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Welcome to Pass the Baton, your daily 9-minute roundup of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! Everyday we will be bringing you the top stories and results from the Olympic Games, the controversies, the underdogs and everything in between. If you're too busy to spend hours watching the Games or the Olympic Highlights show, I've got you. 9 Minutes for everything you need to know!

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Arj Thiruchelvam - The Sports Round Up Show

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sports

Language

en

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No

First episode

29 Jul 2024

Latest episode

17 Aug 2024

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Aug 2024

   Paris 2024 Olympics Highlights Day 16: Sifan Hassan’s Marathon Triumph & USA's Final Gold Rush

   Paris 2024 Olympics Highlights Day 16: Sifan Hassan’s Marathon Triumph & USA's Final Gold Rush Day 16 of the Paris 2024 Olympics delivered a breathtaking finale! Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands capped off her incredible Olympic journey by winning gold in the women's marathon, setting a new Olympic record in the process. Competing in the 5K, 10K, and marathon over nine days, Hassan’s triumph is one of the most remarkable feats in Olympic history. The U.S. women’s basketball team secured their eighth consecutive gold medal with a nail-biting 67-66 victory over France. Diana Taurasi, though she didn’t play in the final, became the most decorated Olympic basketball player with six gold medals. In track cycling, Jennifer Valente added another gold to her collection in the women’s omnium, making her the most decorated U.S. women's cyclist in history. New Zealand’s Ellesse Andrews also made history, becoming the first Kiwi to earn three cycling medals in a single Olympics. The final day saw Italy claim their first-ever Olympic gold in women's volleyball, while Serbia continued their dominance in men’s water polo, winning gold for the third consecutive Games. The U.S. men’s water polo team won bronze, their first medal in the sport since 2008. As the Games concluded, the United States topped the medal table with 126 total medals, including 40 golds. China, Japan, Australia, and France rounded out the top five. Thank you for joining us throughout the Paris 2024 Olympics! Stay tuned as we look forward to the Paralympics and the journey to LA 2028! Watch now and relive all the unforgettable moments of the final day! Olympics, Paris 2024, Olympic Games, Sifan Hassan, Women's Marathon, Team USA, Jennifer Valente, Women's Basketball, Diana Taurasi, Volleyball, Italy Volleyball, USA Volleyball, Men's Water Polo, Serbia Water Polo, USA Water Polo, Track Cycling, Ellesse Andrews, Harrie Lavreysen, Olympic Records, Final Medal Table, Olympic Highlights, Day 16, Olympic Recap, Closing Ceremony, LA 2028

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   17 Aug 2024

   Olympic Highlights Day 15: USA Sweeps 4x400m Relays

   Olympic Highlights Day 15: USA Sweeps 4x400m Relays Day 15 of the Paris Olympics brought record-breaking performances and historic moments! The U.S. swept both the men's and women's 4x400m relays in stunning fashion, with the women setting a new American record and the men breaking the Olympic record. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone added another gold to her collection, and 16-year-old Quincy Wilson became the youngest male Olympic track and field gold medalist ever. Lydia Ko made history by winning gold in women’s golf, becoming the first golfer ever to earn three Olympic medals. In the women's 100m hurdles, Team USA's Masai Russell claimed gold in her Olympic debut, defeating the defending champion, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn. In other highlights, Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia set a new Olympic record to win the men's marathon, and France's volleyball team defended their title with a gold medal win over Poland. Brooke Raboutou earned silver in the women's bouldering and lead combined final, while Grant Fisher became the first U.S. man to medal in both the 5000m and 10,000m with his bronze finish. The day also saw dramatic showdowns in high jump, rhythmic gymnastics, taekwondo, and more. Don’t miss any of the action—subscribe now and turn on notifications!

3. 

   17 Aug 2024

   Olympic Highlights Day 14 : Don't drop the relay baton USA!!!

