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The long-distance runner is looking to write one more chapter in the history books with a record-breaking third Olympic marathon win, at the Paris Games. The sun is yet to rise, but a group of runners emerge from a mud path onto the side of a road. This is what Olympic preparation looks like for arguably the greatest distance runner of all time, Eliud Kipchoge. In 2019, in Vienna, he shattered one of the most formidable barriers in sports by becoming the first person to run a marathon in under two hours. With the Games upon us, Kipchoge remains laser-focused on clinching his third consecutive gold medal in the marathon.

Persons: Eliud Kipchoge, Eliud, Kipchoge, ” Organizations: Paris Games, CNN, Games Locations: Kenya, Vienna

American gymnast Simone Biles competes in the vault event of the women's all around final Thursday. Loic Venance/AFP/Getty ImagesThe first week of the 2024 Summer Olympics is very nearly in the books, and business is about to pick up. Noah Lyles and Sha’carri Richardson are also looking to wash the bad taste of 2021 out of their mouths. ET on SaturdayUS basketball teams wrap up group play: The US men’s and women’s basketball team each play at 11:15 a.m. There are also big days for track and field and swimming ahead: See a list of events in this weekend’s full Olympics viewing guide.

Persons: Simone Biles, Loic Venance, Biles, she’s, she’ll, Noah Lyles, Sha’carri Richardson, Richardson, Xander Schauffele, Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama, Jon Rahm, Great, Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler Organizations: Getty, Olympic Games, Tokyo Olympics, Stade de France, Games, US Women’s National, Japan, US Locations: AFP, Paris, France, US, Japan

Simone Biles competes on the uneven bars on July 30. Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesWith the first chapter of Simone Biles’ comeback at the Olympics already complete, the next is ready to be written. All this comes not long since Biles said she had considered walking away from gymnastics having experienced a mental block called “the twisties” at the Tokyo Olympics. “I started off with therapy this morning,” Biles said on Tuesday after the team event. I told my therapist I was feeling calm and ready.”She ended the day alone in the center of Paris’ Bercy Arena, completing her floor routine to rapturous applause.

Persons: Simone Biles, Jamie Squire, Simone Biles ’, Biles, “, ” Biles, Suni Lee Organizations: USA, Games, Tokyo, US, Paris ’ Locations: American, Paris

She’s won gold in the 800 three times and gold in the 1,500 twice – and hasn’t been defeated in those races in any of the Olympics that she’s entered. The Australians medaled in all four medal races on Saturday to the Americans’ three. But in the last race of the night, the American men’s 4X100 freestyle team took back the momentum by winning Team USA’s first gold of the Olympics. It had been 12 years since the French won a medal in swimming. Dressel has won gold in every Olympic event he’s entered so far in his career.

Persons: Katie Ledecky, She’ll, She’s, hasn’t, she’s, Ariarne Titmus, USA’s, Leon Marchand, Michael Phelps, Marchand, Caeleb Dressel, Dressel, he’s Organizations: New York Times, Tokyo Olympics, Australians, Games, French Locations: Paris, American

John John Florence gets a barrel in the 6th heat of the men's surfing round 1, in Teahupo'o, on the French Polynesian Island of Tahiti, on July 27. Jerome Brouillet/AFP/Getty ImagesHalf a world away from Paris in Tahiti, the USA dominated both Round 1 of both the men’s and women’s surfing as all five of its surfers won their heats on Saturday. “Our team, we’ve just had such good vibes,” Marks said of the camaraderie among the American athletes. It’s a very individual sport but we’re having a lot of fun feeding off each other. Although we’re all here to win our individual medals we’re all backing each other.”Meanwhile, John John Florence recorded the highest overall score of the day (17.33) in the men’s competition while Griffin Colapinto secured the highest individual wave score to also reach the last 16.

Persons: John John Florence, Jerome Brouillet, Caroline Marks, Caitlin Simmers, Carissa Moore, “, we’ve, ” Marks, Griffin Colapinto Organizations: Getty Locations: Teahupo'o, Tahiti, AFP, Paris, USA

The US Women’s National Team match with Germany has kicked off at the Paris Olympics, as the US side tries to find its stride during these Olympic Games. The USWNT’s frustrating, scoreless draw against Costa Rica in their final game before heading to Paris made for a neat encapsulation of the task ahead for head coach Emma Hayes. The old reliable stars of the team’s golden generation are largely gone. “Any new player coming in, that means you’re one of the best in the country and you have every right to be here. That means this means something, and you’re playing on one of the best teams in the world.

Persons: Emma Hayes, ”, Lindsey Horan, “, ” Horan, Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman, Rose Lavelle, Alyssa Naeher Organizations: US Women’s National, Germany, Paris Olympics, Olympic Games, Costa, US Locations: Costa Rica, Paris, Tokyo, Australia, New Zealand

The Eiffel Tower shines in the background while the Olympic flag is raised during the opening ceremony in Paris on July 26. Francois-Xavier Marit/Pool/ReutersWelcome to our Saturday coverage of the 2024 Olympic Games, which officially got underway in Paris Friday night with a dazzling opening ceremony. Rain tries to steal the show: Paris’ gray skies opened up about 30 minutes into a three-and-a-half-hour show. Celine Dion returns: After a stunning light show on the Eiffel Tower, one of the most iconic singers of the last several decades, made her return to performing after four years. And when the Olympic flame burst into its cauldron, which was attached to a giant balloon, it began to float.

Persons: Francois, Xavier Marit, Celine Dion, Edith Piaf’s “, ”, Axelle, Lady Gaga, Zizi Jeanmaire, Zinedine Zidane, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Nadal, Carl Lewis, Tony Parker, Teddy Riner, Marie, José Organizations: Nations, Eiffel, Olympic Broadcasting Services Locations: Paris, of Light, France, Canadian

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