The group stages of Euro 2024 came to a fittingly dramatic conclusion on Wednesday, as rank outsiders Georgia shocked Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, and secured a place in the knockout stages of the tournament.
At the start of the day, all four…
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A big night for Ukraine’s Olympians provides moment of celebration for war-weary country
SAINT-DENIS, France — Twice, Sunday night, Iryna Gerashchenko searched for the right word.
“It is a big …” she said, searching.
And, twice — first, from her translator, then second, from her teammate, the 2024 women’s Olympic gold…
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How Are Fruits And Vegetables So Shiny And Large In The US? » ScienceABC
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Fruits and vegetables look larger in the US than they do in India or any Southeast Asian or African country for a host of reasons, including customer preferences, transportation logistics and farming techniques.
Have you ever wondered…
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One Ukrainian journalist’s mission to stop Russian and Belarusian athletes competing at the Paris Olympics
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Many high-profile Ukrainians had called for all Russian and Belarusian athletes to be banned from this year’s Olympic Games, including tennis star Elina…
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High jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh wins Ukraine’s 1st individual gold of the Paris Olympics
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — It was a night for war-torn Ukraine to rejoice.
Thousands of Ukrainians watched on YouTube as high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh won gold for the country she was forced to flee, then celebrated with two teammates who also…
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Ukraine secures gold, bronze in women’s Olympic high jump
Ukrainian athletes Yaroslava Mahuchikh and Iryna Gerashchenko won gold and bronze at the women’s high jump at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The 22-year-old Mahuchikh, currently the world record holder for women’s high jump, beat out…
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With world record and shot at medals in men’s, women’s events, high jump becomes Ukraine’s main Olympic sport
In early July, Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh was winning another event as she was preparing for the Paris Olympics. After beating competition in the sector, Mahuchikh went for the world record, in place for over 35…
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Paris Olympics fencing: Ukraine win first gold medal of 2024 Games
Ukraine won their first gold medal at Paris 2024 with a thrilling victory in the women’s sabre team event final over South Korea.
Olga Kharlan, who won Ukraine’s first medal in Paris with individual bronze on Monday, put in an inspired performance…
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Fencer Olga Kharlan becomes Ukraine’s most decorated Olympian
After Ukraine’s women’s saber fencing team won its first gold at 2024 Olympics on Aug. 3, saber fencer Olga Kharlan becomes the most decorated Olympian in Ukraine’s history by medal count.
Ukraine has so far won three medals at the Paris…
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Ukraine wins its first gold medal of the Paris Olympics, in women’s team saber fencing
PARIS (AP) — Olga Kharlan got the winning touch for Ukraine’s first gold medal of the Paris Olympics, ripped off her fencing mask and sank to her knees.
When she got up again, it was to dance on the…
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