   Olympic Highlights Day 14 : Don't drop the relay baton USA!!! Day 14 at the Paris Olympics was packed with jaw-dropping performances and historic firsts! The U.S. women's 4x100m relay team blazed to gold, holding off Great Britain and Germany in a thrilling final. Rai Benjamin finally dethroned Karsten Warholm in the men’s 400m hurdles, securing a long-awaited gold for Team USA. In weightlifting, Olivia Reeves set a new Olympic record, claiming gold, while the USA women's basketball team dominated Australia to advance to the gold medal game. Breaking made its Olympic debut with Ami clinching the first-ever gold in this exciting new event. Spain and France faced off in an epic men’s soccer final that ended in a 5-3 victory for Spain after extra time. Helen Maroulis added a third Olympic medal to her collection with a bronze in wrestling, and the U.S. men's volleyball team secured bronze with a win over Italy. Brazil celebrated its first women’s beach volleyball gold since 1996, thanks to the duo Ana Patricia/Duda. Meanwhile, the men’s 4x100m relay saw an upset with Canada taking gold as Team USA struggled. Nafissatou Thiam made history by winning her third consecutive Olympic heptathlon title, narrowly defeating KJT. Beatrice Chebet completed an Olympic double with a win in the women’s 10,000m, and teenage climber Toby Roberts soared to gold in the men's boulder and lead final. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s action, the biggest day of medals in Olympic history, with 40 golds up for grabs! Don’t miss out on these incredible Olympic moments—subscribe and hit the notification bell! Olympics, Paris 2024, Olympic Games, 4x100m relay, Rai Benjamin, Karsten Warholm, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Olivia Reeves, USA Basketball, Breaking, Ami, Spain vs France, Soccer Final, Helen Maroulis, Kristina Teachout, Taekwondo, USA Volleyball, Ana Patricia Duda, Beach Volleyball, Nafissatou Thiam, KJT, Beatrice Chebet, Open Water Swimming, Toby Roberts, Sport Climbing, Jack Carlin, Elinor Barker, Neah Evans, Track Cycling, Artistic Swimming, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Athletics, Boxing, Gold Medals, Olympic Recap, Day 14, Olympic Highlights, Women’s 100m Hurdles, Men’s Marathon, Women’s Javelin, Sport Climbing, Skateboarding, Taekwondo, Volleyball, USA, Team GB, Sports, Olympics 2024Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcriptPass the Baton Show72 subscribers (https://www.youtube.com/@TheSportsRound-Up)Videos (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzBlvI4OMb5OYNOV_Hcq-Fg/videos)About (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzBlvI4OMb5OYNOV_Hcq-Fg/about)Show less

4. 

   17 Aug 2024

   Olympic Highlights Day 13 : Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Shatters World Record Again!

   Olympic Highlights Day 13 : Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Shatters World Record Again! Day 13 at the Paris Olympics brought incredible highs and unforgettable moments! Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone once again rewrote history by breaking her own world record in the women’s 400m hurdles, clocking in at an astonishing 50.37 seconds—a time that would almost qualify her for the 400m flat final! Meanwhile, Emma Finucane earned a bronze for Great Britain in the women's keirin, and the USA men’s basketball team narrowly edged out Serbia to secure a spot in the gold medal match against France, with Stephen Curry dropping a tournament-high 36 points. In track and field, Tara Davis soared in the women’s long jump, claiming gold with two 7m+ jumps. Grant Holloway dominated the men’s 110m hurdles, finally securing the gold medal he’s been chasing, and the men’s 200m final saw Tenorio of Ecuador taking gold in a hard-fought race. Pakistan celebrated its first-ever athletics Olympic medal with Nadeem’s phenomenal 92.97m throw in the men’s javelin. The day concluded with the first day of the heptathlon, where KJT started strong but faces stiff competition heading into Day 2. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s coverage, featuring the men’s sprint cycling finals, women’s Madison, the women’s 100m hurdles final, the thrilling 4x100m relay finals, and the debut of Olympic breakdancing! Watch Now & Subscribe for Daily Olympic Updates! Tags: Olympics, Paris 2024, Olympic Games, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, 400m hurdles, World Record, Grant Holloway, Tara Davis, Long Jump, Emma Finucane, Women’s Keirin, USA Basketball, Stephen Curry, Nadeem Javelin, Neeraj Chopra, Anna Cockrell, Femke Bol, 110m hurdles, Men’s 200m, Heptathlon, KJT, Nafi Thiam, Anna Hall, Track and Field, Athletics, Cycling, Team USA, Team GB, Breakdancing, Olympic Recap, Olympic Highlights, Day 13, Boxing, Water Polo, Sports, Olympics 2024, Olympic Moments, Olympic Records

