Paris 2024 Paralympic - Alexandre Leaute Wins Gold

Paris 2024 Paralympic - Alexandre Leaute Wins Gold

Belgian Ewoud Vromant (silver), French Alexandre Leaute (gold) and British Matthew Robertson (bronze) celebrate on the podium of the three kilometers Track C2 pursuit in the Men cycling track, on the second day of the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games in Paris, France on Friday 30 August 2024. The 17th Paralympics are taking place from 28 August to 8 September 2024 in Paris. Photo by Yves-Marie Quemener/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(230709) -- HONG KONG, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liang Jing (L) of China competes during the gold medal match between China and South Korea at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(230709) -- HONG KONG, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Xiaoyun (C) of China competes during the gold medal match between China and South Korea at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(230709) -- HONG KONG, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hou Changqing (C) of China competes during the gold medal match between China and South Korea at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(230709) -- HONG KONG, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liang Jing (C) of China competes during the gold medal match between China and South Korea at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(230709) -- HONG KONG, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jingjing (3rd L) of China competes during the gold medal match between China and South Korea at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(230709) -- HONG KONG, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xuedan (L) of China competes during the gold medal match between China and South Korea at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(230709) -- HONG KONG, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhuo Ziyi (2nd L) of China competes during the gold medal match between China and South Korea at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

Japan's Katayama comes in 4th in Masters gold tournament

Japan's Katayama comes in 4th in Masters gold tournament

AUGUSTA, United States - Japan's Shingo Katayama chips out of the bunker on the 17th hole during the final round of the Masters gold tournament at the August National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 12. Katayama came in fourth at 10-under-par in the tournament.

17th Asian Games kick off

17th Asian Games kick off

INCHEON, South Korea - Pro golfer Park In Bee bears the torch as the 17th Asian Games kick off in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 19, 2014. Nearly 10,000 athletes will compete for 439 gold medals in 36 sports through Oct. 4.

17th Asian Games kick off

17th Asian Games kick off

INCHEON, South Korea - Photo taken Sept. 19, 2014, shows the cauldron of the sacred flame at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea. Nearly 10,000 athletes will compete for 439 gold medals in 36 sports through Oct. 4.

17th Asian Games kicks off

17th Asian Games kicks off

INCHEON, South Korea - Female performers dance around a model horse during the 17th Asian Games opening ceremony in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 19, 2014. Nearly 10,000 athletes will compete for 439 gold medals in 36 sports through Oct. 4.

17th Asian Games kicks off

17th Asian Games kicks off

INCHEON, South Korea - Famed opera singer Sumi Jo sings during the 17th Asian Games opening ceremony in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 19, 2014. Nearly 10,000 athletes will compete for 439 gold medals in 36 sports through Oct. 4.

17th Asian Games kicks off

17th Asian Games kicks off

INCHEON, South Korea - Performers dance with colorful costumes during the 17th Asian Games opening ceremony in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 19, 2014. Nearly 10,000 athletes will compete for 439 gold medals in 36 sports through Oct. 4.

17th Asian Games kicks off

17th Asian Games kicks off

INCHEON, South Korea - Fireworks are shot off at the start of the 17th Asian Games opening ceremony in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 19, 2014. Nearly 10,000 athletes will compete for 439 gold medals in 36 sports through Oct. 4.

17th Asian Games kicks off

17th Asian Games kicks off

INCHEON, South Korea - Fireworks are shot off at the start of the 17th Asian Games opening ceremony in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 19, 2014. Nearly 10,000 athletes will compete for 439 gold medals in 36 sports through Oct. 4.

17th Asian Games kicks off

17th Asian Games kicks off

INCHEON, South Korea - South Korean President Park Geun Hye waves at the 17th Asian Games opening ceremony in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 19, 2014. Nearly 10,000 athletes will compete for 439 gold medals in 36 sports through Oct. 4.

