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The day after the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, French people woke up with stars in their eyes and a touch of nostalgia after more than fifteen days of festivities. In the central 7th arrondissement of the capital, close to the competition sites and the Eiffel Tower, the owner of a typical Parisian news kiosk sipped his morning coffee while stacking the latest French and international newspapers. Most French and foreign press celebrated the success of the Paris Olympics. "A newfound fervour," "France dazzles the world," or simply "Thank you" are the main titles on the front pages of ...
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The Paris 2024 Olympics ended with the United States reaching the top of the medal table, followed by China. The US ranked first for the fourth consecutive time at the Olympics, while the top European team, France, finished fourth behind China, Japan and Australia. The latest editions of the Olympics — Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 — have been dominated by the US-Chinese duopoly, but that hasn't always been the case. During the history of the modern Olympic Games, first held in Greece in 1896, Europe was by far the most successful continent, followed by the Americas. In recent years, however, Asia...
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After three weeks of Olympic competitions, the Paris 2024 schedule shows that more than 52% of the male sporting events were scheduled between 8 pm and 9 pm. This means a gender-balanced timetable was almost reached — with one day away from reaching the goal. However, the days around the opening and closing ceremonies had more male Olympic events than female ones. Having an event shown during prime time can mean greater publicity and associated sponsorship for athletes, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) does not provide monetary compensation to Olympians — not even to gold medalists...
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As Sha'Carri Richardson crossed the 100-metre finish line in first place, her gesture of triumph was to mime wiping sweat off her brow. As she flicked the non-existent droplets from her fingers, she flaunted her dazzling manicure to the cameras. Athletes from badminton stars to discus throwers have come to the Olympics with bold nail art - and experts suggest it's not just a fashion statement. Dr Danielle Adams Norenberg, the head of psychology at the UK Sports Institute who works with Team Great Britain, told The Guardian that fancy acrylics can give athletes a confidence boost. “I’m all for ...
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“I have been trading pins and medals for 40 years”, Robert Prat from Monaco tells Euronews Culture. A keen memorabilia collector, the 87 year old has a “collection of around 5,000 Olympics pins from around the world”. The ex-fencing coach plans to divide his time between watching sporting events and meeting other collectors. However, managing such a treasure trove is no mean feat, requiring organisation and space. “I store all of my collectables in shoe boxes which are piled up around my house. My wife used to like buying shoes so it was a good compromise!", he says while laughing. Scrolling t...
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The thought of cardboard beds gave many athletes sleepless nights in the lead up to Paris 2024. Now competitors are settled in the Olympic Village, the eco-friendly sleeping arrangements continue to create a stir. Some teams have taken matters into their own hands by upgrading their beds or even refusing to sleep in the Village. Will this reverse the good intentions of making this the most sustainable Games yet? Why are cardboard beds being used in the Olympic Village?When cardboard beds made their Olympic debut at the COVID-era 2021 Tokyo Games, rumours swirled that they were designed to prev...
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The Team Japan House has opened in central Paris for the 2024 Summer Games, featuring an exhibition that explores the influence of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics on the current Paris Games. The house will serve as a venue for the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) to hold press conferences and promote Japanese culture to the public. One notable example of this influence is the cardboard beds for athletes, which first appeared in Tokyo three years ago and were designed by a Japanese company called Airweave. During the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, athletes dubbed the beds as "anti-sex," playing on a rumour that ...
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Paris is expecting temperatures of 35C and high humidity this week as the city continues to host the 2024 Olympic Games. France’s meteorological agency has issued a ‘yellow alert’ weather warning for heatwaves and storms on Tuesday after warm weather began on Sunday. It is the second of four levels with high temperatures expected to linger overnight into Wednesday. Météo-France’s warning advises people to “be attentive” when playing sports or engaging in physical activity outdoors. With most of the Games taking place in or around the city, the high temperatures are likely to be a concern for a...
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The Olympic Games spotlight the world’s most breathtaking athletic achievements - quite literally. For those taking part in Paris 2024, a majority are likely to suffer in some way from the same chronic condition. Between 15 and 20 per cent of Olympic athletes have asthma, according to a 2023 study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. The same study states that up to 80 per cent of endurance sport athletes are affected by exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB), otherwise known as exercise-induced asthma. Medicine to treat asthma could help reduce ‘life-thre...
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A steady stream of athletes and support staff has started flowing through arrivals terminals at Paris airports as the Olympic Games opening ceremony looms ever closer. Maria Luisa Doig Calderon, a fencer from Peru, has travelled to Paris to take part in her third Olympiad, this time as her country's flag bearer. She couldn't more excited. "The Olympic Games is the dream that every athlete wants to achieve", she told the Associated Press as she waited by the registration desk set up in the 2F terminal at Charles de Gaulle Airport. A seasoned British athlete, Kirsty Gilmour has a few tricks up h...
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