5. 

   8 Aug 2024

   Olympic Highlights Day 12: Quincy Hall’s Epic 400m Finish

   Olympic Highlights Day 12: Quincy Hall’s Epic 400m Finish Welcome to Day 12 of "Pass The Baton," your daily 9-minute Olympics Recap with me, Arj Thiruchelvam! Today’s highlights include: Quincy Hall’s Stunning 400m Victory: Quincy Hall claims gold in the men’s 400m with a lifetime best of 43.40 seconds, becoming the fourth fastest man in history. Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks the European record but settles for silver. Cycling History: Team USA's women’s pursuit team wins their first-ever Olympic gold, with New Zealand and Great Britain rounding out the podium. Dramatic Athletics: Nina Kennedy wins gold in the women’s pole vault, Roje Stona surprises everyone with a 70m throw in the men’s discus to claim Jamaica’s first gold in the event. 3000m Steeplechase Chaos: El Bakkali takes gold amidst a challenging race, with a surprise silver for the USA's Rooks, while Girma suffers a fall but is reported to be recovering in hospital. Skateboarding Milestones: Australia’s Keegan Palmer dominates the men’s park event. Odd Moment of the Day: Andy MacDonald, 51, competes for Great Britain in skateboarding after gaining citizenship, inspired by a career resurgence. Romantic Proposal: France’s Finot proposes to her boyfriend at the Games. Coming up on Day 13: Men’s 200m Final: Can Noah Lyles break Usain Bolt’s world record? Men’s Javelin: Will Neeraj Chopra secure a second gold for India? Women’s 400m Hurdles: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone vs. Femke Bol in what could be a historic race. Stay tuned for all the action! Don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a comment, and share our channel with your friends.

6. 

   7 Aug 2024

   Olympic Highlights Day 11: The BEST race EVER?!

   Olympic Highlights Day 11: The BEST race EVER?!Welcome to Day 11 of "Pass The Baton," your 9-minute Olympics Recap with me, Arj Thiruchelvam!Today's highlights include:USWNT Victory: A hard-fought 1-0 extra-time win over Germany sends the US into the gold medal match against Brazil.Basketball & Volleyball: The U.S. men's basketball team triumphs over Brazil, 122-87, and Team USA women's volleyball beats Poland to reach the semifinals.Greco-Roman Wrestling: Cuba’s Mijain Lopez wins his fifth consecutive Olympic gold and announces retirement.Diving Drama: Andrea Siriex’s emotional 10m platform dive.Athletics: Gabby Thomas makes history, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone sets the fastest 400m hurdles semi-final time, and Cole Hocker stuns in the 1500m.Skateboarding & Cycling: Sky Brown wins bronze in women’s park, and Team GB wins silver in men’s team sprint cycling.Odd Moment of the Day: Australian hockey player arrested in Paris.Coming up tomorrow:Artistic swimming, men's and women's team pursuit finals, Noah Lyles in the 200m semis, and more.Finals in men's park skateboarding, women's speed climbing, and exciting action in taekwondo and weightlifting.Don't miss out on any action! Hit subscribe, leave a comment, and share our channel with your friends.TagsOlympics, USWNT, USA Basketball, USA Volleyball, Mijain Lopez, Greco-Roman Wrestling, Andrea Siriex, Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Cole Hocker, Sky Brown, Team GB, Cycling, Skateboarding, Odd Moment, Daily Recap, Pass The Baton, Olympic Recap, Olympic Games, Olympic Games 2024, Olympic Highlights, Jakob ingebrigtsen, Josh Kerr, 1500m, best race ever, track and field, athletics

7. 

