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Tom Cruise helps Paris bid 'au revoir' to Olympics as Los Angeles 2028 build-up begins

Celebratory closing ceremony at Stade de France with Tom Cruise abseiling and performances by A-list artists.
Paris Games hailed as a success by IOC President Bach.
Countdown to LA Games started with a symbolic transfer of the Olympic flag.
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Netherlands wins gold in men's 3x3 at Paris Games

Netherlands defeated France in overtime for the gold medal in men's 3x3 at the Paris Games.

Fox grabs second gold with powerful final run

Jessica Fox won gold in women's canoe single at Paris Games, showcasing exceptional performance.

Netherlands wins gold in men's 3x3 at Paris Games

Netherlands defeated France in overtime for the gold medal in men's 3x3 at the Paris Games.

Fox grabs second gold with powerful final run

Jessica Fox won gold in women's canoe single at Paris Games, showcasing exceptional performance.
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U.S. women's relay swim team wins Olympic gold, smashes world record

U.S. women break world record in 4x100m medley relay at Paris Games.
#olympics

St. Lucia gets its first gold medal, thanks to the world's fastest woman.

Julien Alfred from Saint Lucia became the fastest woman in the world after winning the 100-meter dash at the Paris Games.

An ailing Olympic movement turns to Paris for salvation

The new sport for the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad is breaking, commonly known as break dancing, highlighting a shift towards more unconventional and modern athletic competitions.

James to headline another US Dream Team' at the Paris 2024 Olympics

LeBron James joins star-studded USA men's basketball team for the Paris Olympics.

Olympic flame to burn in front of Louvre museum during Paris 2024 Games

Olympic flame to burn in Tuileries Garden during Paris Games.
Tuleries Garden chosen for easy public access and security.

The Paris Olympics medals are monumental: They're made with metal chunks from the Eiffel Tower

Gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Paris Games and Paralympics will contain pieces of the Eiffel Tower as a unique design element.
The iron pieces embedded in the medals were cut from girders and other parts of the Eiffel Tower during renovations.

Paris 2024: Adventure of a lifetime for Bhutan athletes DW 07/19/2024

The small Himalayan state of Bhutan is sending two athletes, Kinzang Lhamo and Lam Dorji, to the Paris Olympics for the first time.

St. Lucia gets its first gold medal, thanks to the world's fastest woman.

Julien Alfred from Saint Lucia became the fastest woman in the world after winning the 100-meter dash at the Paris Games.

An ailing Olympic movement turns to Paris for salvation

The new sport for the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad is breaking, commonly known as break dancing, highlighting a shift towards more unconventional and modern athletic competitions.

James to headline another US Dream Team' at the Paris 2024 Olympics

LeBron James joins star-studded USA men's basketball team for the Paris Olympics.

Olympic flame to burn in front of Louvre museum during Paris 2024 Games

Olympic flame to burn in Tuileries Garden during Paris Games.
Tuleries Garden chosen for easy public access and security.

The Paris Olympics medals are monumental: They're made with metal chunks from the Eiffel Tower

Gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Paris Games and Paralympics will contain pieces of the Eiffel Tower as a unique design element.
The iron pieces embedded in the medals were cut from girders and other parts of the Eiffel Tower during renovations.

Paris 2024: Adventure of a lifetime for Bhutan athletes DW 07/19/2024

The small Himalayan state of Bhutan is sending two athletes, Kinzang Lhamo and Lam Dorji, to the Paris Olympics for the first time.
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#water-quality

Is the Seine Clean Enough to Swim? Olympic Triathletes Wait on Testers.

Paris Games swimming events were canceled due to poor water quality in the Seine, but competition expected to resume after efforts to improve cleanliness.
Paris has undertaken extensive measures to clean the Seine River in preparation for Olympic events, involving significant investment and infrastructure upgrades.

Paris Olympics must have plan B' for Seine swimming events, open water champion says

Ana Marcela Cunha calls for a 'plan B' for Paris Games due to poor water quality in the Seine.
Health of athletes should take precedence over showcasing city beauty in open water events.

Is the Seine Clean Enough to Swim? Olympic Triathletes Wait on Testers.

Paris Games swimming events were canceled due to poor water quality in the Seine, but competition expected to resume after efforts to improve cleanliness.
Paris has undertaken extensive measures to clean the Seine River in preparation for Olympic events, involving significant investment and infrastructure upgrades.

