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Finke sets new world record in men's 1500m freestyle Olympic golden swim

Finke sets new world record in men's 1500m freestyle Olympic golden swim

American Bobby Finke smashed the world record time as he defended his Olympic title in the men's 1500m freestyle on Sunday.

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Sjoestroem celebrates career peak, but no plans to retire

Sjoestroem celebrates career peak, but no plans to retire

Veteran Swedish sprint star Sarah Sjoestroem said winning the Olympic 50-100m freestyle double Sunday was the peak of her career, but she has no plans to call it quits.

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Finke shatters 1500m world record as Sjoestroem dominates

Finke shatters 1500m world record as Sjoestroem dominates

The United States' Bobby Finke smashed the 12-year-old 1500m world record Sunday on his way to Olympic gold as Swedish veteran Sarah Sjoestroem capped her fifth Games by sealing the 50-100m freestyle double.

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Faulkner attacks late to win Olympic cycling road race gold

Faulkner attacks late to win Olympic cycling road race gold

Kristen Faulkner of the United States won Olympic gold in the women's cycling road race in Paris on Sunday, outwitting three rivals late in the 158km run around the city.

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Calls to publish Venezuela election results grow as Pope warns against violence

Calls to publish Venezuela election results grow as Pope warns against violence

Venezuela's opposition on Sunday backed international calls for the results of last week's disputed presidential election to be published, as the Pope said Venezuelans must "seek the truth" and warned against further violence.

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Djokovic says gold 'probably biggest success', eyes 2028 Olympics

Djokovic says gold 'probably biggest success', eyes 2028 Olympics

Novak Djokovic described his Olympic gold medal triumph on Sunday as "probably" his "biggest sporting success" and revealed he may defend the title at the 2028 Los Angeles Games when he will be 41.

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Pope, plugging for books, reveals his love for tragedies

Pope, plugging for books, reveals his love for tragedies

Pope Francis's bookish side emerged Sunday, after the Vatican published a letter in which the pontiff encourages young priests to read --- while revealing that he himself likes the great tragedies.

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USA's Faulkner wins Olympic cycling road race gold

USA's Faulkner wins Olympic cycling road race gold

Kristen Faulkner of the United States won Olympic gold in the women's cycling road race in Paris on Sunday, outwitting three rivals late in the 158km run around the city.

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Sicily's Catania airport back in service after Etna activity

Sicily's Catania airport back in service after Etna activity

Sicily's Catania Airport resumed service Sunday after volcanic activity from Mount Etna temporarily limited incoming flights, but it warned passengers of possible delays and cancellations.

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Zelensky says Ukraine has received first F-16 jets 

Zelensky says Ukraine has received first F-16 jets 

Ukraine has received its first batch of US-made F-16 fighter jets, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday, adding that more are needed to beat back Russian forces.

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