   7 Aug 2024

   Olympic Highlights Day 10: Faith Kipyegon DISQUALIFIED & Record-Breaking Day

   Olympic Highlights Day 10: Faith Kipyegon DISQUALIFIED & Record-Breaking Day Olympic Highlights Day 10: Duplantis Record-Breaking Day & DISQUALIFICATION Welcome to Day 10 of "Pass The Baton," your 9-minute Olympics Recap with me, Arj Thiruchelvam! Today's highlights include: World Records Galore: Mondo Duplantis in men’s pole vault, GB women’s team sprint cycling, Aleksandra Miroslaw in women’s speed climbing, and Italian mixed team skeet shooters. 10m Diving Women's: Controversy with Italy's dangerous dive call. Team Sprint Cycling: GB wins their first Olympic gold in the women’s team sprint, setting three world records. Women’s Hockey & Men’s Water Polo: Quarter-final action heats up. Kayak Cross: Joe Clarke wins silver and Kimberley Woods claims bronze. Triathlon: GB's mixed team relay wins bronze. Gymnastics: Simone Biles achieves silver in floor, and Jordan Chiles secures bronze amidst controversy. Athletics: Vallerie Allman takes gold in discus, drama in women’s pole vault, and a thrilling women’s 5000m with Hassan Sifan’s bronze not to mention an AMAZING run from Ruth Chebet to claim GOLD! 800m Final: Keely Hodgkinson’s gold for GB in a dramatic race. Coming up tomorrow: Men's basketball quarter-finals, men’s hockey semi-finals, and women’s football semi-finals. Skateboarding with Sky Brown going for gold. Men's long jump final, men's 1500m final, women's 3000m steeplechase final, and women's 200m final. Cycling men’s team sprint final. Don't miss out on any action! Hit subscribe, leave a comment, and share our channel with your friends. Tags Olympics, World Records, Mondo Duplantis, GB Women’s Team Sprint, Aleksandra Miroslaw, Italian Mixed Team Skeet Shooters, 10m Diving, Team Sprint Cycling, Women’s Hockey, Men’s Water Polo, Kayak Cross, Triathlon Mixed Team Relay, Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Vallerie Allman, Women’s Pole Vault, Women’s 5000m, Keely Hodgkinson, Athletics, Daily Recap, Pass The Baton #olympics #paris2024 #hurdles #olympicgames #sprints #trackandfield

8. 

   5 Aug 2024

   Olympic Highlights Day 9: BEST 100m Final EVER?!

   Olympic Highlights Day 9: BEST 100m Final EVER?! *Full disclosure, we're a little blurry today, back to normal tomorrow! Welcome to Day 9 of "Pass The Baton," your 9-minute Olympics Recap with me, Arj Thiruchelvam! Today's highlights include: Shooting: GB's Ritter wins silver in clay pigeon amidst controversy. Athletics: Women's high jump drama with Mahuchickeh taking gold, and a tactical 1500m teaser. Athletics: Keely Hodgkinson dominates the 800m heats, Crouser's historic shot put three-peat, and an unforgettable men's 100m final with Noah Lyles taking gold. Gymnastics: Africa’s first gymnastics medal by Algeria’s Neymour and Carlos Yulo's vault gold. Swimming: Women's 4x100m medley relay ends with a world record. Boxing: Cindy Ngamba's historic win as the first refugee to secure an Olympic medal. Tennis: Djokovic wins his sought-after Olympic gold against Carlos Alcaraz. Odd Moment of the Day: Team USA Basketball's Anthony Edwards takes selfies, challenges athletes, and cheers teams throughout the events. Coming up tomorrow: Artistic swimming, track cycling, sport climbing, and wrestling competitions begin. Badminton, basketball 3X3, canoe slalom, artistic gymnastics, shooting, and triathlon events conclude. Men's pole vault final with Mondo Duplantis aiming for gold. Surfing finals, the new kayak cross event, and Sifan Hassan in the women's 5000m final. Don't miss out on any action! Hit subscribe, leave a comment, and share our channel with your friends. Shooting, Athletics, Women's High Jump, Keely Hodgkinson, Men's 100m Final, Noah Lyles, Gymnastics, Carlos Yulo, Swimming, Women's 4x100m Medley Relay, Boxing, Cindy Ngamba, Tennis, Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Team USA Basketball, Anthony Edwards, Olympic Recap, Pass The Baton

