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From Marseille to Mont-Blanc: What to know about the journey of the Olympic torch to Paris

β€” May 7th 2024 at 15:43
After being lit in Ancient Olympia on April 16 and being carried around Greece, the Olympic torch will soon arrive in France aboard a three-mast ship named Belem.

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Simone Biles recalls she 'did indeed black out' at pre-wedding party last year

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” May 7th 2024 at 11:34
Olympics star Simone Biles recalled blacking out at a pre-wedding party with her family last year as she celebrated her 1-year wedding anniversary to Jonathan Owens.

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Alica Schmidt, track star dubbed 'world's sexiest athlete,' qualifies for 2024 Olympics

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” May 7th 2024 at 07:54
German track and field star Alica Schmidt, who has been dubbed the "world's sexiest athlete," qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics over the weekend.

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French cyberwarriors ready to test their defense against hackers and malware during the Olympics

β€” May 3rd 2024 at 15:39
Cyberwarriors are training for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris and have turned to friendly hackers to examine their defenses; opponents could include Russian military hackers or ransomware gangs.

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Paris implements massive water storage basin to clean up the River Seine for Olympic swimming

β€” May 3rd 2024 at 06:17
French officials have inaugurated a storage basin meant to keep the River Seine cleaner. The Seine is set to be the venue for marathon swimming at the Paris Games.

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Anti-Israel protesters push for restrictions for Israel in upcoming Olympics

By: Chantz Martin β€” May 1st 2024 at 18:29
Anti-Israel protesters pushed for restrictions on Israel's participation in upcoming Olympic Games, citing the example of Russian athletes who compete under a neutral flag.

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Bon appΓ©tit: A look at the foods Olympic athletes will be served in Paris this summer

β€” May 1st 2024 at 09:51
Athletes in the 2024 Paris Olympics can indulge in a culinary experience featuring gourmet dishes crafted by renowned French chefs, according to officials.

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As Olympics near, Paris police clear 100 migrants from camp near City Hall

β€” April 30th 2024 at 09:46
Paris police cleared a migrant camp in the city. Aid groups say it is part of a campaign to beautify the city before it hosts the Summer Olympics.

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Chinese doping on their mind, US athletes send letter to America's drug czar asking for answers

β€” April 29th 2024 at 16:24
American athlete groups are calling for an independent investigation into the case of nearly 2 dozen Chinese swimmers who were not sanctioned after having positive tests for a banned heart medication.

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Father and former coach of Olympic champion charged with child abuse, lawyer says

β€” April 29th 2024 at 07:08
Gjert Ingebrigtsen, the father and former coach of Olympic champion runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen, has been charged with abusing one of his other children.

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Olympic great Gabby Douglas makes gymnastics return after 8 years away

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” April 28th 2024 at 09:39
Olympic legend Gabby Douglas made her official return to gymnastics on Saturday at the American Classic. She scored a 50.65 at the event.

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Massive policing for Paris Olympics to include security checks for some of the capital's residents

β€” April 25th 2024 at 17:01
Paris police chief Laurent Nunez said Thursday that anti-terrorism measures put in place to safeguard the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony will 'apply to all buildings along the route.'

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Macron takes part in charity soccer game ahead of Paris Olympics

β€” April 24th 2024 at 14:07
French President Emmanuel Macron participated in a charity match on Wednesday alongside celebrity players and soccer legends at a club west of Paris.

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Barbie to release new doll modeled after Olympian figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi

β€” April 24th 2024 at 09:23
Timed for AAPI Heritage Month in May, Barbie is releasing a new doll based on Olympian figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi, who herself loved Barbies as a child.

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Enhanced Games founder calls for 'reform' after Chinese swimmers' PED controversy

By: Ryan Morik β€” April 23rd 2024 at 19:26
Enhanced Games founder Dr. Aron D'Souza is calling for "reform" after 23 Chinese swimmers competed in the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned substance.

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Paris Charles de Gaulle airport unveils new baggage handling system ahead of Olympics

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 17:17
Paris Charles de Gaulle airport has unveiled a new baggage handling system ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, which includes a revamped scanner system.

