The 2024 Paris Olympics ended Aug. 11, 2024. Scroll down to read our coverage of the event.
Paris Olympics 2024
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are here and nothing quite brings people together like the largest sporting event in the world. Opening ceremonies are July 26 and the last medals will be awarded Aug. 11.
Follow the latest news from Paris, check Olympics event schedules, compare country medal standings and learn more about San Diego’s hometown heroes as they go for the gold.
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In the moments before many Paris Olympic events get underway, someone comes out and taps a staff. The ritual, inspired by a French theatrical tradition, made its Olympics debut last week. -
The world record holder out-threw his opponents under a steady rain at Stade de France, becoming the first-ever shot-putter to win three Olympic gold medals. -
Katie Ledecky has come through again winning her second gold medal in Paris in the women's 800-meter freestyle. The U.S. also won gold and a new world record in a relay race, edging out China.
Hometown Heroes
⚽️ Road to redemption: USWNT updates ⚽️
From settling for bronze in Tokyo in 2020 to the team’s earliest elimination in a World Cup ever last year, the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team is going into the 2024 Paris Olympics with something to prove.
What’s more, the team is heading to France without veteran star (and San Diego Wave FC striker) Alex Morgan.
Follow along as the USWNT seeks some redemption.
Update: The USWNT beat Brazil 1-0 in the gold medal match, securing their redemption.
