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☆ The Olympic Marathon Course Is a Torture Test. That’s by Design.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Scott Cacciola | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Ed Eyestone is not one for hyperbole. A cleareyed coach and two-time Olympian, he will casually describe his athletes’ 23-mile training runs in a way that makes it sound as if they had gone for brisk walks. He understands that hard training is a part of the profession and that marathons are inherently challenging, so why oversell the struggle? But ask him about the marathon course at the Paris Olympics, and Eyestone speaks with a sort of reverence that borders on fear. “This marathon,” he said, “will have a debris field in the final miles.”Over the past two weeks, thousands of Olympians have tackled the seemingly impossible.

Persons: Ed Eyestone, ”, “ Organizations: Paris Olympics

☆ 13 hidden details you may have missed in Olympic athletes' outfits
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Athletes from Russia and Belarus wore neutral outfits due to sanctions imposed by the IOC. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementOlympic athletes often move at such mind-boggling speeds that it can be difficult to notice subtle details in their outfits. Some Olympians competing in Paris wore looks that celebrated their home countries or sports. Here are 13 details you might have missed in athletes' outfits at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Persons: leotards, Letsile, — Organizations: IOC, Service Locations: Russia, Belarus, Paris

☆ Nonbinary runner Nikki Hiltz advances to semifinals for Team USA
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Isabel Yip | Isabel Yip Is An Intern For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Team USA middle-distance runner Nikki Hiltz secured a spot in the women’s 1500-meter semifinals after finishing third in their qualifying heat at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. Keep going,” Hiltz wrote, in part, on Instagram. “I will keep men out of women’s sports!” Trump wrote on his social media site, Truth Social, in all caps. “Transphobia is going crazyyyy at these Olympics,” Hiltz wrote in an Instagram story. I could just feel the love and support.”Hiltz will compete in the women’s 1500-meter semifinal on Thursday.

Persons: Nikki Hiltz, “, it’s, ” Hiltz, Imane, Lin Yu, Lin, Khelif’s, Angela Carini, Carini, Elon Musk, Harry Potter ”, J.K, Rowling, Donald Trump, ” Trump, Hiltz, transphobia, —, ” Organizations: USA, Paris Olympics, Boxing Association, International Olympic Committee, IOC, IBA, Tokyo Olympics, Games, NBC Sports, Pride, NBC Locations: Instagram, Algeria, Taiwan, Russian, Paris, Italian, “

☆ How much money Olympic athletes earn when they win medals
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Olympic athletes who win a medal receive a wide range of financial prizes. US Olympians receive $37,500 for a gold medal, $22,500 for a silver, and $15,000 for a bronze. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . While the International Olympic Committee doesn't hand out money to athletes who medal in their respective events, many countries across the globe provide compensation to athletes for reaching the podium.

Persons: — Organizations: Hong Kong, Service, International, Business

The Olympic medals have come in a flurry for Ukraine in recent days: golds at the track and on the fencing piste, a silver in gymnastics, two other bronzes. “It’s a time to celebrate and think not about the war,” Mykhailo Kokhan, 23, a member of Ukraine’s national guard, said after winning a bronze in the men’s hammer throw on Sunday. The Paris Games have been a welcome respite for a country where at least one bakery sells pastries shaped like anti-tank obstacles and there is now deep uncertainty over the nation’s sporting future. Ukraine’s 140 Olympians have shown remarkable perseverance since Russia’s invasion in February 2022, preparing for the Paris Games either in other, safer nations, or at home to the grim soundtrack of air-raid alerts and missile attacks. Another improvised his weight lifting by attaching car tires to a metal rod.

Persons: ” Mykhailo Kokhan Organizations: Paris Games Locations: Ukraine

☆ Proposals at the Olympics draw criticism of overshadowing women athletes' accomplishments
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Kimmy Yam | Kimmy Yam Is A Reporter For Nbc Asian America. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Viewers have had mixed reactions to athletes who have gotten engaged during the Paris Games. While some feel that the grand gesture makes Olympians’ big moments even bigger, others say that the proposals steal the spotlight from female athletes in particular. A Chinese social media site even jokingly shared a post featuring an added engagement ring column alongside the medal counter. But proposals done just after a monumental win have drawn some of the most scrutiny from some fans. And many social media users came to the couple’s defense, arguing that the proposal took place after the medal ceremony.