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Paris mayor confident River Seine's water quality good enough for Olympic swimming

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 15:18
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo expressed confidence Tuesday that the River Seine's water quality will allow for Olympic swimming this summer.

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DOJ settles with Larry Nassar victims for $138.7M over FBI's mishandling of sex assault allegations

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” April 23rd 2024 at 14:42
The Justice Department on Tuesday announced it settled with Larry Nassar abuse victims for $138.7 million over the FBI's mishandling of the investigation.

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World Anti-Doping Agency stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers before 2021 Tokyo Olympics

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 16:57
The World Anti-Doping Agency has said it stands by its decision to clear more than 20 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned heart medication before the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

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Caitlin Clark's start in WNBA will act as her tryout for a spot on the US women's Olympic basketball team

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 10:31
Caitlin Clark will be watched closely by the U.S. women’s basketball selection committee as she starts the WNBA to see if she has what it takes to join the team in Paris for the Olympics this summer.

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Ex-French Olympian rips Joel Embiid for choosing to play for Team USA over France at Paris Olympics

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” April 22nd 2024 at 06:07
A former French Olympic men's basketball player ripped Joel Embiid for choosing to play for Team USA over France in the upcoming Olympics.

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Olympic medalist Jordan Burroughs gets into verbal confrontation with unruly fan after heartbreak at US trials

By: Paulina Dedaj β€” April 20th 2024 at 16:51
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs confronted an unruly fan in the stands at the U.S. wrestling trials on Penn State’s campus Friday Night.

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World Anti-Doping Agency says why Chinese swimmers were cleared despite positive tests for banned substance

By: Ryan Morik β€” April 20th 2024 at 14:10
The World Anti-Doping Agency says it cleared Chinese swimmers to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned heart medication.

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Olympic star Katie Ledecky hopeful to meet Caitlin Clark: 'She's great'

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” April 20th 2024 at 03:50
Olympic hero Katie Ledecky praised Caitlin Clark and what she did for women's college basketball as she embarked on a journey to the pros.

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Olympic torch makes Acropolis overnight stop a week before handover to Paris organizers

β€” April 19th 2024 at 16:10
The flame that will burn at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics is spending the night at the Acropolis in Athens before being delivered to French officials next week.

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Simone Biles responds to backlash and TikTok trends after NFL husband's viral interview: 'I broke down'

By: Ashlyn Messier β€” April 19th 2024 at 13:09
In a recent interview, Olympian Simone Biles opens up about the viral video of her husband saying that he "didn't know who she was" when they first matched on a celebrity dating app.

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French Olympic athletes to receive mental health protection in response to heightened cyberbullying

β€” April 19th 2024 at 10:29
French athletes participating in the Paris Olympics and Paralympics will receive mental health support to combat online harassment and cyberbullying, officials said.

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Olympic organizers announce plans to use AI in sports ahead of Paris games

β€” April 19th 2024 at 08:02
The International Olympic Committee on Friday announced plans to use AI in various Olympic aspects, including athlete identification, training and judging.

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Olympic star Katie Ledecky welcomes competitive action in pool ahead of Paris Games

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” April 19th 2024 at 04:00
Katie Ledecky's reign as the best swimmer in the world could be jeopardy this summer at the Paris Olympics, but she maintained that she's enjoying the competition.

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Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton lives life 'joyfully' and 'faithfully' after 3rd brain tumor diagnosis

By: Paulina Dedaj β€” April 18th 2024 at 05:27
Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton spoke to Fox News Digital about his experience as a cancer survivor and how his excellence in figure skating has given him a platform to do more.

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Katie Ledecky talks 'true honor' of representing Team USA on Olympic stage

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” April 18th 2024 at 03:00
Olympic champion Katie Ledecky talked to Fox News Digital about what it means to her to be representing the United States on the global stage.

