KAYLIA NEMOUR The new gymnastics star
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The phenomenon of the quadruple Olympic champion
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The opening ceremony on the Seine in French style
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he Paris 2024 Olympic Games are a major event that brought together athletes from around the world in the City of Lights. Spectators attended the floating parade on the Seine, despite the rain, in a very joyful atmosphere, offering a unique spectacle in French-style ceremony at which everyone was amazed. The torch’s journey was relayed by Zinédine Zidane, Rafael
Nadal, Nadia Comăneci, Serena Williams and Tony Parker. The Cauldron lit by Olympic champions Marie-José Pérec and Teddy Riner and the 30-meter-high hot air balloon representing the first hydrogen balloon flight in 1783. By singing Edith Piaf’s « Hymn to Love » with unparalleled emotion, Céline Dion marked her return after a long absence due to health problems. During the 2024 Olympics, security was maximum so that the opening ceremony took place in good conditions, with the
presence of French and foreign police and military personnel. The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games introduced us to Paris, often considered one of the most beautiful city in the world, brimming with charm and beauty. With its emblematic monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Montmartre and the Marais, Paris offers unparalleled cultural and historical wealth. Hayet Medjdoub
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THE OPENING CEREMONY
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SIMONE BILES
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KAYLIA NEMOUR
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MARC CHIRILCENCO
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IMANE KHELIF
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LEON MARCHAND
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THE AMERICAN TEAM
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ROLAND GAROS
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Closing Ceremony
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THE VOLUNTEERS
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THE PARADE OF CHAMPIONS
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US OPEN 2024
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On the Seine unforgettable moments
The triumphant return of a winner
The first Olympic gold medal for Algeria and African
An extraordinary trainer Olympic champion
Shone at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Ambitions and challenges
Hosted the Paris 2024 Olympic Games IOC President Thomas Bach speech
A crucial role in the success of the 2024 Olympic Games The celebration of Champions on the Champs-Élysées Aryna Sabalenka secured her third Grand Slam title
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Moments The Volunteers
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Tennis US OPEN 2024
Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka won the US Open tennis tournament on September 7th in New York...
Gymnastics Marc Chirilcenco An extraordinary trainer...
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Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach speech during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024
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Good evening Paris! Good evening France! Dear athletes, Dear President of the French Republic, Mr. Emmanuel Macron, Dear President of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee, my fellow Olympian and dear friend, Tony Estanguet, Dear Mayor of Paris, Mrs. Anne Hidalgo, Your Excellencies, Dear Olympic friends, Finally, the moment has arrived: welcome to the Olympic Games Paris 2024! My heartfelt thanks go to our gracious French hosts. Thank you for welcoming us in such a spectacular way. The Olympic flame will make Paris and all of France shine even brighter. We are deeply grateful to all our French friends. First and foremost to the President of the French Republic. All our gratitude also goes to the public authorities at all levels as well as the Paris 2024 Organising Committee, under the excellent leadership of my fellow Olympian, Tony Estanguet. You are bringing our Olympic Agenda reforms to life by making these Games wide open. All of us will experience Olympic Games that are more inclusive, more urban, younger and more sustainable – the first Olympic Games with full gender parity on the field of play. A special thanks goes to the thousands of volunteers. Thank you for your commitment. Your smiles make us fall in love even more with Paris and France.
