Rousing the ‘sleeping giant’ at half-time of Paris 2024
It is half-time at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Besides being different in a lot of ways, Paris 2024 has been an eye-opener for me.
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USA Set New World Record In Mixed 4x400m Relay
The United States set a new world record in the heats of the mixed 4x400m relay at the Paris Olympics on Friday. The quartet of Vernon Norwood, Shamier Little, Bryce Deadmon and Kaylyn Brown timed 3min 07.41sec, smashing the previous best of 3:08.80 set when the US won world gold in Budapest last year. "We wanted to come out here and execute good hand-offs," said Norwood. "We set the tone for the rest of the United States with that world record."
Pin trading fan from North Bay is having fun with his hobby while volunteering at the Olympics
A Canadian man, originally from North Bay, who is volunteering at Canada Olympic House in Paris, is getting an extra bonus while doing his work. He is trading collectors' pins with athletes, delegations and media members from around the world.
India's Full Schedule, Medal Events At Paris Olympics 2024, August 3: Manu Bhaker Chases Third medal, Boxer Nishant Dev One Win Away
India's Full Schedule, Medal Events At Paris Olympics 2024, August 3: India's day at the Paris Olympics 2024 comes with hope for more medals, and possibly, more history being written by Manu Bhaker. The two-time medalist at Paris 2024 will be gunning for gold in the women's 25m pistol final, as she aims to become the first-ever Indian athlete to win three medals in a single edition of the Olympics. Deepika Kumari and Bhajan Kaur will be aiming to continue the recent up-turn of form in archery, as they participate in the women's individual Round of 16. And in the early hours of the morning (on Sunday), we may also have another medal confirmed if Nishant Dev wins his Men's 71kg boxing quarterfinal. (Paris Olympics medals tally)
Carrying His Home Country's Flag Meant A Lot To Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo has accomplished a lot in his NBA career, but it seems like being asked to carry the Greek flag during the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic opening ceremony in Paris is one of the top highlights.
Simone Biles' performance at Olympics had almost 'mystical' quality to it: Bishop Robert Barron
Bishop Robert Barron discusses how it's "sacred" to see captivating athletes like Simone Biles and other Olympians bring people together to admire amazing performances.
Athletes Are Obsessed With The Chocolate Muffins In Olympic Village
Paris' Olympic Village hasn't exactly received glowing reviews. Since before the Games even began, athletes have complained about cardboard anti-sex beds, overcrowded dorms, a lack of air conditioning and a shortage of protein. One thing no one is griping about, though, is the chocolate muffin situation.