After a thrilling 33rd Olympiad in France, the Games will come to a conclusion this weekend.
The boat carrying the host French delegation approaches the Eiffel Tower during opening ceremonies for the 2024 Summer Olympics on Friday, July 26, 2024, in Paris.
U.S. gymnastics star and Spring, Texas resident Simone Biles made a triumphant return, taking her Olympic gold tally to seven . French swimmer Léon Marchand won five medals — four of them gold — fulfilling comparisons to Michael Phelps. Armand “Mondo” Duplantis won another gold medal, but the real show for the 80,000 at the Stade de France — which will be the site of Sunday’s closing ceremony — was when he broke the world record for the ninth time.Sports RoundupOrganizers of the Paris Games have, for the most part, successfully showcased the beauty of the French capital.
It’s a more traditional setting after the Seine River was used for the audacious opening ceremony, but don’t expect it to be dull. It features the same artistic director — Thomas Jolly. Organizers saidthat it will include “over a hundred performers, acrobats, dancers and circus artists.” There will be musical performances and “the participation of world-renowned singers will complete the picture. ...
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