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The Seine River, the romantic lifeblood of Paris, is set to reopen for swimming after 100 years. But the cursed clean-up project has become an important lesson for future Olympics
Paris isn’t Paris without the River Seine. The 780-kilometer-long river, which runs through the city of light and curves around…
Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt notoriously ate only chicken nuggets during the Beijing Games. He’s not alone in unconventional…
Olympic gymnast Suni Lee recites a 10-word rallying cry to reduce stress and boost confidence
The results are in, and Suni Lee is heading to Paris for the 2024 Olympics as one of five women,…
U.S. joins these other countries bringing AC units to Paris Olympics despite French effort to cool rooms with pipes underneath floors
The U.S. Olympic team is one of a handful that will supply air conditioners for their athletes at the Paris…
Team Vitality is marking one of the busiest summers for traditional sports and esports alike–including the Olympic Games in Paris,…
India and Pakistan continue to swelter in record breaking heat of 50C/122F, Mexico’s deadly heat dome is headed for the…
Swiss-based, New York-listed running shoe business On is on an upward sprint. Its signature cratered shoes have become a favorite…
A U.S. women’s Olympic team asked for more support, so Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav stepped up. ‘Yo, I’m going to be the biggest hype man that they ever had’
Maggie Steffens asked for more support for the U.S. women’s water polo team, and the captain received one particularly surprising…
Luxury rental prices for Paris Olympics slashed by half or more as demand comes in weak
Parisians hoping to rent out their splashy apartments at a premium during this summer’s Olympics are starting to temper their lofty ambitions,…
Athletes triumphing in track and field at this year’s Paris Olympics won’t just claim gold; they’ll also get a $50,000 prize
Winners of track and field events at this year’s Olympics in Paris will receive more than just a gold medal. They’ll also…