Our thanks also go to whole team of the Organising Committee, of the public services and to everyone who is contributing to make these Olympic Games an unforgettable experience. What better place than Paris, to share this magic of the Olympic Games with the whole world. Paris, the birthplace of our founder, Pierre de Coubertin, to whom we owe everything. Paris, City of Light, where he created the modern Olympic Games. Paris, City of Love. Thank you, France, for this magical welcome. Dear fellow athletes, This is the pinnacle of your Olympic journey. You have come to Paris as athletes. Now you are Olympians. Stepping into the Olympic Village, you realise like generations of Olympians before: now I am part of something bigger than myself. Now we are part of an event that unites the world in peace. In our Olympic world, there is no “global south” or “global north”. We all respect the same rules and each other. In our Olympic world, we all belong. As Olympians, we care for each other. We do not only respect each other, we live in solidarity with each other. All of you have experienced this and benefitted from our Olympic solidarity on your long journey to finally becoming Olympians. This solidarity is made possible through the generous support of all our Media Rights Holders and TOP Partners. All together, we thank them and everyone who sup-
ported you on your Olympic journey. In a world torn apart by wars and conflicts, it is thanks to this solidarity that we can all come together tonight, uniting the athletes from the territories of all 206 National Olympic Committees and the IOC Refugee Olympic Team. Welcome to the best athletes of the world – welcome, Olympians! Some may say, we in the Olympic world, we are dreamers. But we are not the only ones. And our dream is coming true tonight: a reality for everyone to see. Olympians from all around the globe, showing us what greatness we humans are capable of. So I invite everybody: dream with us. Like the Olympic athletes, be inspired with the joy that only sport can give us. Let us celebrate this Olympic spirit of living life in peace, as the one and only humankind, united in all our diversity. This is why tonight, with my heart full of emotions, I invite the whole world: let us celebrate this joy of sport together with all the athletes. Have faith in the future. Together, let us celebrate the best of our shared humanity. Long live the Olympic Games! Long live France! Now I have the great honour of inviting the President of the French Republic, Mr. Emmanuel Macron, to declare open the Games of the 33rd Olympiad Paris 2024.
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Tony Estanguet , President of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony speech Dear athletes, Lovers of the Games in France and around the world! Welcome… to Paris! We missed you!
to the Château de Versailles, from the place de la Concorde to the mythical wave of Té-a-Hou-po, the richest treasures of our national heritage will be the stages on which you compete. It is a huge honour to welcome you When you’re madly in love with here 100 years after the last time we the Games, you feel like you can do hosted the Summer Games. anything. France is often said to be the We have been bold, doing things country of love. that have never been done before, One thing I know is that here, when like having this Opening Ceremony we love, we truly love… in the city, for the first time in the And between France and the Gahistory of the Olympic Games. mes, there has been a big love story. Like every host country our ambition has been to help the Games This love story was born nearly 130 grow stronger. years ago, just a few kilometers And in the end, it is the Games that from here, in the main amphitheatre have helped us to grow. of the Sorbonne University, when The Games have reminded us that Pierre de Coubertin proposed the in France, even if we have a hard rebirth of the ancient Olympic time agreeing on things, in the Games. moments that count, we can come And this love story grew, with the together and combine all our strenGames of Paris, of Chamonix, Gre- gths for a single purpose. noble and Albertville. So thank you… Clearly carrying on this legacy is a huge responsibility. So, we have put our whole hearts into it. When you love the Games, first of all you don’t let a few drops of rain bother you. Thank you to all those lovers of the Games who are with us - a little soggy - tonight! Thank you. When you love the Games, you are ready to court the Games for 100 years for the chance to bring them back to Paris! And loving the Games passionately has meant we wanted to share everything that is most precious to us.
Thank you to the public authorities, the committed businesses, to all those who have been working behind the scenes to make this celebration happen: in Paris, SeineSaint-Denis, the Ile-de-France region and throughout France, from Marseille to Lille, Châteauroux, Nantes, Bordeaux, Nice, Lyon, Saint-Etienne and Tahiti! I know how much we owe you.
national Olympic Committee and President Thomas Bach, for having given France this unique opportunity and for always having been on our side. My loving thoughts are also with the founder of Paris 2024, Bernard Lapasset, a great leader from the sport of rugby who would say: “Rugby is a game of sharing. You don’t keep the ball, you pass it.” Sharing. That is the vision he gave us for Paris 2024. This evening, we can all be proud of what we have already achieved together. And of course, I would like to thank you, dear athletes. What a sight it is to see you all parading together! What a rare and precious moment you have given us! And even though the Games cannot solve every problem, Even though discrimination and conflicts are not about to disappear, Tonight you have reminded us how beautiful humanity is when we come together. And when you return to the Olympic Village, you will be sending a message of hope to the whole world: that there is a place where people of every nationality, every culture and every religion can live together. You’ll be reminding us: it is possible. For the next 16 days, you will be the best version of humanity.
Thank you to the Paris 2024 team, for meeting every challenge with passion for nearly ten years.
You’ll remind us that the emotions of sport form a universal language that we all share. Until the 11th of August, we’ll be by your side.
