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Paris Olympics 2024
Paris Olympics 2024#25
Posted: 7/27/24 at 9:39pm
Oh, I get all choked up at the closing ceremonies!
Paris Olympics 2024#26
Posted: 7/27/24 at 10:38pm
Celine Dion looking gorgeous and singing beautifully atop the Eiffel Tower. That did it for me. 
Paris Olympics 2024#27
Posted: 7/27/24 at 11:27pm
The Closing Ceremony is scheduled to be held in the Stade de France, the national stadium. It is the largest stadium in France, with a seating capacity of around 81,000.
https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/venues/stade-de-france
Paris Olympics 2024#29
Posted: 7/30/24 at 2:06am
So happy for the men's gymnastic team!
Paris Olympics 2024#30
Posted: 7/30/24 at 11:29am
20 medals for the US so far, three gold. 6th on the overall medals table. China leading.
Is that the norm for this stage of the Games? I can’t remember.
Paris Olympics 2024#31
Posted: 7/30/24 at 12:14pm
Yes the US usually does really well during the tournaments, and those only finish during the second week. In Tokyo, China was leading the gold medals until the last day when the us won in golf and beach volleyball giving them most gold medals
Paris Olympics 2024#32
Posted: 7/30/24 at 12:38pm
Great, thanks! China is the hare, the US is the tortoise.
Paris Olympics 2024#33
Posted: 7/30/24 at 12:54pm
Japan have just overtaken China at the top. Seven golds to China’s six.
Paris Olympics 2024#34
Posted: 7/30/24 at 2:29pm
Simone Biles, back where she belongs. Gold for the women. We never doubted you - congratulations!
Paris Olympics 2024#35
Posted: 7/30/24 at 3:25pm
Great news, but is there not a spoiler alert function anymore?
Paris Olympics 2024#36
Posted: 7/30/24 at 3:33pm
I thought about using spoiler, but figured readers must know of that risk when they click!
Paris Olympics 2024#37
Posted: 7/30/24 at 4:59pm
Jay Lerner-Z said: "I thought about using spoiler, but figured readersmust know of that risk when they click!"
You would think, wouldn't you? Jeez.
I have recorded a number of events, without yet watching any. Wonderful for Simone!
Paris Olympics 2024#38
Posted: 7/31/24 at 11:52pm
Just watched the Women's Triathlon Final. I don't know which events are considered to be the most physically challenging, but this has to be right at the top. They swim, they bike, they run. Wow. "Brava" to each of these Olympians. They're all winners.
Very enthusiastic spectators lining the streets for an emotional finish. And the views of the City were beyond beautiful.
Paris Olympics 2024#39
Posted: 8/6/24 at 4:24pm
Well done, Gabby, and what a shocker from Hocker!
Paris Olympics 2024#40
Posted: 8/9/24 at 5:03pm
USA = 33 golds
China = 33 golds
Two days left!
Paris Olympics 2024#41
Posted: 8/9/24 at 5:39pm
Some years ago I was briefly acquainted with a 30-ish gentleman who was a "Race Walker". I have always been what I call an "Exercise Walker". I don't run, but I walk fast and have completed a bunch of events. He had won some Race Walking races and taught me the basics. One foot must remain on the ground at all times. Doing so gives the walker an odd gait and looks kinda funny. It wasn't for me, and I didn't pursue it as an activity.
But, I do love those rare occasions when I can watch televised Race Walking events, as with the Olympics. So, of all the events being held in Paris, my favorites have been the Men's and Women's Race Walking.
Paris Olympics 2024#42
Posted: 8/10/24 at 4:14pm
Here are a bunch of photos from the Games (and I do mean a BUNCH).
https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/26/sport/gallery/paris-olympics-2024/index.html
Paris Olympics 2024#43
Posted: 8/11/24 at 5:06pm
Just an incredible two weeks. Paris outdid themselves and so did the athletes. Watching the closing ceremonies and just don't, as always, want the Olympics to end!
Paris Olympics 2024#44
Posted: 8/11/24 at 8:12pm
I also love the Olympics. It’s frustrating that team USA tied with China on the most gold medals. But still, a very enjoyable two weeks.
Paris Olympics 2024#45
Posted: 8/11/24 at 9:34pm
A great festival and no bad guys, good times.
Paris Olympics 2024#46
Posted: 8/12/24 at 1:07am
Who cares about the medal count. It's the sportsmanship that matters. They are all winners.
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Paris Olympics 2024#47
Posted: 8/12/24 at 2:01pm
"Who cares about the medal count. It's the sportsmanship that matters. They are all winners."
This is a sports competition which is why probably 99% of the people watching it care about the medal count. These are adult athletes competing not some child competition where "everybody is a winner". That being said, everyone who makes an Olympic team should consider that quite an achievement and deserves credit for that accomplishment.
Paris Olympics 2024#48
Posted: 8/12/24 at 2:09pm
And here are a bunch of photos from the Closing Ceremony.
On to LA28 !!
https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/11/sport/gallery/closing-ceremony-paris-olympics/index.html
Paris Olympics 2024#49
Posted: 8/12/24 at 2:39pm
uncageg said: "Who cares about the medal count. It's the sportsmanship that matters. They are all winners."
Absolutely agree! I am thrilled for every single athlete and team, win or lose, no matter which country they represent. I don't give a flying fig about medal counts.
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