Persons: Liu Yuchen, Huang Yaqiong, Sarah Steyaert, Picon, Pablo Simonet, Maria Campoy, Sydney Colson, ”, didn’t, Huang, Steyaert, ” Steyaert, Qin Kai, Zi, Michael Phelps, Sunny Singh Organizations: Paris Games, Argentine, Team Argentina, Games, WNBA, Las Vegas Aces, La Chapelle, BBC, NBC Asian Locations: French, Porte, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, NBC Asian America

☆ Japan’s Yui Susaki: The first ‘grand slam’ wrestler in history aiming to dominate at Paris Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Andrew Mcnicol | Mayumi Maruyama | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —She only recently turned 25, but Yui Susaki is already a reigning Olympic gold medalist and four-time world champion, and is widely touted as the best pound-for-pound freestyle wrestler in the world. Yui Susaki celebrates with her coaches after winning gold in the Women's Freestyle 50kg final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Asahi Shimbun/Getty ImagesShe is also the first wrestler in history to achieve a “grand slam” in the sport – becoming world champion at U15s, U17s, U20s, U23s, senior and Olympic level. The Russian is the reigning Olympic champion in the men’s 74kg category. But the three-time world champion will not compete in Paris, focusing instead on his transition to mixed martial arts.

Persons: Yui Susaki, –, ” Susaki, Shoko Yoshimura, Susaki, ”, “, Zaurbek, I’ve, ” Sidakov, ” Yui Susaki, Sachiko Hotaka ‘, Mayu Mukaida, Risako Kawai, Yukako Kawai, Himari Semans Organizations: CNN, Paris, Games, ”, Tokyo Games, Asahi Shimbun, U15s, U17s, U20s, U23s, Olympic, Wrestling, Team Japan Locations: Tokyo, Paris, Chiba prefecture, Los Angeles, Brisbane, Dagestan, Russian, Niigata, Japan

☆ 24-year-old gold medal gymnast from the Philippines to be awarded a condo valued at $414,046, cash prizes and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Philippines gymnast Carlos E. Yulo didn't just win a gold medal at this summer's Olympic Games, he's also won a fully furnished two-bedroom apartment. The 24-year-old gymnast made history as the first male Olympic gold medalist in the history of the Philippines when he won the top prize for his floor exercise on August 3. The following day, he earned a second gold medal for his vault routine. Hidilyn Diaz won the country's first-ever gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in 2021 for weightlifting. McKinley Hill is the largest condo development in the city of Taguig and is valued at 24,000,000 Philippine pesos or $414,046 USD.

Persons: Carlos E, Yulo didn't, he's, Hidilyn Diaz, Megaworld, McKinley Hill, Lourdes T, Gutierrez, Alfonso Organizations: Paris, Olympic Games, Philippine Locations: Philippines, Tokyo, McKinley Hill, Yulo, Taguig, McKinley, Fort Bonifacio

Back then, breaking’s fundamental movements provided escapism and expression, competitive and spontaneous physical performance breathed to life by the dawning genre of hip-hop. But breaking — not “break dancing,” a term coined by media and disdained within the breaking community — no longer belongs solely to New York City. In Paris, Olympic breakers representing countries like Japan, Lithuania and Morocco will compete one-on-one in battles waged for a global television audience. Technology like VHS tapes, DVDs and video platforms like YouTube allowed breakers around the world to learn moves and iterate new ones. “That’s why I love it so much, because it’s never the same,” said Menno van Gorp, who will represent the Netherlands.