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Simone Biles recalls fearing the worst after suffering β€˜twisties’ in 2020 Olympics: β€˜America hates me’

By: Paulina Dedaj β€” April 17th 2024 at 20:04
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles opened up about her struggles at the 2020 Games in Tokyo, revealing that she feared "America hates me" after her failed vault in the team final.

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French police evict hundreds from abandoned Paris warehouse ahead of Olympics

β€” April 17th 2024 at 18:43
Ahead of the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, French police on Wednesday carried out a large-scale eviction at the country's biggest squat which had become home to around 450 migrants.

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Justice Department to pay $100M to victims of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse after FBI mishandled claims: report

By: Scott Thompson β€” April 17th 2024 at 18:38
The Justice Department has reportedly agreed to pay $100 million to victims of Larry Nassar's abuse following the FBI's mishandling of initial sexual abuse claims.

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Despite security risks, plans to open Paris Olympics on River Seine remain unchanged and on track

β€” April 17th 2024 at 17:40
Amid security concerns, French officials have insisted that preparations to hold the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine River are still in full swing and will go ahead as planned.

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USA Basketball's official roster for the Olympic men's team has been announced and its full of NBA all-stars

β€” April 17th 2024 at 12:48
Team USA has officially announced the men's basketball roster set to play at the Paris Olympics in France this summer and its full of the biggest names in the NBA.

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Noah Eagle selected as play-by-play voice announcer for USA basketball games at Olympics

β€” April 17th 2024 at 11:17
Noah Eagle was selected to be the play-by-play voice for the USA Basketball men's and women's games and the medal rounds at the Paris Olympics in France.

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Olympic star Katie Ledecky dishes on diet and training regimen as she announces new partnership

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” April 17th 2024 at 08:14
Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky talked to Fox News Digital about her diet and training ahead of the announcement of her partnership with Core Power.

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Boston Marathon winners eye Paris Olympics following stunning victories

β€” April 16th 2024 at 17:50
Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia and Hellen Obiri of Kenya, the two winners of this year's Boston Marathon, are now prime candidates for this year's Paris Olympics.

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Olympic torch-lighting ceremony explained: What to know ahead of the Paris Games

β€” April 16th 2024 at 12:04
The Olympic flame-lighting ceremony has roots in ancient Greece and connects modern Olympic Games to their origin. The flame for the Paris games was lit on April 16, 2024.

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Ahead of Olympic Games, Paris grapples with security, transportation preparations

β€” April 16th 2024 at 11:44
Measures are being taken to prepare Paris' security and transportation for the upcoming Olympics, which will flood the city with millions more people than usual.

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Paris prepares for 100-day countdown to Olympics, aiming to reignite passion for the Games

β€” April 15th 2024 at 10:36
April 17 marks the 100 days countdown to the Paris Olympics ambitious opening ceremony. The city is aiming to rekindle love for the Games, officials say.

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Massachusetts National Guard members kick off the 128th Boston Marathon

β€” April 15th 2024 at 07:17
The 128th Boston Marathon kicked off with a group of Massachusetts National Guard members crossing the start line, marking the race's start in Hopkinton.

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US Olympic uniform for track athletes sparks concerns about coverage: 'Everything's showing'

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” April 14th 2024 at 20:10
Team USA's track and field uniforms drew anger across social media last week, sparking a debate over what was acceptable to wear in the field of play.

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As many cities sour on hosting the Olympics, Salt Lake City's enthusiasm endures

β€” April 10th 2024 at 18:02
The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday showed support for an effort to bring the Winter Games back to Salt Lake City in 2034; Olympic fever burns strong in Utah's capital.

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Olympic 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius who shot girlfriend struggles to find job after prison time: report

By: Michael Ruiz β€” April 10th 2024 at 14:22
South Africa's Oscar Pistorius is struggling to find employment after prison as members of his church see him as a "shadow" of the man he once was, report says.

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In an Olympics first, track and field gold medalists to be awarded prize money

β€” April 10th 2024 at 08:38
Track and field will become the first Olympic sport to award prize money to gold medalists, though some countries and sponsors pay their athletes as well. Winners will receive $50,000.

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