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Central Paris Locks Down For Olympics As Athletes Arrive

French security forces began locking down large parts of central Paris on Thursday ahead of the hugely complex Olympics opening ceremony next week on the river Seine.

International Business Times

No half measures as Green guns for Kenny's kayak mantle

Tom Green and Jean van der Westhuyzen would make Australian Olympic history if they can adapt to the shortened distance and defend their K2 gold medal in Paris.

AAP

Brand Olympics: do the famous rings deliver value to host countries?

The cost of hosting Paris 2024, the 33rd Olympics, is predicted to be more than A$14 billion.

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Swim star McKeown on cusp of Olympic greatness: coach

Swimmer Kaylee McKeown isn't taking heed of the hype as she targets three individual Olympic gold medals at the Paris Games.

AAP

Next gen Boomers capable of new Games mark: Goorjian

Encouraging displays against Serbia and the US have given coach Brian Goorjian cause for optimism as the new-look Boomers chase Olympic medal glory in Paris.

AAP

Delta organizes send-off for Team USA Olympic athletes at Atlanta airport

Delta Air Lines is celebrating members of Team USA as the athletes head off to Paris for the Summer Olympic Games

The Independent UK

Three Storylines to Watch in Beach Volleyball at 2024 Paris Olympics

Here are three big narratives to keep an eye on during the exciting event.

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Car Hits Paris Cafe Terrace, One Dead, Several Seriously Hurt

A motorist ploughed a vehicle into a cafe terrace in Olympic host city Paris on Wednesday evening, killing one person and seriously injuring several others, officials told AFP, suggesting the incident was a traffic accident.

International Business Times

Police hunt driver after car ploughs into Paris restaurant leaving one dead and six injured

One dead and three in critical state, with the driver fleeing the scene

The Independent UK

Kate Douglass Is Set to Be Team USA’s Swiss Army Knife in Paris

The 22-year-old, who isn’t even competing in all the events she qualified for this summer, has all the tools to be America’s next great Olympic success story in the pool.

Sports Illustrated

In and on the water, French troops secure the River Seine for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony

France’s armed forces have been deployed along the River Seine to make it safe, both in and out of the water during the grandiose opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK

French Troops Gear Up To Secure Olympic Ceremonies

French troops are out in force around Paris's river Seine, equipped with everything from drones to dogs, as the countdown to the riverside Olympic Games opening ceremony ticks towards zero.

International Business Times

France Faces Political Turmoil Ahead Of Paris Olympics

France grapples with political turmoil post-legislative elections as factions vie for power and a new government formation remains uncertain.

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Tom Daley fired up by ‘gold medal’ feeling of his children cheering him on

Tom Daley says the pressure is off and he is just happy to be competing in front of his kids as he prepares for his fifth Olympics

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The Independent UK

Zharnel Hughes aiming to do talking on track against outspoken rival Noah Lyles

The two could be in contention against each other for Olympic gold in Paris this summer.

The Independent UK

Tom Daley says his body is feeling the strain of gearing up for fifth Olympics

Daley will compete alongside Noah Williams in the 10-metre synchro event.

Evening Standard

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Plus! Paris Olympics 2024: Mayor swims Seine ‘to prove river’s clean’

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Why isn't Kylian Mbappe at the Olympics?

The Paris Olympics start on July 26, but why won't France's most iconic player be representing his nation?

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Why aren't Team GB in the Olympics for football?

Hot on the heels of Euro 2024 will be the summer's other major sporting event - the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK

Who is Rebecca McGowan? Taekwondo star striving for medal after winning ‘biggest battle’ to reach Paris 2024

The 24-year-old edged double OIympic bronze medallist Bianca Cook for a spot in Paris after a gruelling selection process

France 24

Parisian cultural sector braces for a fall during 2024 Olympics: ‘We’re the big losers’

In the next few weeks, millions of people will descend on the French capital to attend one of the world’s biggest sporting events: the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. But most will turn their backs on Paris’s cultural attractions, many of which are expecting the worst revenue drop in years. While…

France 24

A look at upcoming blockbusters hitting theatres this summer

We take a look at some of the summer blockbusters filling air-conditioned movie theatres around the globe, as film critic Lisa Nesselson showcases some of the more enticing meteorological, extraterrestrial and fantastical pictures coming to the big screen. Jacque Audiard’s award-winning “Emilia Perez” opens in French cinemas after a warm…

The Times of India

Paris Olympics: Jyothi Yarraji ready to put end to her mother's enormous struggles

NEW DELHI: Jyothi Yarraji's every stride and jump over the hurdles on the track seems to symbolize her determination to overcome the hardships faced by her mother, Kumari, who tirelessly worked two jobs in Visakhapatnam as a domestic help and a hospital cleaner to support their family.

The Independent UK

Is the River Seine clean for Olympic swimming? Paris mayor takes a dip to prove a point

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo says the water was ‘a little cool but not so bad’ after swimming in the Seine last week

AVNetwork

Audio-Technica to Provide Broadcast Equipment Solutions for NBC Sports in Paris

NBC Sports will utilize Audio-Technica microphones and broadcast headsets and headphones.

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