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1 month ago
US news

12 things that wowed us at the Paris Olympics

The French Olympic mascot, Phryge, is surprisingly lovable despite its initially uncool appearance.
The controversy surrounding the gymnastics medal ceremony at the Paris Olympics highlights flaws in the judging and arbitration processes. [ more ]
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time.com
1 month ago
France politics

See the 2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony in Photos

Paris Summer Olympics closing ceremony featured 9,000 athletes and vibrant performances.
U.S. delegation included remarkable athletes like Nick Mead and Katie Ledecky.
Medal count led by the U.S. with 126, followed by China, Britain, and France.
Next summer Olympics to be held in Los Angeles in 2028. [ more ]
stupidDOPE
1 month ago
Design

Unveiling Artistic Talent at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics | stupidDOPE

Athletes at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics showcase their artistic talents through the Olympian Artists Programme, revealing diverse identities beyond sports. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Writing

See How Many Medals Every Country Won at the Paris OlympicsSo Far

Countries are set to compete in 329 medal events involving 10,500 athletes, aiming for close to 1,000 medals at the gender-parity Paris Summer Olympics. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

8 storylines to follow as the Paris Summer Olympics get underway

Paris Summer Olympics to have a unique opening ceremony on the River Seine, with over 10,000 athletes and performers participating. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
France politics

See the 2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony in Photos

Paris Summer Olympics closing ceremony featured 9,000 athletes and vibrant performances.
U.S. delegation included remarkable athletes like Nick Mead and Katie Ledecky.
Medal count led by the U.S. with 126, followed by China, Britain, and France.
Next summer Olympics to be held in Los Angeles in 2028. [ more ]
stupidDOPE
1 month ago
Design

Unveiling Artistic Talent at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics | stupidDOPE

Athletes at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics showcase their artistic talents through the Olympian Artists Programme, revealing diverse identities beyond sports. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Writing

See How Many Medals Every Country Won at the Paris OlympicsSo Far

Countries are set to compete in 329 medal events involving 10,500 athletes, aiming for close to 1,000 medals at the gender-parity Paris Summer Olympics. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

8 storylines to follow as the Paris Summer Olympics get underway

Paris Summer Olympics to have a unique opening ceremony on the River Seine, with over 10,000 athletes and performers participating. [ more ]
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time.com
1 month ago
France politics

Why Sinatra's My Way' Was Chosen to End the 2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony

Yseult closed the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics with a rendition of the iconic song 'My Way' by Frank Sinatra. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Writing

Olympic athletes have a new worry about the Seine, and it's not the pollution

People are concerned about the strong currents in the Seine River during the Paris Summer Olympic Games, affecting the triathlon and marathon swimming events. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
France politics

Leon Marchand Had Never Won an Olympic Medal Before Paris. Now He Has 4 Golds

Leon Marchand's dominance in multiple swimming events at the Paris Summer Olympics is comparable to swimming greats like Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky. [ more ]
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1 month ago
US news

Katie Ledecky claims 8th gold medal after 1,500m win, notching new Olympic record

Katie Ledecky wins her 8th career gold medal at the Paris Summer Olympics in the women's 1,500 meter freestyle final. [ more ]
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1 month ago
US news

Paris Olympics TV ratings are up 79% over Tokyo Games, NBC says

Viewership for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics surged by 79% compared to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. [ more ]
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time.com
1 month ago
Europe news

What Is AIN? How Russians and Belarusians Are Competing at the Olympics

Athletes from Russia and Belarus are competing as individual neutral athletes in the Paris Summer Olympics due to bans related to the war in Ukraine. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

The History Behind Pride House at the Olympics

Pride House at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics offers a safe space for LGBTQ+ fans and athletes, supported by the International Olympic Committee. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Europe news

What Is AIN? How Russians and Belarusians Are Competing at the Olympics

Athletes from Russia and Belarus are competing as individual neutral athletes in the Paris Summer Olympics due to bans related to the war in Ukraine. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

The History Behind Pride House at the Olympics

Pride House at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics offers a safe space for LGBTQ+ fans and athletes, supported by the International Olympic Committee. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department sends law enforcement team to Paris Olympics

LASD members supporting law enforcement at Paris Summer Olympics and gaining valuable experience.
LASD and LAPD officers deploying to Paris for the Games to ensure public safety and collaborate with international police forces. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Writing

Viewers Spot an Error During the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony. Did You Notice It?

The Paris Summer Olympics opening ceremony featured an upside-down Olympic flag, sparking various reactions. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
France politics

More Trains, but Few Answers, After Railway Sabotage in France

Railway workers in France rushed to repair sabotage on high-speed train lines, impacting over a million passengers and the Paris Summer Olympics. [ more ]
Cbsnews
1 month ago
Coronavirus

2024 Paris Olympics hit by early COVID cases, but organizers don't seem worried by risk of major outbreak

Concerns over potential COVID-19 outbreak at 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Berlin

The Dark History of the Olympic Torch Relay

The Olympic torch relay starting the Paris Summer Olympics has a dark origin story from the 1936 Berlin Olympics with Adolf Hitler using it as a propaganda tool. [ more ]
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