9. 

   5 Aug 2024

   Olympic Highlights Day 8: Caribbean Takeover Edition

   Olympic Highlights Day 8: Caribbean Takeover Edition Welcome to Day 8 of "Pass The Baton," your 9-minute Olympics Recap with me, Arj Thiruchelvam! Today's highlights include: Katie Ledecky becomes the only woman to win the 800m free at four consecutive Olympics, defeating Ariane Titmus. Gretchen Walsh’s DQ in the 200IM due to an incorrect tumble turn, with Summer McIntosh taking gold. Sjoestroem's near-record performance in the 50m freestyle semis. Women’s 100m final: Caribbean glory with Grenada and St. Lucia winning their first-ever Olympic medals. An electrifying 4x400m mixed relay with a stunning performance by Team USA and an impressive finish by Team GB. Gymnastics: Rhys McClenaghan wins gold for Ireland, Simone Biles adds another gold, and Carlos Yulo secures historic gold for the Philippines. Remco Evenepoel's victory in the men's road race. Odd moment of the day: An unusual mishap in the Athletics events. Coming up tomorrow: Swimming finals conclude. Men’s 100m final. Women’s 200m heats. Men’s golf final round. Tennis finals. Don't miss out on any action! Hit subscribe, leave a comment, and share our channel with your friends. Tags Katie Ledecky, Ariane Titmus, Gretchen Walsh, Summer McIntosh, Sjoestroem, 50m Freestyle, Women's 100m, Caribbean Glory, Grenada, St. Lucia, 4x400m Mixed Relay, Team USA, Team GB, Rhys McClenaghan, Simone Biles, Carlos Yulo, Remco Evenepoel, Men's Road Race, Olympic Recap

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    5 Aug 2024

    Day 7 Olympic Highlights - Rollercoaster of Emotions

    Welcome to Day 7 of "Pass The Baton," your 9-minute Olympics Recap with me, Arj Thiruchelvam! Today's highlights include: Bryony Page's stunning performance in the Women's Trampolining Final, followed by a surprising twist. Drama in Women's Sailing as Netherlands and Team USA lose their way at the front. France's Leon Marchand's incredible fourth gold in the 200m Individual Medley. A shocking 50m Freestyle final with Caleb Dressel missing the podium. A thrilling Men's 10,000m final at Stade de France with Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei taking gold. Adrenaline-fueled BMX racing with France dominating the podium, and a setback for Beth Shriever. Tense moments in Men's Basketball as teams battle for quarter-final spots. Summer McIntosh qualifies for the 200IM final, continuing her phenomenal performance. Coming up tomorrow: Gymnastics: Men's Floor and Pommel Horse, Women's Vault Athletics: Men's Shot Put, Women's Triple Jump, Mixed 4x400m Relay, Women's 100m, Men's Decathlon 1500m Cycling: Men's Road Race Tennis: Men's Singles Bronze, Women's Singles Gold, Men's Doubles Gold More Swimming Finals! Hit subscribe, drop a comment, and share our channel with your friends to stay updated!