Persons: DJ Kool Herc, Flash, ”, Beta, Martha Cooper, it’s, Menno van Gorp, “ It’s, It’s, Bull’s Organizations: YouTube, Summer Games Locations: Bronx, New York City, Paris, Japan, Lithuania, Morocco, Miami, Jamaica, Queens, nooks, Netherlands

☆ One Ukrainian journalist’s mission to stop Russian and Belarusian athletes competing at the Paris Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Svitlana Vlasova | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

Journalist Artem Khudolieiev was another Ukrainian who felt passionately that Russian and Belarusian athletes shouldn’t be allowed to compete at the Paris Olympics for having openly supported the war in Ukraine. As a result, he started checking the social media output of Russian and Belarusian athletes as well as watching videos of various events held in the two countries. There are those who also sympathize with Russian athletes,” Vadym Gutzeit, head of the Ukrainian National Olympic Committee, said in an interview with CNN. We have nothing further to add.”The Russian Olympic Federation did not respond to CNN’s request for comment regarding Larin and Khramtsov. “The Russian Judo Federation condemns the unsportsmanlike method of qualification, which is geared to undermine the principles of unity of our team and break the spirit of Russian athletes,” said Soloveichik.

Persons: Elina Svitolina, Wladimir Klitschko, Artem Khudolieiev, shouldn’t, ” Khudolieiev, Svitlana Vlasova, CNN “, ”, Khudolieiev, “, ” Vadym Gutzeit, let’s, ” Vladislav Larin –, –, Larin, Maxim Khramtsov, Khramtsov, Putin, Viacheslav, ” Gutzeit, Sergey Soloveichik Organizations: CNN —, Paris Olympics, CNN, Ukraine, Olympic Committee, Olympic Games, Watchers Media, National Olympic Committee, Ministry of Sport, Olympics, Ukrainian National Olympic Committee, Russian, Tokyo, Khudolieiev, Olympic, World Taekwondo, Swiss Foundation for Mine, Publishing, IOC, Russian Olympic Federation, “ Posts, International, Russian Federation, Military Games, Russian Judo Federation Locations: Ukrainian, Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Russian, Kharkiv, “, Belarusian, AIN, Paris

☆ These vision-impaired Olympic stars rely on a ‘sixth sense’ when they compete
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Maya Davis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

Nedoroscik is not the only Olympic athlete with vision impairment excelling in their sport. “For an athlete with a visual impairment, they might have better proprioception, a better vestibular system or better audition. A new superpowerOlympic athletes with vision impairment have shown that you don’t need 20/20 vision to get the job done. USA Goalball National Team Athlete and 4x Paralympian Tyler Merren says the only difference between a "Paralympic athlete and an able-bodied athlete" is the disability. “All of these athletes are so empowering to kids like my patients, who can see [visual impairment] is not limiting them.

Persons: Stephen Nedoroscik, Daniel Wiffen, Rebeca Andrade, Nedoroscik, ”, NBC’s, Becky Sauerbrunn, goalball, Tyler Merren, Merren, “, I’m, Rupa Wong, Daniel Wiffen of, Ueslei Marcelino, Gordon Waddington, Wong, it’s, Fabrice Sarlegna, Aristotle, Jamie Squire, ” Wong, Goalball, Kiyoshi Ota, It’s, Clark Kent, Leonardo da Vinci, ” Merren, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, “ We’re Organizations: CNN, Saturday’s, Paris Games, US, Honolulu Eye Clinic, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Reuters, University of Canberra Research, Sport, Australian Institute of Sport, French National Centre for Scientific Research, Aix Marseille University, Team Brazil, Olympic Games, Bercy Arena, Olympic, International Paralympic, Team Japan, Tokyo, of Blind, US Association of Blind Athletes, Get CNN, CNN Health, “ Locations: Brazil, Honolulu, Paris, France, Waddington, goalball, Chiba, Japan, USA

☆ Sha’Carri Richardson takes second in women’s 100-meter as Julien Alfred wins first ever gold for Saint Lucia
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Andrew Greif | Andrew Greif Is A Freelance Sports Journalist. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

PARIS — Since qualifying for the Olympics in 2021 only to be barred from competing, Sha’Carri Richardson had waited three years for the second chance that arrived Saturday night. Yet right from the gun, Richardson was forced to play catch-up to Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred, who left no doubt on her way to a gold medal in her Olympic debut in 10.72 seconds. It was a repeat of the semifinal earlier Saturday night when Alfred also beat Richardson convincingly. In Paris, Richardson planned to leave that turbulent period like the seven other racers in the Olympic final — behind her. Instead, it was Alfred who was never seriously challenged on her way to gold, screaming in joy as she crossed the finish line.