Paris Olympics must have plan B' for Seine swimming events, open water champion says

Ana Marcela Cunha calls for a 'plan B' for Paris Games due to poor water quality in the Seine.
Health of athletes should take precedence over showcasing city beauty in open water events.
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The French Swimmer Who Is Carrying His Country on His Back

Leon Marchand is France's marquee athlete at the Paris Games, with growing fame and high expectations as a top swimmer.

'That was goosebumps right there' - Danielle Hill wins sensational gold for Ireland at European Championships

24-year-old Irish swimmer wins European long course championship after considering giving up swimming, a boost ahead of Paris Games.

The French Swimmer Who Is Carrying His Country on His Back

Leon Marchand is France's marquee athlete at the Paris Games, with growing fame and high expectations as a top swimmer.

'That was goosebumps right there' - Danielle Hill wins sensational gold for Ireland at European Championships

24-year-old Irish swimmer wins European long course championship after considering giving up swimming, a boost ahead of Paris Games.
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Ukrainian athletes told to avoid Russians at Olympics in Paris

Ukraine's Olympic athletes advised to avoid contact with Russian and Belarusian counterparts at Paris Games.

MLB World Tour: Plans Canceled To Play Regular Season Games In Paris

MLB expanding internationally with games in South Korea, Mexico, London, and potentially Paris
MLB canceled games in Paris in 2025 due to lack of profitability, but plans to continue with games in Tokyo, Mexico City, and Puerto Rico in 2025.

The Eiffel Tower reopens to visitors after a six-day closure due to an employee strike

The Eiffel Tower reopened after a closure due to strike demands.
An investment of 380 million euros for renovation work was promised.
#fiona-okeeffe

Fiona O'Keeffe smashes US Olympic marathon trials record on debut

Fiona O'Keeffe broke the women's US Olympic marathon trials record in her debut at the distance, securing her spot in the Paris Games.
Conner Mantz and Clayton Young finished 1-2 in the men's trials, qualifying for the Paris Games.

O'Keeffe sets U.S. marathon mark; going to Paris

Fiona O'Keeffe set a new record in the women's U.S. Olympic marathon trials, securing her spot in the Paris Games.
Conner Mantz and Clayton Young finished 1-2 in the men's marathon trials to qualify for Paris.

Fiona O'Keeffe smashes US Olympic marathon trials record on debut

Fiona O'Keeffe broke the women's US Olympic marathon trials record in her debut at the distance, securing her spot in the Paris Games.
Conner Mantz and Clayton Young finished 1-2 in the men's trials, qualifying for the Paris Games.

O'Keeffe sets U.S. marathon mark; going to Paris

Fiona O'Keeffe set a new record in the women's U.S. Olympic marathon trials, securing her spot in the Paris Games.
Conner Mantz and Clayton Young finished 1-2 in the men's marathon trials to qualify for Paris.
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Russia threatens Olympic boycott over 'neutral' athlete decision

Vladimir Putin criticizes the IOC's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in the 2024 Paris Games under a neutral flag.
Ukraine also condemns the decision and believes it encourages Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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MLB cancels 2025 Paris games after failing to find promoter, AP sources say

MLB has canceled plans to play regular-season games in Paris in 2025 due to a lack of a promoter.
The decision was made after no progress was made in recent months to make the games work financially.
MLB will continue to play regular-season games in other international locations, including Seoul, South Korea and Mexico City.

MLB cancels 2025 Paris games after failing to find promoter, AP sources say

Major League Baseball has canceled plans to play regular-season games in Paris in 2025.
No progress was being made financially to make the Paris games work.

MLB cancels 2025 Paris games after failing to find promoter, AP sources say

MLB has canceled plans to play regular-season games in Paris in 2025 due to a lack of a promoter.
The decision was made after no progress was made in recent months to make the games work financially.
MLB will continue to play regular-season games in other international locations, including Seoul, South Korea and Mexico City.

MLB cancels 2025 Paris games after failing to find promoter, AP sources say

Major League Baseball has canceled plans to play regular-season games in Paris in 2025.
No progress was being made financially to make the Paris games work.
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Coutya keen to follow Gilliver to Paralympic gold

Dimitri Coutya aims to emulate his teammate Piers Gilliver's Paralympic success at the upcoming Paris Games.

US Olympic and other teams will bring their own AC units to Paris, undercutting environmental plan

U.S. Olympic team supplying air conditioners for athletes at Paris Games, contradicting emission reduction efforts.

Danielle Hill wins sensational gold for Ireland at European Championships

Irish swimmer wins 50m backstroke in Belgrade after considering quitting
Irish swimmer is Ireland's first European long course champion in 27 years
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