Washington, July 9, 2025 (AFP) - Three-time Tour de France winner LeMond receives Congressional Gold Medal

NAMPA / AFP

2025-07-09

Greg LeMond, a three-time Tour de France winner, received the Congressional Gold Medal on Wednesday. In a ceremony at the US Capitol, House Speaker Mike Johnson praised the 64-year-old LeMond as "a model of sportsmanship, excellence and integrity" in bestowing the medal, which is conferred by an act of Congress. "It is the highest honor that we can bestow in this institution," Johnson said. "It honors citizens whose contributions have shaped our......

Restricted content

Sports News

Foxborough, United States, July 10, 2025 (AFP) - Messi brace buoys Miami in 2-1 MLS victory over New England

2025-07-10 04:35:22

Monaco, July 10, 2025 (AFP) - Lyles to open 200m season against Tebogo in Monaco

2025-07-10 03:30:38

Paris, July 10, 2025 (AFP) - AFP Sports Agenda for Thursday, July 10

2025-07-10 02:00:33

Wellington, July 9, 2025 (AFP) - All Blacks make three changes for second France Test

2025-07-10 02:00:29

Los Angeles, United States, July 9, 2025 (AFP) - NFL players' union to appeal arbitrator ruling on collusion: report

2025-07-10 01:30:13

East Rutherford, United States, July 9, 2025 (AFP) - Luis Enrique eyes more history for PSG after reaching Club World Cup final

2025-07-10 01:30:11

East Rutherford, United States, July 9, 2025 (AFP) - PSG inflict humiliating defeat on Real Madrid to reach Club World Cup final

2025-07-10 00:30:35

London, July 9, 2025 (AFP) - Djokovic ready to go the distance in Sinner showdown

2025-07-09 23:30:53

London, July 9, 2025 (AFP) - Wimbledon semi-finals: Sabalenka faces Anisimova as Swiatek meets Bencic

2025-07-09 23:30:52

East Rutherford, United States, July 9, 2025 (AFP) - Football: Club World Cup result

2025-07-09 23:30:51

Los Angeles, United States, July 9, 2025 (AFP) - Milwaukee to face New York in NBA Cup

2025-07-09 23:30:50

Latest NAMPA photos

OSHAKATI, 09 July 2025 - Newly appointed governor Hofni Iipinge and former governor Elia Irimari during the welcoming ceremony of the governor on Wednesday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 08 July 2025 - T12 female sprinter, Ndapewa iipinge and guide Filipus Kotokeni while in action dureing the final of the 100 metres race and the Veneta Stadium during the African Union Sport Council (AUSC) Region Five Youth Games in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 09 July 2025 - T12 female sprinter, Ndapewa iipinge and guide Filipus Kotokeni while in action dureing the final of the 100 metres race and the Veneta Stadium during the African Union Sport Council (AUSC) Region Five Youth Games in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 09 July 2025 – One of the Namibian swimmers pictured ahead of a race during the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region Five Games, at the Cube swimming centre in Swakopmund. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 09 July 2025 - The Indian community in Namibia welcoming India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in Windhoek. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 09 July 2025 - The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, arrived in Namibia on Wednesday for a one-day state visit. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 09 July 2025 - The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, arrived in Namibia on Wednesday for a one-day state visit. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

NAMPA

RUNDU, 08 July 2025 - The Chief Executive Officer of the Rundu Town Council, Olavi Nathael. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA