James McMahon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Lara Gillespie on her way to winning the tempo race

Paris 2024: Tenth for Gillespie in track cycling omnium

Ireland's Lara Gillespie finished tenth in the women's track cycling omnium, with victory going to the USA's Jennifer Valente.

Paris 2024 • 11 Aug 24

A case of what might have been for the Irish quartet

Paris 2024: Tiny margins... but the sky's the limit

Much pain and disappointment after the women's 4x400m relay squad just missed out on a medal at Paris 2024, but thoughts of better days evident amid all the talk of what might have been.

Paris 2024 • 11 Aug 24

Daniel Wiffen was happy that he completed the course

Paris 2024: First and last 10k for Wiffen? ...maybe not

Daniel Wiffen with some mixed emotions after completing the open-water event on the Seine and leaving the door slightly ajar that he may yet tackle the distance again.

Paris 2024 • 09 Aug 24

Gold medallist Kristof Rasovszky is flanked by Oliver Klemet and David Betlehem

Paris 2024: Wiffen 18th as 'Shark' stars in the Seine

World champion Kristof Rasovszky of Hungary has taken gold in the men's 10km marathon swim in the Seine, with Ireland's Daniel Wiffen finishing 18th.

Paris 2024 • 09 Aug 24

Speed of the vertical kind is the name of the game

Paris 2024: No time to blink at the sports climbing

A visit to the Le Bourget Climbing venue saw much frenetic endeavour in the men's speed competition in sports climbing.

Paris 2024 • 08 Aug 24

Salwa Eid Naser had a bit to spare at the finish line over the Irish record holder

Paris 2024: Questions abound for Adeleke ahead of final

A somewhat messy semi-final where Rhasidat Adeleke was visibly tying up down the stretch leaves more questions than answers ahead of Friday's 400m final.

Paris 2024 • 07 Aug 24

Rhasidat Adeleke was beaten hom by Salwa Eid Naser of Bahrain

Paris 2024: Adeleke hangs on to claim 400m final berth

Rhasidat Adeleke is through to the women's 400m final after finishing second, so securing an automatic place in Friday's medal race.

Paris 2024 • 07 Aug 24

Face says it all as Sarah Lavin aims for that finishing line

Paris 2024: Hurdling synchronicity and tight margins

A review of Wednesday morning's action on the athletics track, where a number of close finishes were in evidence.

Paris 2024 • 07 Aug 24

Sarah Lavin crossing the line in her heat

Paris 2024: Lavin and English both through to semis

Sarah Lavin booked her place in the semi-finals of the women's 100m hurdles, coming home second in her heat this morning., with Mark English occupying the same position to advance in the men's 800m.

Paris 2024 • 07 Aug 24

A view of the equestrian arena at Château de Versailles

Paris 2024: Glory years recalled after Versailles test

It was a challenging day for horse and rider as the medals were handed out individual showjumping at the Paris Games.

Paris 2024 • 06 Aug 24