Dutch track cyclist Harrie Lavreysen completed his dream of winning three gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics, making him the best Dutch athlete at the Summer Games of all time with six medals in total. His achievement places him in the same category as legendary British track sprinters Sir Chris Hoy and Sir Jason Kenny, and his coach Mehdi Kordi considers him the best track sprinter of all time.
Tropical hot weather the next few days, with temperatures of 30 degrees and above and high humidity. Code yellow issued for Southern counties and tips from sleep specialist to get through the sticky nights.
The Netherlands finished sixth at the Paris Olympics with a record 15 gold medals, including historic victories by Harrie Lavreysen and Sifan Hassan and a gold double in field hockey.
Feyenoord started the new season with a draw against Willem II, despite dominating the game with 80% possession and numerous shots on goal. In a game filled with missed opportunities, a late goal from Willem II secured a 1-1 final score against the new coach Brian Priske's team.
Olympic bronze medals damaged: athletes complain of rust and degradation. The organization promises to replace the medals and is investigating the cause of the damage.
IOC President Thomas Bach to step down in 2025 and not seek re-election, stating that the Olympics need new leadership to navigate a changing world. Despite being asked to stay on, the 70-year-old German says he will not seek to extend his term.