics campaign with a floor exercise silver on Monday.
Simone Biles, Armand Duplantis aiming for more records at Paris Olympics
Simone Biles, widely considered the greatest gymnast in history, can end all debate if she triumphs in the balance beam and floor exercises at the Bercy Arena.
Gravity-defying effort in the vault earns Simone Biles third Paris Olympic gold
Simone Biles, who led the United States to team gold before grabbing all-around gold, produced a pair of stunning vaults to notch a resounding victory in the vault.
Zinedine Zidane, Kendall Jenner turn out to watch ‘GOAT’ Simone Biles bury Olympic demons
Simone Biles has won nine Olympic medals including six golds, and donned a silver necklace of a goat after her performance - a nod to her being considered the greatest gymnast of all time.
Simone Biles seeks more gymnastics glory as Brian Pintado wins first athletics gold in Paris
A total of 16 golds are up for grabs on the sixth full day of competition in Paris, where torrential early rain forced a half-hour postponement to the start of the men's walk.
Gymnastics great Simone Biles leads USA to Olympic women's team gold
Simone Biles led the US to a dominant victory in the women's gymnastics team final, laying the ghost of Tokyo to rest as she claimed a fifth career Olympic gold medal.
Simone Biles is over the ‘twisties’ and chases first Paris Olympic gold
Simone Biles appears to be back at the peak of her powers as she leads the United States on what has been billed as a redemption mission in the women's team final.
Simone Biles dazzles in Paris Olympics despite injury scare
Simone Biles made a stunning return to Olympic competition on Sunday, powering through a left calf injury to get her multiple-medal bid off to a rousing start.
Springboks, Siya Kolisi miss out at Laureus Awards as Novak Djokovic triumphs
Spain Women’s football team beat the Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks and Manchester City’s treble winners to the Laureus Team of the Year award.
Three of the most iconic and jaw-dropping engagement rings worn by celebrities
Step into the world of celebrity romance and extravagance with some of the most memorable celebrity engagement rings.
Bok captain Siya Kolisi nominated for BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year award
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, gymnast Simone Biles, footballer Aitana Bonmati, tennis player Novak Djokovic, footballer Erling Haaland and race car driver Max Verstappen were nominated for the BBC Sports Personality’s World Sport Star of the Year 2023 award.
Simone Biles, abused gymnasts to receive settlement of over R6 billion
The settlement - one of the largest ever recorded for victims of sex abuse - ends a five-year legal battle that erupted following the scandal that rocked the US Olympic movement.
Olympic hero Simone Biles says everything came to a head in Tokyo
US gymnastics icon Simone Biles said on Monday she should have quit ’way before Tokyo’ but held onto her Olympic dream even though it took a heavy emotional toll on her well-being.
Simone Biles not ready to be 'the face' of prioritising mental health
Simone Biles isn't sure she is ’ready’ to be ’the face’ of promoting mental health in sports but vowed to help others when she's overcome her own issues.
WATCH: Simone Biles says mental health problems began before Olympics
Simone Biles said the mental health concerns that led to her dramatic withdrawal from several events at the Tokyo Olympics had begun before she even arrived in Japan.
Simone Biles says she will 'forever cherish' her challenging Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles says she will always ’cherish this unique Olympic experience’ despite her time in Tokyo being derailed by a psychological condition known as 'the twisties'.
'I did it for me', says Simone Biles after Olympic bronze
Simone Biles made her eagerly-awaited return to the Olympic Games on Tuesday, saying ’I did it for me’ after taking bronze in the beam final.
Simone Biles takes Olympic bronze after mental health battle
Simone Biles made her long-awaited return to the Olympic Games on Tuesday, taking bronze in the beam final won by Chinese teenager Guan Chenchen.
Simone Biles return set to bring gymnastics to dramatic end
With Simone Biles returning to action the Olympic gymnastics competition is assured of a dramatic conclusion on Tuesday as the American bids to end what has been a tumultuous Tokyo Games on a golden high.