Persons: Sha’Carri Richardson, Richardson, Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred, Melissa Jefferson, Alfred, Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson, Richardson didn’t, Britain’s Dina Asher, Smith, Shelly, Ann Fraser, Pryce, Jackson, Fraser, Asher, Jefferson, Twanisha Terry — Organizations: PARIS, Olympics, Stade de France, June’s U.S, Olympic, Paris, NCAA, U.S Locations: Clermont, Fla, —, Tokyo, Paris

☆ Dress Codes: How high is too high? The evolution of the women’s running brief
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Jacqui Palumbo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —When women first competed in Olympic track and field events in 1928, they wore loose t-shirts and wide shorts, sometimes cinched with a belt. Nike's design for the US women's team outfit, right, is seen in an image posted to X by @CitiusMag. The controversy follows a headline-making protest at the 2020 Tokyo Games, when the German women’s gymnastics team rejected bikini-cut unitards in favor of fuller coverage, in a statement against “sexualization in gymnastics,” the German Gymnastics Federation said at the time. Function and styleOn the Olympic track, there aren’t many regulations when it comes to what athletes can wear. But more fabric hasn’t caught on since then for women track athletes; instead, the reverse has trended.

Persons: Lauren Fleshman, ”, Tara Davis, Woodhall, Katie Moon, Sha’Carri Richardson, Judy Simpson, Jackie Joyner, David Cannon, “, Gadget, Abebe Bikila, hemlines, Dobriana Gheneva, ” Gheneva, That’s, Florence Griffith Joyner, Richardson, Vogue, Florence Griffith, Joyner, Tony Duffy, Sha'Carri Richardson, Griffith Joyner, Tim Clayton, Corbis, Griffith Joyner’s, Serena Williams, Cathy Freeman, Flo, Gheneva, baring Organizations: CNN, Nike, Games, US, @CitiusMag, Paris, USA, Field, USATF, Angeles Olympics, German Gymnastics Federation, World Athletics, Ethiopian, Gamma, Getty, Fashion Institute of Technology, Reebok, “, ” Locations: German, Keystone, France, New York

Molly Solomon, NBC's executive producer of the Olympics, referred to Snoop Dogg as an "ambassador of happiness" during a press call this week. Pumped-up audienceNBCUniversal had been banking on the success of the Paris Olympics, and Snoop Dogg, for the past few years. The following year, NBC's executives met with Snoop Dogg to discuss his future place in the Olympics broadcast, she said. Ahead of the Games, Snoop Dogg was also present at the Olympic trials earlier this summer, and since then has popped up in various places. Snoop Dogg cheers the USA team for women's gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Persons: Snoop Dogg, Arturo Holmes, Molly Solomon, We've, Snoop, Solomon, Denis, Victoria Valdivia, Hans Lucas, Billie Jean King, Caeleb, Michael Phelps, Krissy Birdsall, NBCUniversal, Kevin Hart, Peacock, Dogg, Carl Recine, NBC's, Mike Tirico, …, Tirico, Kelly Clarkson, Peyton Manning, Ralph Lauren, Kendall Wright, Coco Gauff, Kelly Cheng, Wally Skalij, it's, John Fortunato, Alex Cooper, Jenna Mindes, we've, Rick Cordella, Bob Costas, Al Michaels Organizations: Bercy Arena, Getty, NBC, Comcast, Games, AFP, Team USA, University of Wisconsin, Paris Olympics, Tokyo Games, Eiffel, CNBC, Olympics, National Football League, Northwestern University, USA, Los Angeles Times, Fordham University Gabelli School of Business, NBC Sports, Paris Locations: Paris, U.S, Paris —, Seine, France, Victoria, Madison, Tokyo, USA, Woodcliff Lake , New Jersey, Minneapolis

☆ Behind McKenzie Long’s Olympic debut, a mother’s love and a profound grief
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Marcus Thompson Ii | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +14 min