Thank you to the 45 000 volunteers: you have come from 155 Dear athletes, you will find a piece different countries, from all walks of the Eiffel Tour at the heart of of life: teachers, retired people, every medal. nurses, students… and your enthuAnd from the Champ de mars to siasm will light up these Games! the Invalides, from the Grand Palais A heartfelt thank you to the Inter-
Your defeats will be our defeats. Your victories will be our victories. Your emotions… will be our emotions. Dear athletes, We can’t wait. To live it all with you. The joy, the tears, and the love
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you will put in each moment. Thank you for being here. You made it! Bravo! I know what it means. I know what it took. I know the path you have followed to be here. Paris will give back to you. It’s the city of love…and for the next sixteen days, it is your city. Together with the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, we want every sport and every Olympian to make this city their home. So, welcome home. Welcome to Paris. Welcome to your moment in history. Live it. Love it! And carry us with you! The world is on your side. Of course, tonight, I have a special word for the French team. 571 of you have qualified for the biggest competition of your lives. From now to the 11th of August, 68 million French people will get behind you. When you take your place on the start line, a whole country will hold its breath. When you win a gold Olympic medal your whole country will be proud. And when you cry with joy on the highest step of the Olympic podium, the whole of France will cry with you. With each of your victories, France will come together. With each of your victories, France will show its collective pride. With each of your victories, the French republic will live anew. Dear athletes of France, Dear athletes of the world, We love you! And from this moment forth, Paris 2024 is yours. Mr President of the Republic, Heads of state and government leaders, Mr President of the International Olympic Committee, Members of the Olympic family, Madame Mayor of Paris, Lovers of the Games in France and around the world! Welcome to the Olympic Games of Paris 2024! It is my great honour to welcome Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee
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The opening ceremony on the Seine unforgettable moments
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Lady Gaga performs a French song The opening of the ceremony was marked by a nautical parade and artistic performances on the Seine. During this opening ceremony, Lady Gaga had the honor of performing the famous song “My thing with feathers” by Zizi Jeanmaire. French culture was honored by this performance. This song evokes cabaret costumes and the cross-dressing that love sometimes requires.
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A majestic Eiffel Tower It’s absolutely beautiful. The Eiffel Tower, this Parisian monument and its brilliance during the opening of the 2024 Olympic Games, must have been memorable. The brilliant lights that illuminated the tower made it even more majestic and magical. The Olympic rings are worn on the Eiffel Tower for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Each Olympics, these five giant rings are installed in a location or on an emblematic construction of the host city, strong symbols of the Olympics. The Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games chose the Eiffel Tower to proudly wear the Olympic colors after Tower Bridge in London in 2012, Madureira Park in Rio in 2016 and Odaiba Bay in Tokyo in 2021. L. R
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The Olympic Cauldron was lit by Marie-José Pérec and Teddy Riner at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Marie-José Pérec and Teddy Riner, who were the last torchbearers of the Olympic flame, lit the cauldron at the Tuileries. Edith Piaf’s hymn to love was majestically performed by Céline Dion, who created a surprise with an extraordinary interpretation. Under this song of love and under the amazed eyes of millions of people around the world, the cauldron flew into the sky of Paris. L. R
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The Olympic torch relay at the Trocadéro Zinedine Zidane, the world football champion, opened the relay with the greatest French and international champions. Zidane first handed the flame to Spaniard Rafael Nadal, tennis champion, who joined the trio of Olympic legends on the Seine: Serena Williams, Nadia Comaneci and Carl Lewis. L. R
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The French capital shone brightly during the opening ceremony as it welcomed the world to the Athletes from different delega2024 Olympic Games. Paris, the tions paraded during the opecity of love, adorned itself with ning ceremony, each proudly its legendary charm and timeless displaying the colors of his/her elegance for this global event . country. The City of Lights has attracted 205 delegations aboard 85 boats athletes from all over the world as well as sports fans and culture on the Seine paraded during the lovers. opening ceremony of the 2024 L. R Olympic Games in Paris, passing under the majestic Alexandre III bridge. As tradition dictates and as the founding nation of the Olympic Games, Greece opened the nautical parade led by Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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SIMONE BILES The triumphant return of a winner
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The most successful gymnast of her generation Simone Biles won three gold medals for her team, individual all-around and in vault at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and a silver medal on floor. Her return was triumphant and welcomed. Biles impressed everyone with her “Biles II”, a Yurchenko double pike which she performed perfectly. She won her third gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the vault final in Bercy. Simone Biles: “We’re having fun, we’re doing what we love, that’s why I enjoy it so much,” Biles said of directing it, before announcing that she probably wouldn’t direct it again. » The goal is
