Switzerland’s Morgane Metraux led the Olympic women’s golf contest after Thursday’s second round, propelled by a sensational front-nine holes, while French overnight leader Celine Boutier was among those to suffer on a testing course. The 27-year-old Swiss enjoyed two eagles and four birdies in a bogey-free front nine holes to reach 10 under par for...
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Canada’s Wilkerson, Humana-Paredes rally to win spot in Olympic beach volleyball gold-medal match | CBC Sports
The Canadian women’s beach volleyball team will play for gold at the Paris Olympics after defeating Switzerland 14-21, 22-20, 15-12 in semifinal play at Eiffel Tower Stadium on Thursday. After dropping the opener, Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson saved a match ball against Tanja Hueberli and Nina Brunner in the second set before forcing a...
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US women eliminated by Switzerland in Olympic beach volleyball shocker
The U.S. has suffered an unexpected heartbreaker on the Paris sand. U.S. beach volleyball world champions Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng were defeated in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower on Tuesday night (21-18, 21-19) by Switzerland’s Tanja Huberli and Nina Brunner in an early quarterfinal exit. The defeat marks the first time the U.S....
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Seine River appears to claim another Olympian as Swiss triathlete has stomach infection
Another day, another sick Olympian who spent time in the Seine River. Triathlete Adrien Briffod of Switzerland suffered a stomach infection following the men’s event that took place on Wednesday. According to 7 News, Swiss officials confirmed the sickness but said that it was “impossible to say” if the Seine River was to blame. The Seine...
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Sick triathlete after Olympics race pushes Switzerland to change team for mixed relay
PARIS — Three days after the men’s triathlon at the Paris Olympics, the Swiss team said Saturday one of its athletes has a stomach infection and will not compete in the mixed relay event. It was “impossible to say” if Adrien Briffod’s gastrointestinal infection is linked to water quality in the River Seine, the Switzerland...
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Swiss playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri ends international career after standout goal at Euro 2024
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Swiss playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri ends international career after standout goal at Euro 2024
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Olympic cycling medalists Neff and Reusser of Switzerland withdraw from Paris Games due to illnesses
Olympic mountain bike champion Jolanda Neff and Marlen Reusser, the reigning Olympic time trial silver medalist, withdrew from the Paris Games on Monday in a double blow to the hopes of the Swiss cycling team. The Swiss Cycling Federation announced the two riders have been dealing with illnesses and will not compete at the Summer...
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Prince William Excitedly Watches England Win UEFA Euros Game
Prince William Mirrorpix / MEGA The English men’s national soccer team is headed to the next step in the UEFA European Championship tournament, which was particularly exciting to fan Prince William. William, 42, stepped out at the Saturday, July 6, match-up between England and Switzerland. After a nail-biting tie, England beat Switzerland 5-3 in penalties....
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England beat Switzerland on penalties to keep Euro 2024 dream alive
England’s quest for a first major tournament win in 58 years remained alive after another late fightback before beating Switzerland 5-3 on penalties to book their place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals on Saturday. After the 120 minutes finished level at 1-1, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was the Three Lions’ hero in the shootout as he...
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England beats Switzerland in a penalty shootout to reach Euro 2024 semifinals
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Add another chapter to England’s tortuous history with penalty shootouts. Three years on from losing the European Championship final on penalties, England’s players radiated confidence as they beat Switzerland in a shootout to reach the semifinals of Euro 2024. Trent Alexander-Arnold blasted the ball into the top corner for the winner...
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England and Switzerland 0-0 at halftime in Euro 2024 quarterfinal
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — England and Switzerland were 0-0 at halftime in a cagey quarterfinal at the European Championship on Saturday. Neither team recorded a shot on target in a first half in which England had most of the ball but struggled to break through a well organized Swiss defense. England, runner-up at the 2021...