James McMahon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Paris 2024: Coyle and Sweetnam miss out in medal final

There was no joy for Ireland's Daniel Coyle and Shane Sweetnam in the show jumping individual final, Shane Sweetnam finished 22ndwith the destination of the medals to be decided by a jump-off.

Paris 2024 • 06 Aug 24

Rhasidat Adeleke streaking clear to win her 400m semi-final heat

Purple is the colour as Adeleke eyes something special

There was a lot to admire in Rhasidat Adeleke's commanding performance in winning her 400m heat, the first step on her way to hopefully something special on that purple track at the Stade de France.

Paris 2024 • 05 Aug 24

Paltrinieri, Finke and Wiffen show off their medals

Wiffen's bridge too far after much thrills in the pool

Two swimming medals in the bag for Daniel Wiffen, where he and others contributed to a great week in the pool at Paris 2024.

Paris 2024 • 10 Dec 24

Paris 2024: Wiffen third as Finke breaks world record

An utterly dominant swim from the USA's Bobby Finke saw him retain his Olympic 1500m freestyle title, while also setting a new world record for the distance on a night where Daniel Wiffen had to settle for bronze.

Paris 2024 • 04 Aug 24

Rhys McClenaghan soaks in his golden moment

Paris 2024: Daydream believer to mastering the pommel

Olympic gold medallist on Rhys McClenaghan on embracing the pressure and wanting to enjoy the journey he set out for himself.

Paris 2024 • 03 Aug 24

Paris 2024: Flawless McClenaghan wins pommel horse gold

Rhys McClenaghan produced an outstanding routine to take gold on the pommel horse at Paris 2024.

Paris 2024 • 03 Aug 24

Daniel Wiffen remains on track to win a second gold medal

Paris 2024: Wiffen setting sights on 1500m world record

Daniel Wiffen produced a dominant display on his way to winning his heat in the men's 1500m freestyle, posting a time of 14:40.34 to safely secure his place in Sunday's final, and immediately set his sights on a gold medal and a new world record.

Paris 2024 • 03 Aug 24

Victor Perez celebrates his birdie on 18

A round with Victor amid the chilled-out French

A trek through the Le Golf National course as local fans cheer on Victor Perez on day two of the men's golf at Paris 2024

Paris 2024 • 02 Aug 24

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Åberg on the first tee

Irish flags aplenty on a day chasing Rory and Shane

Observations from on and off the course on day one of the men's golf at the Paris Olympics.

Paris 2024 • 11 Dec 24

Sophie Becker believes a 'good story is unfolding' ahead of the athletics competition

Becker: Reaching Tokyo relay final really spurred us on

Being part of the 4x400 mixed relay team that reached a final in Tokyo was the start of "something special" for Irish athletics, says Sophie Becker, who again will run in the relays at the Paris Olympics, as well as competing individually in the 400m.

Olympics • 01 Aug 24