accomplished: “There aren’t many who jump at the level I do. »
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Simone Biles: “I did this for myself and I am delighted to The final of the beam event was have been able to participate once without music. Simone Biles said she heard the noise of cameras and again,” explained to journalists as she left the competition. «We’re cell phones in the stands, which human, we’re not just attractions. can impact gymnast’s concentraThere are things that go on behind tion. the scenes that people have no idea about,» she said. From the start of these 2024 Olympics, she progressed thanks With a focus on the importance of to the notion of pleasure that she mental health in high-performance brought to her competitions. sport, she decided to protect her mental and physical health. The Tokyo 2020 choice she made opened an imSimone Biles had withdrawn from portant discussion about athletes well-being. several individual events at the B. N Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games due to mental health issues and the twisties. Gymnasts can lose their sense of direction in the air due to twisties, which can be extremely
Rebeca Andrade shines at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games A vigorous gesture, a sign of respect Rebeca Andrade won the gold medal against the Americans, Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles, on floor. The Brazilian won the 4th medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. During these 2024 Olympics, American gymnasts showed exemplary respect and strong gesture of recognition towards Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade.
Simone Biles was delighted with the conviviality between the gymnasts, despite the old patterns where geopolitics made the girls angry at each other. An excellent sporting moment which will certainly be considered one of the iconic photos of the 2024 Olympics. B. N
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KAYLIA NEMOUR The first Olympic gold medal for Algeria and the African continent
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aylia Nemour, gold medalist at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the uneven bars, has become one of the best gymnasts in the world. Nemour gave Algeria (her father’s country of origin), at the age of seventeen, the first Olympic gold medal in the history of gymnastics, the country she represents today since she changed sporting nationality after a conflict with the French gymnastics federation. The French-Algerian gymnast obtained a score of 15,700 points for having achieved an exceptional performance. A historic performance, because the athlete was competing against the greatest champions in the world. Nemour revolutionized the world of gymnastics with her exceptional achievements. She is an asset to gymnastics fans everywhere, she owns a lot of skills. She also dramatically changed the world of gymnastics through her outstanding achievements and was a great example for gymnastics fans
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Kaylia Nemour will have a promising future in the field of artistic gymnastics At only 17 years old, Kaylia Nemour has a figure in her name, the “Nemour”. Having a figure named in her honor is a significant event. The whole thing is complex and unique, which reflects her talent and creativity, and allows her to leave a mark on the world of gymnastics.
Nemour aims for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles The new gymnastics star’s goal is to compete in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. B. N
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n record time, coach Marc Chirilcenco enabled gymnast Kaylia Nemour to win several titles, including an Olympic champion at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Marc Chirilcenco is generally recognized in the gymnastics world for his abilities and dedication as a coach. He is known for his ability to train promising talents and bring them to an international level of competition. His collaboration with Kaylia Nemour is a perfect example, as she experienced remarkable results under his tutelage. Like all high-level coaches, he is known for his positive impact on his athletes and for his contribution to gymnastics. Marc Chirilcenco is often considered an extraordinary coach. His innovative approach and dedication to his athletes have made him a recognized figure in the world of gymnastics. He has successfully transformed raw talent into champions, as demonstrated by the success of Kaylia Nemour. His coaching style is distinguished by meticulous attention to detail and an ability to motivate his athletes to give the best of themselves. Despite challenges and controversies, he was able to maintain a high level of performance and professionalism. With his wife Gina, a coach in the same discipline, Marc Chirilenco continues to work with Kaylia Nemour and other promising gymnasts within the Avoine-Beaumont Gymnastique club located in Beaumont-en-Véron in France. Gymnastics has brighter days ahead with this disciplined and dedicated couple. B. N
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mane Khelif saw increased popularity on social media about her gender after winning her first fight against Italian Angela Carini, who stopped fighting after 46 seconds. Imane Khelif made it clear during the press conference that she was born a woman: «I am a woman, like all women, in my category for the Olympic Games. I was born and I lived as a woman , I studied and practiced sport as a woman.»