Then she was one of the darlings of the Olympic trials. It pushes me through.”Gabby Thomas and McKenzie Long embrace after the 200-meter at U.S. Olympic trials. Running for Ole Miss, McKenzie Long was 2024 NCAA outdoor champion in the 100- and 200-meter. I got us.”An open book like her mother, she’s talked of her bouts with anxiety, and how overwhelming the transition to professional has been. GO DEEPER Gabby Thomas, Olympic 200-meter favorite, is firmly in the spotlight — and ready for it(Top photo of McKenzie Long during U.S. Olympic trials: Charlie Neibergall / AP)

Persons: ” McKenzie Long, Long, Tara Elizabeth Jones, neé Murphy, Jones, “, ” Long, mascara, pouncing, it’s, she’d, Dang, Patrick Smith, could’ve, Sha’Carri Richardson, what’s, ”, Mom, “ You’re McKenzie Long, She’s, she’s, that’s, ” Gabby Thomas, McKenzie Long, Jake, Isaiah, McKenzie, Karmen — Jones, “ Tara, Lizzo, Jake Long, Kenzie, It’s, Ole, Morgan Engel, —, Bowerman, Michael, would’ve, Gabby Thomas, Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson, Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred, Great, of Long, Charlie Neibergall Organizations: Adidas, U.S, Hayward, University of Oregon, Olympic, USA, Ole Miss, NCAA, Paris, Jones, West, North Carolina State’s, Carolina State’s, State, WSAZ News Locations: Hawaii, Eugene ,, Paris, Ironton , Ohio, West Virginia, Ironton, Columbus, North Carolina, N.C, State, N.C . State, America, Instagram

☆ Saturday’s Olympics schedule is epic. An expert guide to prepare for — and survive — your marathon watch
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Alex Andrejev | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +13 min

Not to mention the third round of men’s golf, and men’s and women’s tennis medal matches earlier in the day. Saturday's 31 gold medal events Sport Event Time Archery Women's individual 8:46 a.m. Shooting Men's skeet 9:30 a.m. Surfing Men's final 4 p.m. Surfing Women's final 5:12 p.m. Swimming Mixed 4x100m medley relay 3:58 p.m. Table tennis Women's singles 8:30 a.m. Tennis Men's doubles 6 a.m. Tennis Women's singles Third on courtThere’s also the U.S. women’s soccer quarterfinal against Japan at 9 a.m. Added Tamayo: “You’ve gotta manage your brain, you can’t go too hard.”Step 3: Have a pick-me-upChina’s Zheng Qinwen goes against Croatia’s Donna Vekić in the women’s tennis gold medal match.

Persons: Scott Hanson, Hanson, ”, we’re, “ RedZone, Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, LeBron James, Sha’Carri Richardson, Léon Marchand, Stephen Nedoroscik, ” Hanson, it’s, Gabriel Bouys, Tom Harris, Year’s Eves, “, Harris, Biles, Nedoroscik, Ledecky, Richardson, Men's, Athletics Women's, There’s, Pace, Ryan Crouser, Ben Stansall, Jonathan Tamayo, Tamayo, —, ” Tamayo, ” Ashton Harrison, Zheng Qinwen, Croatia’s Donna Vekić, Harrison, Devin Altieri —, ” Altieri, you’ve, Altieri, carbo, “ Don’t, Pascal Guyot, Oside, Oluwole, . Hanson, “ I’ve, Peacock's, RedZone, Dan Goldfarb, Sean Reilly, Henry Browne, Hannah Peters, Jamie Squire, Jonathan Nackstrand Organizations: NFL, Paris, Olympic, Getty Images, Times Square Alliance, Stade de France, Athletics, Women's, Athletics Men's, Badminton, Dressage, Japan, U.S, Puerto Rico, Getty, Indy, Pepsi, rugby, USA, Paris Games Locations: U.S, AFP, New York, Florida, Paris, Sebring

☆ Katie Ledecky just can’t stop making history
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Kyle Feldscher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Nanterre, France CNN —When you’re the most decorated women’s swimmer in history, it’s a little difficult to keep topping yourself. It’s the way she’s doing them. In this particular race, the focus was on Ledecky and Titmus from the jump. Within the first 100 meters of the race, Ledecky led Titmus by a head. The noise grew as they neared the wall, and Ledecky hit the wall 1.25 seconds ahead of her Australian nemesis.