11. 

    2 Aug 2024

    Olympic Highlights Day 6: Simone Biles' Golden Win & Murray's Farewell!

    Olympic Highlights Day 6: Simone Biles' Golden Win & Murray's Farewell! Welcome to Pass the Baton, your 9-minute Olympic recap with Arj Thiruchelvam! Don't miss out on today's action – hit subscribe right now!Today's Highlights:Simone Biles' Historic Gold: At 27, Biles wins the all-around gold, edging out Brazil’s Andrade, who overcame 3 ACL tears.Katie Ledecky's Record: Becomes the most decorated female Olympic swimmer with silver in the 4x200m relay.Women's 200m Breaststroke: Kate Douglass wins gold, leading Smith from South Africa and Schouten from the Netherlands.Rowing: USA wins men's fours gold for the first time in 46 years.Tennis: Alcaraz beats Tommy Paul in men's singles, while Andy Murray retires after doubles loss.Women's Basketball: Stewart and A’ja Wilson combine for 49 points to defeat Belgium.Athletics News: Shericka Jackson drops out of 100m, Sifan Hassan to race 5000m, 10000m, and marathon.Coming Up Tomorrow:Day 7: The most medals up for grabs.Track and Field: Decathlon, 100m Women's heats with Sea-Carri Richardson, British athletes Dina Asher-Smith, Daryl Neita, and Imani-Lara Lansiquot.Men's 10000m final.Swimming: Kayla McKeown goes for a backstroke double, Leon Marchand in the 200m IM.BMX finals, Badminton Medal matches, Rowing, and Sailing. Subscribe now and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated with our daily episodes. Drop a comment to share your thoughts, and don't forget to tell your friends about our channel. Let's enjoy the Paris 2024 Olympics together!

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    1 Aug 2024

    Olympic Highlights Day 5 - Epic Triathlon & Stunning Rowing Finish!

    Olympic Highlights Day 5 - Epic Triathlon & Stunning Rowing Finish! Welcome to Pass the Baton, your 9-minute Olympic recap with Arj Thiruchelvam! Don't miss out on today's action – hit subscribe right now!Today's Highlights:Triathlon Controversy: Water quality improves and the event proceeds. Flora Duffy finishes 5th after a challenging year, with France’s Cassandre Beaugrand taking gold.Alex Yee's Sprint Finish: Remarkable performance in the final 100m.GB Women's Rowing: Incredible 2K finish, coming from behind to win by 0.15s.Gorgie Bradshaw's Triumph: Overcame a coma to win gold, with teammate Lola dedicating her performance to her late dad.Swimming Records: World and Olympic records smashed.Katie Ledecky's Mindset: Gold-medal-winning swim while reflecting on her support system.BMX Thrills: Torres Gil of Argentina wins gold, Keiron Reilly of GB takes silver.Gymnastics Brilliance: Japan’s Shinosuke Oka wins men's all-around final.Andrea Siriex's Bronze: Final dive secures bronze in synchro diving.Odd Moments: Archer stung by a bee during a shot, Turkish shooter wins silver with hands in pockets.Coming Up Tomorrow:Big day of swimming finals in the evening.Athletics race walking commences in the morning.Men's and women's rowing fours finals.The big event: Women's all-around finals in gymnastics.Subscribe now and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated with our daily episodes. Drop a comment to share your thoughts, and don't forget to tell your friends about our channel. Let's enjoy the Paris 2024 Olympics together!