Ishikawa before Sega Sammy Cup golf tournament

Ishikawa before Sega Sammy Cup golf tournament

CHITOSE, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa tees off on the 17th hole at the North Country Gold Club during a Pro-AM game on July 2, 2014, prior to the Nagashima Shigeo Invitational Sega Sammy Cup in Chitose, Hokkaido, northern Japan.

Phelps wins 3rd in Olympic men's 100m butterfly

Phelps wins 3rd in Olympic men's 100m butterfly

LONDON, Britain - Michael Phelps of the United States smiles with the gold medal he won in the men's 100-meter butterfly at the 2012 London Olympics, at the Aquatics Centre on Aug. 3, 2012. Phelps finished with a time of 51.21 seconds to win his third straight Olympic gold medal in the event and 17th gold of his career.

Japan wins women's marathon team gold medal in Seville

Japan wins women's marathon team gold medal in Seville

SEVILLE, Spain - Japanese women marathoners receive gold medals in the team division at the world athletics championships in Seville on the final day, Aug. 29. Photo shows the marathoners at the prize-giving ceremony -- (from L) Ari Ichihashi finishing 2nd, Kayoko Obata eighth, Junko Asari 16th, and Mayumi Ichikawa 17th.

Japan's Katayama comes in 4th in Masters gold tournament

Japan's Katayama comes in 4th in Masters gold tournament

AUGUSTA, United States - Japan's Shingo Katayama chips out of the bunker on the 17th hole during the final round of the Masters gold tournament at the August National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 12. Katayama came in fourth at 10-under-par in the tournament. (Kyodo)

17th Asian Games kick off

17th Asian Games kick off

INCHEON, South Korea - Pro golfer Park In Bee bears the torch as the 17th Asian Games kick off in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 19, 2014. Nearly 10,000 athletes will compete for 439 gold medals in 36 sports through Oct. 4. (Kyodo)

17th Asian Games kick off

17th Asian Games kick off

INCHEON, South Korea - Photo taken Sept. 19, 2014, shows the cauldron of the sacred flame at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea. Nearly 10,000 athletes will compete for 439 gold medals in 36 sports through Oct. 4. (Kyodo)

17th Asian Games kicks off

17th Asian Games kicks off

INCHEON, South Korea - Performers dance with colorful costumes during the 17th Asian Games opening ceremony in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 19, 2014. Nearly 10,000 athletes will compete for 439 gold medals in 36 sports through Oct. 4. (Kyodo)

17th Asian Games kicks off

17th Asian Games kicks off

INCHEON, South Korea - Female performers dance around a model horse during the 17th Asian Games opening ceremony in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 19, 2014. Nearly 10,000 athletes will compete for 439 gold medals in 36 sports through Oct. 4. (Kyodo)

17th Asian Games kicks off

17th Asian Games kicks off

INCHEON, South Korea - Fireworks are shot off at the start of the 17th Asian Games opening ceremony in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 19, 2014. Nearly 10,000 athletes will compete for 439 gold medals in 36 sports through Oct. 4. (Kyodo)

17th Asian Games kicks off

17th Asian Games kicks off

INCHEON, South Korea - South Korean President Park Geun Hye waves at the 17th Asian Games opening ceremony in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 19, 2014. Nearly 10,000 athletes will compete for 439 gold medals in 36 sports through Oct. 4. (Kyodo)

Ishikawa before Sega Sammy Cup golf tournament

Ishikawa before Sega Sammy Cup golf tournament

CHITOSE, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa tees off on the 17th hole at the North Country Gold Club during a Pro-AM game on July 2, 2014, prior to the Nagashima Shigeo Invitational Sega Sammy Cup in Chitose, Hokkaido, northern Japan. (Kyodo)

Japan wins women's marathon team gold medal in Seville

Japan wins women's marathon team gold medal in Seville

SEVILLE, Spain - Japanese women marathoners receive gold medals in the team division at the world athletics championships in Seville on the final day, Aug. 29. Photo shows the marathoners at the prize-giving ceremony -- (from L) Ari Ichihashi finishing 2nd, Kayoko Obata eighth, Junko Asari 16th, and Mayumi Ichikawa 17th.