PARIS — Many Olympic athletes take to Instagram to share news of their exploits, trials, victories and heartbreaks. After her fencing event ended last week, Egypt’s Nada Hafez shared a little bit more. She’d been fencing for two, the athlete revealed — and in fact had been pregnant for seven months. “What appears to you … Read more
PARIS — PARIS (AP) — Olympic boxer Imane Khelif said the wave of hateful scrutiny she has faced over misconceptions about her gender “harms human dignity,” and she called for an end to bullying athletes after being greatly affected by the international backlash against her. The Algerian athlete spoke about her tumultuous Olympic experience on … Read more
PARIS — At the Paris Olympics, whether the water quality in the Seine River is safe enough to host some swimming events has been a major question. Bacteria levels in the river fluctuate constantly, and daily water samples are tested so organizers can assess the risk and determine whether swims in the long-polluted Paris waterway … Read more
CRETEIL, France — In a sweltering enclosed stage, several dancers perform synchronized routines before scattering, as others practice twisting handstands and tumbles. Amid this, Mourad Merzouki directs them, ensuring their hip-hop moves are flawless. It’s the final day of rehearsals for the renowned French-Algerian choreographer and his energetic group of dancers who are preparing themselves … Read more
CRETEIL, France — In a sweltering enclosed stage, several dancers perform synchronized routines before scattering, as others practice twisting handstands and tumbles. Amid this, Mourad Merzouki directs them, ensuring their hip-hop moves are flawless. It’s the final day of rehearsals for the renowned French-Algerian choreographer and his energetic group of dancers who are preparing themselves … Read more
PARIS — PARIS (AP) — Laurie Hernandez pauses briefly and taps her head. “There’s a lot going on in here,” the two-time Olympic gymnastics medalist turned TV analyst said with a laugh. “There’s a lot of chatter.” Yes, there is. And whatever gets through the filter — which, to be clear, is most of it … Read more
PARIS — Sharon Stone leaped with joy at the sight of Carl Lewis and was left speechless when Michael Phelps entered the room. During the Sports for Peace gala at the Four Seasons George V in Paris many shared Stone’s exuberance for the two iconic Olympians. Phelps and Lewis were honored for their outstanding contributions … Read more
PARIS — True to their word, the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team showed up to see Simone Biles at the Paris Games. And she didn’t disappoint. Several members of the Olympic squad — Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Tyrese Haliburton and Jrue Holiday among them — were in Paris on Thursday night to watch … Read more
PARIS — The latest updates on news in an action-packed day of events Saturday at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including women’s soccer, Sha’Carri Richardson going for an Olympic gold, Imane Khelif possibly clinching an Olympic boxing medal and swimmer Katie Ledecky going for her ninth gold medal: Halfway to its goal of gold, the U.S. … Read more
PARIS — On the other side of the Atlantic from Wall Street, a market — more wholesome than cutthroat — has sprung up at the Paris Olympics. The commodity at the center of it all? Pins. The city has seen an influx of collectors from all over the world, each eager to begin or expand … Read more