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    31 Jul 2024

    Day 4 Olympic Highlights - Swimming Records & Gymnastics Glory

    Welcome to Pass the Baton, your 9-minute Olympic recap with Arj Thiruchelvam! Don't miss out on today's action – hit subscribe right now! Today's Highlights: Swimming Sensation: Ilya Kharun, born to Cirque du Soleil parents, swims for Canada after originally being picked for the USA. Kaylee McKeown's 100m Backstroke: Storming win with a new Olympic Record. Dan Wiffen's Historic Win: Ireland’s first male gold in 800m with an Olympic Record. Men’s 200m Freestyle Relay: GB men defend their title with incredible splits. Andy Murray & Dan Evans: Continue their journey. Gymnastics Drama: Becky Downie on uneven bars, Simone Biles silences doubters. Women’s Rugby Sevens: New Zealand vs Canada in a thrilling final. GB Water Events: Progress in Women’s Doubles Sculls and Canoe Slalom. Men’s BMX: Exciting moves and alley-oops. Odd Moment: Different views on the medal table. Coming Up Tomorrow: Men’s Gymnastic All-Around Final. Andrea Siriex in 10m Synchro. Leon Marchand’s bid for medals in both breaststroke and butterfly. Triathlon in the Seine. South Sudan takes on USA in basketball. Subscribe now and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated with our daily episodes. Drop a comment to share your thoughts, and don't forget to tell your friends about our channel. Let's enjoy the Paris 2024 Olympics together!

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    31 Jul 2024

    Pass the Baton: Day 3 Olympics Highlights - Diving Perfection & Gymnastics Drama

    Pass the Baton: Day 3 Olympics Highlights - Diving Perfection & Gymnastics Drama Welcome to Pass the Baton, your 9-minute Olympic recap with Arj Thiruchelvam! Don't miss out on any action – hit subscribe right now! Today's Highlights: Diving Perfection: Tom Daley and Noah Williams' flawless final dive scoring 93.24. Noah Lyles Controversy: Debate on the fastest man in the world. Gymnastics Drama: GB men's team misses out on bronze; Japan edges out China for gold. Stephen Nedoroscik's Heroics: Leads Team USA to their first medal in 16 years. Women’s 400IM: 17-year-old Canadian McIntosh Grimes shines, GB misses out. Men’s 200m Free: Matt Richards and Duncan Scott’s near-miss for medals. Mona McSharry's Bronze: First Irish swimming medal since Atlanta. Pidcock's Puncture to Gold: From 9th place to victory. Nadal vs. Djokovic: A blockbuster match. Odd Moment of the Day: Korean women's archery gold confirmed by magnifying glass. Coming Up Tomorrow: Andy Murray and Dan Evans in doubles. Women's Team Gymnastics Final. Men's 4x200m freestyle relay. Rugby Sevens Final. Postponed Triathlon to watch out for. Subscribe now and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated with our daily episodes. Drop a comment to share your thoughts, and don't forget to tell your friends about our channel. Let's enjoy the Paris 2024 Olympics together!

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    29 Jul 2024

    Pass the Baton: Day 2 Drama in the SWIMMING POOL - Paris 2024 Olympics

    Welcome to Pass the Baton, your daily 9-minute recap of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! In today's episode, we cover the intense and exciting events from Day 2. What to Expect: Max Litchfield's Heartbreak: 4th place in 400IM for the third Olympics in a row. Murray & Evans' Comeback: Overcoming 5 match points for a roaring win. Leon Marchand's Record: Stunning backstroke and Olympic Record win. Odd Moment: Swimmer retrieving his cap in spotty trunks in front of 15,000 fans. Team USA Basketball: Deep squad, rocky warm-up, and a win over Serbia featuring Jokic. Women's 100 Breaststroke: Controversial flag mishap and doping ban commentary. Women's 100 Fly Final: Gretchen Walsh’s world record beaten by Terri Huske. Men’s 100m Breaststroke Final: Silver by 0.02 seconds, intense finish. Canoe Slalom Bronze: Kimberley Woods secures a medal amidst German disaster. Simone Biles: Spectacular performance and the most expensive Olympic uniform. Coming Up Tomorrow: Tom Daley returns for his 5th Olympics in the 10m synchro dive. Matt Richards vs. Duncan Scott in the 200m freestyle. Cross-country biking with Tom Pidcock. Men’s all-around gymnastics with Matt Whitlock. Nadal vs. Djokovic in their 60th tennis match-up. Subscribe now and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated with our daily episodes. Drop a comment to share your thoughts, and don't forget to tell your friends about our channel. Let's enjoy the Paris 2024 Olympics together!

