How the Paris 2024 Village was transformed for Paralympians with accessibility in mind

These quickly became a favorite among the athletes, adding an element of fun to their mobility. One scene that captured this joy involved ... a former French para-athlete and head of integration for ... Read More

Local Olympians won medals, fell short, overcame injuries and broke records. Here are their stories.

For the more than three dozen athletes with Illinois ties, these Olympics will be the one where they broke a world record, fell short of their ... As Paris says au revoir to the 2024 Summer ... Read More

Paris and the Olympics have changed each other during their summer fling

After the 100-year wait since Paris' last Games, no one can say when France's capital ... during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. Credit: AP/Matthias ... Read More

2024 Paris Olympics: Why do Olympic athletes bite their medals?

For sports fans around the world, it’s a familiar image, one that ... of the 2024 Paris Olympics It’s common for athletes from the United States or elsewhere to grip on to their medal ... Read More

Paris embraces 2024 Olympics and Paralympics as lasting fixtures of the city

When Paris won the bid to host the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, they declared it would be a “Games Wide Open,” inviting everyone to experience the Games regardless of circumstance. Tony Estanguet, ... Read More

What three athletes took the Olympic flag through Los Angeles?

Courtney also competed for Team USA in the Tokyo Olympics ... events in Atlanta in 1996. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly ... Read More

How Much Athletes Earn For Winning Medals At The Paris Olympics, By Country

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have officially ... solidified their position as the leading Olympic powerhouse. China and the host nation, France, rounded out the top three in the overall ... Read More

2024 Olympics: List of athletes with Iowa connections to earn medals in Paris

Dozens of athletes with Iowa connections competed in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. A few also enjoyed success and took home a medal. Here are all the Iowans who medaled in the 2024 Olympics ... Read More

How to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony today

It's time to say au revoir to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, but not before celebrating one ... athletes and nations unite for the final moments of the Olympic Games. Keep reading to find out ... Read More

The Most Viral Moments from the 2024 Summer Olympics

Elsa/Getty Images The 2024 Summer Olympics ... wrote in one of the videos, while in another, he is seen eating the chocolatey treat out of a drawer in his room. Snoop Dogg, who is in Paris ... Read More