Persons: Katie Ledecky, Ariarne, Larisa Latynina, •, Michael Phelps, it’s, ”, “, Titmus, Ledecky, ” Titmus, she’s, “ She’s, ” Ledecky, I’m, she’d, I’ve, – Organizations: France CNN, Olympics Locations: Nanterre, France, Australia, Soviet, Tokyo, Titmus, Ledecky

☆ ‘Table Tennis Grandma’ who made her Olympic debut at 58 says her dream came true, despite loss
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Kimmy Yam | Kimmy Yam Is A Reporter For Nbc Asian America. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Though the athlete, affectionately dubbed the “table tennis Grandma,” lost in the preliminary round on Saturday, bringing her Olympic journey to a close, she says still looking up. “I don’t feel very sad, because this is sport,” Zeng told Reuters. I feel so content.”Zeng, the oldest person to debut in Olympic table tennis, lost to 46-year-oldMariana Sahakian of Lebanon 4-1. At 58 years of age, Chinese-Chilean table tennis player Zhiying Zeng made her debut at the Paris Olympic Games as one of the longest-lived athletes. However, before the sport made its Olympic debut in 1988, table tennis introduced a paddle-related rule change.

Persons: Zeng Zhiying, Zeng, ”, ” Zeng, “, oldMariana, ’ ”, Zhiying Zeng, Rodrigo Arangua, Ni Xialian, Zeng’s, Ni, Sun Yingsha, Tania, she’s, Tia Tania, ” “ I’ve, I’ll, Zheng Haohao, Juan Antonio Jimenez Cobo, Zheng Organizations: Games, Reuters, CNN, Paris Olympic Games, Getty, Olympics, Chinese national, ”, Guardian, Pan, American Games, Juan Antonio Jimenez Cobo of, Sydney Games, NBC Asian Locations: China, Los Angeles, Chile, Lebanon, Santiago, AFP, Paris, Luxembourg, Juan Antonio Jimenez Cobo of Spain, NBC Asian America

☆ Dwyane Wade on Team USA's Olympic potential, embracing life as a broadcaster
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Despite being in France for the Paris Games for more than a week, Dwyane Wade has spent only one night in the City of Light. And I’m having a good time when I’m on air.”Wade has called the first two group games for the U.S. men’s basketball team, which is looking for its fifth straight gold medal. “This team is so deep, in six games we’re not going to get an opportunity to see how dope this team really is,” Wade says. “But I know basketball. In 2008, Wade was two summers removed from winning NBA Finals MVP but he still came off the bench that summer.

Persons: Dwyane Wade, they’ll, ” Wade, “, I’m, Wade, we’re, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Steve Kerr, Jayson Tatum didn’t, Joel Embiid, aren’t, ’ ” Wade, LeBron, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, ”, hasn’t, Shai, Gilgeous, Alexander, It’s, Noah Eagle, Eagle, “ I’ve Organizations: Paris Games, of Famer, Olympic, NBC, NBC News, U.S, NBA, Serbia, USA, TNT Locations: France, City of, Lille, Paris, Beijing, South Sudan, Sudan, Canada

The world's best athletes go to the Olympics vying for a coveted spot on the podium. Medal or not, these are some of the biggest winners of the Paris Olympics when it comes to internet adoration. Clark Kent / ‘pommel horse guy’Sure, most casual fans of the Olympics don't necessarily know what a pommel horse routine is. The ultimate hypemen: Snoop Dogg & Flavor FlavRapper Snoop Dogg — the self-proclaimed "MVP of the Olympics" — has been everywhere at the Olympics. The 2024 Paris Olympics mascot is a little red hat, known as a Phrygian cap (or a liberty cap), which is a symbol of the French revolutionaries.

