Aug 09 Watch 4:27 The images that have defined the Paris Olympics By Mike Fritz, Mary Fecteau The two weeks of Olympic competition have brought us record-breaking athleticism on a global stage like no other. We take a look back at the iconic images that defined this year’s Olympic games and talk to the photographers at Getty… Continue watching
Aug 08 Watch 6:15 Activists accuse authorities of ‘social cleansing’ for clearing homeless out of Paris By Ross Cullen, Nadia Becir, Layla Quran The 2024 Olympics are coming to an end, but in the lead-up to and during the games, French authorities cleared thousands of homeless people out of Paris. Police cited security reasons, but homeless advocates see it differently. Ross Cullen of… Continue watching
Aug 07 Watch 9:13 False accusations surrounding Olympic boxer highlight debate around gender and sports By William Brangham, Sam Lane, Joshua Barajas, Mekhi Hill The 2024 Olympics have garnered tens of millions of viewers with jaw-dropping performances and compelling storylines. But in recent days, controversy surrounding the gender of one boxer has also consumed headlines. William Brangham discussed what this says about the future… Continue watching
Aug 07 How Russian disinformation campaigns have sought to undermine the Paris Olympics By David Klepper, Associated Press Moscow is making its presence felt during the Paris Games, with groups linked to Russia’s government using online disinformation and state propaganda to spread incendiary claims and attack the host country. Continue reading
Aug 07 Israel’s Olympic team says some athletes have received threats in Paris By Jeffrey Schaeffer, Kwiyeon Ha, Associated Press Israel's Olympic team said athletes have received threats as they compete in Paris. It comes amid larger tensions over Palestinian deaths during the war in Gaza. Continue reading
Aug 07 Open water swimmers jump in the Seine River amid safety concerns By Paul Newberry, Associated Press Despite massive efforts to clear the Seine, water quality has been a constant concern throughout the Games. Continue reading
Aug 06 Olympic marathon swim test canceled over Seine water quality concerns By Kate Brumback, Tom Nouvian, Associated Press A test run meant to allow Olympic athletes to familiarize themselves with the marathon swimming course in the Seine River was canceled Tuesday over concerns about water quality in the Paris waterway. Continue reading
Aug 05 Pregnant Olympians are pushing the boundaries of possibility in Paris By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press Pregnant athletes are pushing boundaries in Paris by competing ever later into pregnancy. Continue reading
Aug 05 Simone Biles finishes Olympic return with silver medals on beam and floor exercise By Will Graves, Associated Press Biles earned silver in the floor exercise finals on Monday after a routine that included a couple of costly steps out of bounds. Continue reading
Aug 04 Belgium withdraws from mixed relay triathlon after athlete who swam in Seine falls ill By Kate Brumback, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Claire Michel, who competed in the women's triathlon Wednesday, “is unfortunately ill and will have to withdraw from the competition,” the Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee said in a statement. Continue reading