British sports officials say one of their star swimmers, three-time Olympic gold medalist Adam Peaty, has tested positive for COVID. The announcement comes a day after Peaty competed in the 100-meter breaststroke final, mingling closely with other athletes in Paris,…
Oduduru targets Tokyo Olympic title
2014 World Junior silver medallist Divine Oduduru is warming up to become the first Nigerian to clinch World and Olympic titles in this era. The four-time NCAA champion told AthleticHeat online that he was aiming to make a difference with…
Olympic Eagles draw South Africa, Zambia, Cote d’Ivoire (ThisDay)
Cup holders Nigeria will battle South Africa, Cote d’Ivoire and Zambia at the group stage of the 3rd Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Egypt next month, following the draw held in Alexandria last night. All Group B…
Water bacteria cancels Tokyo 2020 test swim (SuperSport)
The swimming section of a paratriathlon test event for Tokyo 2020 was cancelled on Saturday due to high levels of bacteria in the water, the latest in a series of difficulties over water quality and temperature. Olympic organisers have won…