The Algerian 66kg finalist and fellow boxer Lin Yu-ting of Chinese Taipei were previously ruled ineligible by the International Boxing Association.

Her semi was won by Bahrain’s Salwa Eid Naser, a former world champion who has since served a doping ban.

Kellie Harrington is the first Irish woman to win medals at successive Olympic Games

Gabby Thomas came home in 21.83 seconds and broke into a wide smile of disbelief

Reigning champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen finished fourth.

Lara Gillespie, Mia Griffin, Kelly Murphy and Alice Sharpe became the first Irish athletes to compete in the Olympic cycling discipline.

Lara Gillespie, Mia Griffin, Kelly Murphy and Alice Sharpe became the first Irish athletes to compete in the Olympic cycling discipline.

The women’s 10km marathon is scheduled for Thursday with the men’s race on Friday.

They finished on a time of 4:12.44 leaving them in a good position. 

The deal is understood to be made up of a €75 million initial fee and €20m of add-ons.

Speaking in a new BBC documentary, Flintoff said he left his home only to attend medical appointments in the seven months following the crash.

Ethiopia’s Tsige Duguma took silver with Mary Moraa claiming bronze.

In her final weeks of preparation for the Paris Olympic Games, Ciara has been dealing with painful chronic Achilles issues.

In her final weeks of preparation for the Paris Olympic Games, Ciara has been dealing with painful chronic Achilles issues.

The first fixture to be played at Twickenham under its new name is the Red Roses’ clash with New Zealand on September 14.

The American revealed he thought Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson had beaten him to 100 metres gold.

The first leg will take place on Thursday, August 22 at Stamford Bridge, with the winner over two legs advancing to the group phase.

The Team USA favourite came off the balance beam during her routine in Monday's final

Adeleke clocked 50.09 to comfortably win heat 6

After a busy weekend for Team Ireland, nine Irish athletes are competing on Monday