The International Olympic Committee The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that Imane Khelif is eligible for women’s boxing at the Paris Games despite protests from celebrities and anti-trans politicians. DSD: The organizations stated on a fact sheet that Khelif would exhibit differences in sexual development (DSD). Having (DSD) is not the same as being transgender. What are DSDs?. Differences in sexual development are rare conditions that can cause a person to develop sexually differently than others, according to the NHS . Sometimes this can lead to a person having XY chromosomes but otherwise developing femininely. Differences in Sexual Development (DSD): DSD are biolo32
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gical variations that affect the development of sexual organs in individuals. These variations may include differences in chromosomes, gonads (testicles or ovaries), external genitalia, or hormone levels. People with DSD may exhibit atypical sexual characteristics, but it is essential to note that this does not relate to gender identity.
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bates and hate speech on social media is unacceptable.» The IOC announced that the gender and age of athletes are recorded in their passports and said in a statement that it was committed to defending the human rights of all athletes participating in the Olympic Games and it is unworthy the abuse committed against the two athletes.
Testosterone is not a perfect test. Many women have testosterone levels that are at a male level, yet still remain female and compete as females.
Thomas Bach puts an end to the controversy Thomas Bach: «Two of our boxers were born women. Who were raised as women, who have women’s passports and who competed as women for years. That’s a perfect definition of a woman. No doubt What we are seeing now is that some people want to appropriate the definition of a woman. I ask them to give us a scientific definition of what a woman is?. Participate in political de-
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Imane Khelif: Personalities targeted by the complaint against cyber harassment This woman experienced a truly international media operation. J. K. ROWLING: «The idea that those who object to a man hitting a woman in the name of sport are objecting to it because they think Khelif is ‘trans’ is a joke. We object to it because we saw a man punching a woman.» Donald Trump: During the 2024 Olympic Games, former President Donald Trump took advantage of Imane Kelif’s victory to advance his campaign promise by releasing a video of the fight on social media: “I WILL KEEP MEN OUT OF FEMININE SPORTS! » Giorgia Meloni: For her part, conservative Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said: “For my part, it was not equal competition.” Elon Musk: Responded with “Absolutely sure an X. »
said they had failed gender eligibility tests, a move described as « sudden and arbitrary. Both boxers did not win a medal at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games.
The IBA stripped of its rights The IBA, which has long faced scandal and controversy, oversaw Olympic boxing before being stripped of its rights before the Tokyo Games and is no longer recognized as the international boxing federation. Lin Yu-Ting won a gold medal after being attacked for her gender. The president of her country expressed his gratitude to her. Lin Yu-Ting, hyperandrogenic, was also the victim of a campaign of hatred and misinformation about her gender. After being imposed against the Polish Julia Szeremeta, the 28-yearold boxer left with a gold medal around her neck (in under 66 kg category) K. Z
Imane Khelif filed a complaint for insults during the Paris Olympic Games. The acts of cyber harassment were filed with anti-online hatred unit of the Paris public prosecutor’s office.
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LÉON MARCHAND Shone at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Léon Marchand, “King Léon”, a historic triumph Marchand, during his second participation in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, had an elaborate and intense program which allowed him to win four gold medals at the 2024 Olympic Games in the following disciplines: 200 meter butterfly, 200 meter medley, 400 meter medley and the 4x100 meter freestyle relay and records broken. Spirits were touched by these exceptional performances. Léon Marchand comes from a family of swimmers. His parents, Céline Bonnet and Xavier Marchand, are high-level swimmers and have participated in the Olympic Games.
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chand began training in the United States with Bob Bowman. He is known for his professionalism and his ability to make things automatic, which leaves no room for adaptation and uncertainty. A certain training effort, which is specific to the Americans. Léon Marchand thrilled America during swimming events with his phenomenal strength. Bob Bowman was the coach of Michael Phelps, the legendary swimmer who won 23 gold medals and currently serves as a reporter for NBC. Phelps was delighted as he closely followed the exploits of Léon Marchand. M. B
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The representative of the 2024 Games in New York
The mascot crossed borders to celebrate the Olympic Games around the world.
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The Paris 2024 mascot is inspired by the traditional Phrygian cap.