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    29 Jul 2024

    Pass The Baton: Diving Drama & Day 1 Highlights - Paris 2024 Olympics

    Pass The Baton: Diving Drama & Day 1 Highlights - Paris 2024 Olympics Welcome to another episode of Pass the Baton, your daily 9-minute Olympics recap of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! Today's episode is packed with thrilling moments and surprising upsets in the Olympics Highlights! What to Expect: Diving Drama: Cook and Bacon's final dive drama pushes GB to bronze in synchronized diving. Hockey Highlights: A tense match between GB and Spain in men’s hockey. Rising Star: Eva Okaro shines. Tennis Excitement: Nadal and Alcaraz team up for doubles. Cycling Glory: Anna Henderson clinches silver. Fencing Fury: Georgian anger in fencing. Relay Speed: One of the fastest 100m splits in men’s 4x100m. Point Deduction: Canada loses 6 points. Sports Transition: Chase Budinger moves from NBA to volleyball. Swimming Stars: Adam Peaty and Katie Ledecky secure bronze in their respective events. Coming Up on Sunday: Simone Biles competes in the artistic gymnastics floor event. Adam Peaty goes for gold in the pool! French sensation Leon Marchand in the 400m IM. Will we witness Andy Murray's final tennis match with Dan Evans? Subscribe now and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated with our daily episodes. Drop a comment to share your thoughts, and don't forget to tell your friends about our channel. Let's enjoy the Paris 2024 Olympics together!

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    29 Jul 2024

    Pass the Baton: Paris Olympic Games 2024 Opening Ceremony Review

    Pass the Baton: Paris Olympic Games 2024 Opening Ceremony Review UPDATE: OH MY GOODNESS I FORGOT TO MENTION MY FAVOURITE MOMENT, THE HORSE ON WATER!!! YES, A BEAUTIFUL HORSE ON WATER! Welcome back to Pass the Baton, your daily 9-minute roundup of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! In this episode, we dive into the thrilling pre-opening ceremony action with rugby sevens, football, handball, and archery. We also bring you the highlights and my personal take on the extroverted and slightly unusual Opening Ceremony. What to Expect: Exciting recaps of rugby sevens, football, handball, and archery events. Highlights from the spectacular and unconventional Opening Ceremony. My personal opinion and analysis of the Opening Ceremony. Heartwarming stories of athletes and their journey to the Games. Join us daily as we summarize the day's events, bringing you the best of the Olympics in just 9 minutes. Don't miss out on the excitement, drama, and unforgettable moments from Paris 2024. Subscribe now and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated with our daily episodes. Drop a comment to let us know your thoughts, and don't forget to share our channel with your friends. Let's celebrate the spirit of the Olympics together!

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    29 Jul 2024

    Pass the Baton: Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony

    Welcome to Pass the Baton, your daily 9-minute roundup of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! In this inaugural episode, we bring you a teaser for what's to come from the spectacular Opening Ceremony that kicks off the Games with a bang. What to Expect: A thrilling recap of the most memorable moments from the Olympic Games. Insightful commentary on the performances and the parade of nations. Heartwarming stories of underdogs and their journeys to the Olympics. An unbiased look at any controversies or surprises that emerged. Join us every day as we summarise the day's events, bringing you the best of the Olympics in just 9 minutes. Don't miss out on the excitement, drama, and unforgettable moments from Paris 2024. Subscribe now and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated with our daily episodes. Drop a comment to let us know your thoughts, and don't forget to share our channel with your friends. Let's celebrate the spirit of the Olympics together!

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