Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Athletes from Team GB and Team Ireland compete in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
Barr misses out on 400m hurdles medal in Rio
Thomas Barr has just missed out on a medal in the men’s 400m hurdles at the Olympic Games.
The Co Waterford athlete finished fourth in Thursday afternoon’s final in a time of 47.97 seconds.
Gold went to Kerron Clement of the USA in 47.73 seconds.
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Barnes turns professional and targets Belfast debut
Belfast boxer Paddy Barnes has announced his decision to turn professional following disappointment at the Rio Olympics.
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NI sailors McGovern and Seaton finish 10th in 49er class
Northern Ireland sailors Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern finished 10th in the 49er class, after ending Thursday in ninth in the medal race.
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Boxing chief moved from post after judging controversy
The head of Olympic boxing's governing body has been "reassigned" in the wake of judging controversy which has blighted the Rio Games.