The name and design represent the allegorical figures of the French Republic. This red hat has conquered the whole world. F. M
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New York really got into the spirit of the 2024 Olympic Games
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SYDNEY MCLAUGHLIN-LEVRONE Breaks her record in the final Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won gold in the 400 meters hurdles event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, breaking her own world record of 50 seconds 37 and an another Olympic title. She set off at full speed, Sydney McLaughlin did not give the competition any opportunity. As for Anna Cockrell, she came second, 1.5 behind McLaughlin. N. H
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TARA DAVIS-WOODHALL & HUNTER WOODHALL Have achieved Olympic and Paralympic gold Tara Davis-Woodhall delivered an incredible performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. She could let her tears of joy flow as no one could match her mark of 7.10 meters on the fourth jump. Additionally, her husband, Hunter Woodhall, won gold in the T62 400m at the Paralympics. They became a famous couple in athletics. N. H
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The American BASKETBALL team Men’s basketball The American basketball team led by LeBron James was impressive during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. LeBron’s experience and talent played a crucial role in the United States final victory against France, with a score of 98-87. His performance was supported by other NBA stars, making the American team difficult to beat. N. H
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Women’s basketball The United States won the women’s basketball final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with a score of 67-66. The match was very close and exciting. N. H
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The American and Italian fencers met for the final team event. The women of the Italian team were the favorites, but they failed to secure first place. Lauren Scruggs made history at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games by winning the women’s silver medal. She became the first black American woman to win an individual medal in fencing at the Olympic Games. In addition to this individual performance, she also contributed to the victory of the American women’s team, which took home the gold medal. After nine exciting rounds, Scruggs reached her final point to win gold and finished the match with a score of 45-39. “Scruggs said in a post-fight press conference that she didn’t think it would happen. » “Getting that final winning touch was surreal.» N. H 86
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ROLAND-GARROS
Hosted the Paris 2024 Olympic Games In addition to tennis and wheelchair tennis competitions, the stadium has also hosted boxing events. This venue, known for its annual Grand Slam tournament, has been modernized to provide an optimal experience for athletes and spectators. The final of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Roland Garros was a historic turning point.
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Novak Djokovic, the prize was looking for a long time After an excellent match, the Serbian defeated Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Novak Djokovic won the only distinction missing from his immense record: an Olympic gold medal by dominating Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the 2024 Olympics (7-6 (3), 7-6 (2). An intense final took place at Roland Garros. It all came down to tie-breaks, as no player gave up their service games. The Serb was the best in this discipline, Alcaraz admits that he did not play at an excellent level in the
tie-breaks. Djokovic, the world No. 2, expressed his joy and emotion on his match point winner to achieve his Olympic dream.
The incredible accomplishment After winning the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Novak Djokovic expressed great emotion and gratitude and said that it was the greatest success of his career. He insisted on the importance of representing his country and described this moment as unparalleled. Djokovic stressed that he worked hard to achieve his goal and that winning an Olympic gold medal at 37 was an unforgettable event. He expressed his pride and joy by adding this medal to his impressive list of achievements. Z. R
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Closing Ceremony IOC President Thomas Bach speech
each other. Every contest on the edge of perfection. Every performance sparking excitement around the world. You showed us what greatness we humans are capable of.
pic Games can create a culture of peace that inspires the world. This is why I call on everyone who shares this Olympic spirit: let us live this culture of peace every single day.
Dear Olympic friends, Dear fellow Olympians, Despite all the tensions in our world, you came here from all the 206 National Olympic Committees and the IOC Refugee Olympic Team, to make the City of Light shine brighter than ever before.
During all this time, you lived peacefully together under one roof in the Olympic Village. You embraced each other. You respected each other, even if your countries are divided by war and conflict. You created a culture of peace. This inspired all of us and billions of people around the globe. Thank you for making us dream. Thank you for making us believe in a better world for everyone.
Your performances were amazing. You competed fiercely against
We know that the Olympic Games cannot create peace. But the Olym-
These Olympic Games could only inspire the world, because our French friends have prepared the stage. And what an amazing stage it was! Millions of people celebrating the athletes in the streets of Paris and all across France. Millions of spectators in iconic venues creating an overwhelming atmosphere. More than half of the world’s population sharing this spectacular celebration of the unity of humankind in all our diversity.
