Sports

Photos and takeaways from Paris Olympics Day 8

By Jenna Fryer, Associated Press

Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky led a strong showing for the United States, American sprinter Sha'carri Richardson won silver in the women's 100-meter dash and Zheng Qinwen won China’s first Olympic tennis singles gold.

Photos and takeaways from Paris Olympics Day 6

By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press

Simone Biles dazzles once again, Canada's teenage swimming sensation Summer McIntosh sets an Olympic record and China's Zheng Qinwen defeats top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland in a surprise tennis upset.

Photos and takeaways from Paris Olympics Day 5

By Andrew Dampf, Associated Press

Katie Ledecky dominates the 1,500-meter freestyle, an ambitious plan to clean up the long-polluted Seine River pays off and Adriana Ruano wins Guatemala’s first ever Olympic gold medal.

Photos and takeaways from Paris Olympics Day 4

By Tales Azzoni, Associated Press

Biles on the top of the podium again, a Gauff upset and U.S. swimming woes.

How Simone Biles rewrote the language of gymnastics

By Will Graves, Associated Press

The 27-year-old American star has been intent almost from the start on pushing the sport in new directions by doing things that have never been done before.

Takeaways and photos from Paris Olympics Day 3

By Jenna Fryer, Associated Press

CoCo cruises, another teen rules and China dominates diving.

Are the 2024 Paris Olympics gender equal? That depends how you measure it

By Hannah Grabenstein

Experts say that while the IOC has made substantial progress in leveling the playing field for women in its decadeslong push for gender parity, there is still a lot of work to do, for women, transgender and nonbinary athletes.

The history of spectacular Olympic opening ceremonies

By Catherine Baker, The Conversation

These flashy events, which kick off each games, aim to tell fresh stories about the host city and country, and set new creative standards for live mega-events.

PHOTOS: Paris debuts Olympic Games with star-studded ceremony on the Seine

By John Leicester, Associated Press

Crowds crammed along the rive and watching from balconies “oohed” and “ahhed” as Olympic teams began parading in boats along the waterway.

With big goals and gambles, Paris aims to rekindle love for the Olympics

By John Leicester, Associated Press

After two toned-down, pandemic-hampered Olympics, expect a bold celebration. The heady marriage of sports and France's world-renowned capital of fashion, gastronomy and culture could also help secure the Olympics' longer-term future.