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IOC president hopes Olympics will be an ‘inspiration’ amid world conflicts

“It’s not the job of an IOC president to have an easy life,” said Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, adding that his task is to "organise the best possible Olympic Games for the athletes". Bach spoke to FRANCE 24 about the impact that the wars around the…

France 24

‘Fanatical colonialist’: The uneasy legacy of the French founder of modern Olympics

Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the controversial French founder of the modern Olympics, is proving to be a divisive figure for organisers of the Paris Games. Yet while some deplore his sexist and colonialist remarks, others have praised his dedication to using sport to promote peace, viewing him as a visionary…

France 24

Beijing 2008 and 2022: China's ambitious Olympic projects (4/5)

Since the creation of the modern Olympic Games in 1896, the competition to be selected as the host city has been fierce. Cities vie with innovation and resources to stand out and attract athletes and spectators from around the globe. Follow our special coverage this week as we bring you…

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French Troops Gear Up To Secure Olympic Ceremonies

French troops are out in force around Paris's river Seine, equipped with everything from drones to dogs, as the countdown to the riverside Olympic Games opening ceremony ticks towards zero.

International Business Times

Olympic Games cycling medalists

Past winners in current programme of road cycling, track and mountain bike Olympic events

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Revisiting host cities: How the 1992 Summer Olympics transformed Barcelona (3/5)

France 24

From motherhood to medals: New research sheds light on postpartum guidelines for returning to sport

The upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games will be historic for a number of reasons. For the first time in modern Olympic history, there will be an equal number of female and male athletes competing at the Games.

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Max Whitlock heads to Paris with ‘surreal’ feeling ahead of fourth Olympic Games

British gymnast Whitlock, 31, won two gold medals at Rio 2016 and successfully defended the pommel horse title in Tokyo three years ago.

The Independent UK

Revisiting host cities: Munich, a model Olympic village (1/5)

France 24

Athletes Shine At Monaco Diamond League, Setting Records And Making Statements

Exceptional performances at the Monaco Diamond League set the stage for an exciting Olympic Games in Paris.

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The Paris Olympic Games in numbers

Athletes from 202 nations will compete for medals across 329 events.

The Independent UK

Anyone for obstacle course swimming? How some of the more unusual Olympic Games sports came to be

The Latin motto of the Olympic Games, which Baron Pierre de Coubertin – known as the father of the Olympics – resurrected at Athens in 1896, is “citius, altius, fortius – communiter”.

The Conversation

The Team GB athletes to look out for at the Olympics — from Andy Murray to skateboarding's new prodigy

From household names to hopeful teenagers making their Olympic debut, these are the British athletes to look out for in Paris

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Paris Olympics: Kristin Faulkner to replace triathlete Knibb in women's road race for USA

US champion doubles up on road and track at 2024 Olympic Games in Paris

The Conversation

From challenges to innovations, what lessons can Brisbane learn from the Paris Olympics?

After two COVID-affected Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021 (summer) and Beijing in 2022 (winter), the Paris Games should see a return to normalcy.

The Conversation

Looking back at the Olympic venues since 1896 – are they still in use?

Olympic Games are big affairs that require massive infrastructure projects to build the various stadiums and venues.

The National (Scotland)

Eilish McColgan wants to make Scotland proud after learning Paris Olympics fate

Eilish McColgan is "absolutely over the moon" to be representing Team GB at a record-breaking fourth Olympic Games this summer.

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Cycling at the Paris 2024 Olympics

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Evening Standard

Andy Murray: Olympic Games spot confirmed for men's doubles with Dan Evans

The two former British no1s are heading to Paris

France 24

The age of 'Athcouture': Fashion meets sport in Paris

Haute Couture week has just wrapped up in the French capital and the major fashion houses have taken inspiration from the upcoming Olympic Games to bring sporting details to their runway shows. Dubbed "Athcouture", some of the collections featured clear nods to the Games, past and present. FRANCE 24’s Jennifer…

AAP

Judoka Haecker picked for third Olympic Games

Judo stalwart Katharina Haecker can add Paris to Rio and Tokyo after again earning selection to Australia's Olympic team.

International Business Times

Nike Shares Tumble On Tepid Outlook As CEO Eyes Olympics Marketing Win

Nike reported higher profits due to cost-cutting efforts Thursday, but shares fell sharply on the company's tepid outlook despite a hoped-for boost from the upcoming Olympic Games.

TV Tech

Peacock to Use AI-Generated Al Michaels' Voice for Recaps of Olympic Games

The personalized Olympic recaps will feature the voice of legendary sports announcer Al Michaels generated by AI technologies

TechRadar

Changing the games: How Intel is powering Olympic athletes with AI

We spoke to Intel about how it's infusing the Olympic Games with AI - and how the technology can avoid tumbling into the Valley of Disillusion.

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