Dear President of the French Republic, Mr. Emmanuel Macron, Dear President of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee, my fellow Olympian and dear friend, Tony Estanguet, Dear Mayor of Paris, Mrs. Anne Hidalgo,
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The Olympic Games Paris 2024 were a celebration of the athletes and sport at its best. The first Olympic Games delivered fully under our Olympic Agenda reforms: younger, more urban, more inclusive, more sustainable. The first ever Olympic Games with full gender parity. These were sensational Olympic Games from start to finish – or dare I say: SEINE-sational Games. The Olympic Games Paris 2024 were Olympic Games of a new era. That is why I would like to thank all our French friends. First and foremost, my warmest thanks go to the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, for his tireless support. My heartfelt thanks goes to the Organising Committee, under the excellent
leadership of my fellow Olympian, Tony Estanguet, for making these Games wide open. All my gratitude goes to the public authorities at all levels and to the public services, for their essential contribution. All our thanks and recognition go to our Olympic community – the National Olympic Committees, the International Federations, our TOP partners and the Media Rights- Holders. Together, you have contributed to Olympic Games of a new era in every respect. And for this you can be proud forever.
Thank you Paris, thank you France! Long live the Olympic Games! Long live France! [Flame extinguishing] And now, with my heart full of emotions, I have to perform one more task: I declare the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad Paris 2024 closed. In accordance with tradition, I call upon the youth of the world to assemble four years from now in Los Angeles, United States of America, to celebrate with all of us the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad.
A special thank you to all the wonderful volunteers. You will be forever in our hearts. Dear French friends, you have fallen in love with the Olympic Games. And we have fallen in love with all of you.
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The Olympic flag in Los Angeles for 2028 The end ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was very moving and exciting. The Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, passed her Olympic flag to the Mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, including IOC President Thomas Bach. The great American gymnast Simone Biles and actor Tom Cruise were also present to mark this symbolic moment.
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Tom Cruise came down from the roof of the stadium to make a spectacular entrance. This ceremony was marked by the end of the Paris Games and the start of preparation for the Los Angeles Games in 2028. Z. R
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THE VOLUNTEERS
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45,000 people were chosen for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Volunteers from 150 different countries supported this initiative. They showed joy and good humor in serving athletes and spectators. They played a crucial role in the success of the 2024 Olympics. We are extremely grateful to you. F. M
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Flo MEDJDOUB: The Olympic Games from within allowed me to experience unforgettable moments.
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The celebration of Champions on the Champs-Élysées
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Athletes from Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games paraded on the Champs-Élysées on Saturday September 14th, 2024 , Volunteers, organizers and partners of the Games also took part in this grand parade.
merit awarded to medal-winning athletes.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a special decorative order to pay tribute to participants in the 2024 Olympic Games. A distinction that will be added to the Legions of Honor and national orders of
The French president wants to set up a sports day on September 14th in order to revive sports practice in daily life.
Recognition of the commitment and efforts of all those who contributed to the success of the Games is a great initiative.
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The Olympic Champions Parade in Paris
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US OPEN 2024 Aryna Sabalenka secured her third Grand Slam title, a historic moment Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka won the US Open tennis tournament on September 7th in New York, dominating American Jessica Pegula (7-5, 7-5) in the 2024 final on the closed-roof Arthur Ashe Court due to the heavy rain. Aryna Sabalenka overcame the pressure in front of her opponent and she won her first US Open and her third Grand Slam title. Aryna Sabalenka: My God, I don’t have enough words. I have often seen myself as so close to winning the US Open. It has always been a dream and, finally, I win this magnificent trophy. After winning the Australian Open in 2023, Sabalenka became the first player to win both major tournaments played in the same season, after Angelique Kerber in 2016. B. L
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The historic victory of Jannik Sinner Jannik Sinner won the 2024 US Open by beating Taylor Fritz in the first final in New York. It is a historic victory for Sinner which confirms his place among the best tennis players of the moment. Jannik Sinner is the first man to win his first two major titles in the same year since Guillermo Vilas, in 1977, and Connors in 1974. Novak Djokovic was beaten in the third round by Alexei Popyrin, while four-time winner Carlos Alcaraz was beaten in straight sets by Botic van de Zandschulp. B. L 70
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