#26
Posted: 7/27/24 at 9:39pm
Oh, I get all choked up at the closing ceremonies!
Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder
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#27
Posted: 7/27/24 at 10:38pm
Celine Dion looking gorgeous and singing beautifully atop the Eiffel Tower. That did it for me. 
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#28
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
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Updated On: 7/28/24 at 11:27 PM
#30
Posted: 7/30/24 at 2:06am
So happy for the men's gymnastic team!
Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder
#31
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.
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#32
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
#33
Posted: 7/30/24 at 12:38pm
Great, thanks! China is the hare, the US is the tortoise.
Beyoncé is not an ally. Actions speak louder than words, Mrs. Carter. #Dubai #$$$
#34
Posted: 7/30/24 at 12:54pm
Japan have just overtaken China at the top. Seven golds to China’s six.
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#35
Posted: 7/30/24 at 2:29pm
Simone Biles, back where she belongs. Gold for the women. We never doubted you - congratulations!
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#36
Posted: 7/30/24 at 3:25pm
Great news, but is there not a spoiler alert function anymore?
#37
Posted: 7/30/24 at 3:33pm
I thought about using spoiler, but figured readers must know of that risk when they click!
Beyoncé is not an ally. Actions speak louder than words, Mrs. Carter. #Dubai #$$$
#38
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!
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Updated On: 7/30/24 at 04:59 PM
#39
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.
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Updated On: 8/1/24 at 11:52 PM
#40
Posted: 8/6/24 at 4:24pm
Well done, Gabby, and what a shocker from Hocker!
Beyoncé is not an ally. Actions speak louder than words, Mrs. Carter. #Dubai #$$$
#41
Posted: 8/9/24 at 5:03pm
USA = 33 golds
China = 33 golds
Two days left!
Beyoncé is not an ally. Actions speak louder than words, Mrs. Carter. #Dubai #$$$
#42
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.
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#43
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
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#44
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!
Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder
#45
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.
#46
Posted: 8/11/24 at 9:34pm
A great festival and no bad guys, good times.
Stephanatic
#47
Posted: 8/12/24 at 1:07am
Who cares about the medal count. It's the sportsmanship that matters. They are all winners.
Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder
#48
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.
Updated On: 8/12/24 at 02:01 PM
#49
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
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#50
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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