Persons: Henrik Christiansen, Kim Ye, James Bond, Yusuf Dikeç, Clark Kent, Stephen Nedoroscik, there's, Snoop, Flav, —, He's, Michael Phelps, Maggie Steffens, Reddit, Alexis Ohanian, Veronica Fraley, Ilona Maher, TikTok, Tokyo Games she’s, she's, She's, Colin Jost, it's Colin Jost, Jost, it's, he's, Scarlett Johansson, “, ”, Savannah Guthrie, Giorgia Villa, it’s, fromage, they've Organizations: Paris, Shooters, Olympics, NBC Olympics, USA, U.S, rugby, Tokyo Games, NBC, Parmigiano Locations: United States, Paris, U.S, TikTok, Tahiti, Teahupo’o, Polynesia, France, Italy Italian

The second of the two female boxers whose gender identities have recently been scrutinized won her first fight at the Paris Olympics on Friday. Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan defeated Sitora Turdibekova of Uzbekistan in the 57 kg round of 16 match by unanimous decision and advanced to the quarterfinals. Her victory follows Thursday’s win by Algeria’s Imane Khelif, whose gender identity has also come into question in recent days, prompting a social media firestorm. The participation of Lin and Khelif in Olympic women’s boxing has sparked global outrage in recent days after reports resurfaced that the pair failed to meet gender eligibility tests at the Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi last year. “As with previous Olympic boxing competitions, the gender and age of the athletes are based on their passport,” the IOC said of its eligibility requirements.

Persons: Lin Yu, Sitora Turdibekova, Algeria’s Imane Khelif, Lin, Khelif, Angela Carini of, “, ”, ” Carini, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Harry Potter ”, J.K, Rowling, ” Trump, Tsai Ing, Anna Hamori of Organizations: Paris Olympics, Sporting, Tokyo Olympics —, “, Algerian Olympic, Sports Committee, International Boxing Association, IBA, Olympic, IOC, Paris, Unit Locations: Taiwan, Uzbekistan, New Delhi, Angela Carini of Italy, Anna Hamori of Hungary

☆ Olympians swam in the Seine after all. Some prepped with probiotics; others complained about the taste.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Olympians finally swam in the Seine after months of hype and speculation. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementFollowing a $1.5 billion investment that's been met with some suspicion, Olympians finally swam in the Seine on Wednesday — after the men's event was postponed because of high E. coli levels. Some athletes said they prepped with probiotics, while others complained about the inevitable gulps they got.

Persons: —, that's Organizations: Wall Street, Service, Business Locations: Seine

☆ Ice vests, extra breaks and slushies: Olympians are struggling to keep cool in the Paris heat
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

U.S. gymnastics superstar Simone Biles isn't the only Olympian feeling the Paris heat. A rain-soaked 2024 Olympics opening ceremony has since given way to sun and heat warnings, with temperatures in the French capital climbing to as high as 36 degrees Celsius (97 degrees Fahrenheit) in recent days. "Don't come for me about my hair," Biles said via Instagram before Tuesday's gymnastics team final. "IT WAS DONE but bus has NO AC and it's like 9,000 degrees. They give bottles to the players but the bottles don't stay cool, so, you know, you're drinking hot water out there," he added.

Persons: Jack Draper, Taylor Fritz, Suzanne, Lenglen, Simone Biles isn't, Biles, haven't, it's, Draper Organizations: US, Roland, Reuters Locations: Paris, Instagram, British

☆ Olympians are going wild over the chocolate muffins in the dining hall. They're easy to recreate.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The chocolate muffins went viral after Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen posted about them on TikTok. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIf the Olympic dining hall food could participate in a competition, the chocolate muffin would be a sure winner. The pastry went viral when Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen posted videos of himself devouring the dining hall snack. "Guys, I think I have a problem," he captioned a TikTok video that showed his drawer full of muffins.

Persons: Henrik Christiansen, — Organizations: Bakers, Service Locations: Norwegian

☆ An Olympian couldn’t pay her rent. Flavor Flav and Alexis Ohanian stepped in to help
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Scottie Andrew | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

“I compete in the Olympic Games TOMORROW and can’t even pay my rent,” she wrote on X, punctuating with an emoji wearing an incredulous expression. Enter Flavor Flav, the “hype man” of the US water polo teams, and Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian. The men, who’ve been cheering on Team USA at the Paris Olympics all week, banded together to not only pay Fraley’s rent for the month but cover her rent for the rest of 2024. Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty ImagesFlav has been one of the most consistent and vocal supporters of women athletes at the Paris Olympics. Now, he sponsors both the US men’s and women’s water polo teams.

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