President Biden and Vice President Harris are facing criticism for their continued silence about what appeared to be a drag parody of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” that was featured during the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Olympics on Friday – a display that prompted outrage worldwide, but no reaction yet from the White...
Many French people have reacted to the Olympic Games’ controversial opening ceremonies held in Paris on Friday, and not all responses are positive.The opening ceremonies, held mainly as a boat parade down the River Seine, featured performances from international artists like Céline Dion and Olympian athletes onboard boats designated by country.The ceremonies also featured a...
The face of U.S. men’s track and field is reminding everyone that that is still the case. Noah Lyles is the overwhelming favorite to win the 200-meter race at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris (he’s even going for the world record), and he’s very likely to medal in the 100-meter, as well. The 27-year-old...
History will be made in Paris on Friday when more than 10,000 of the world’s best athletes gather for a never-before-seen opening ceremony that will highlight the most iconic Parisian landmarks. The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris marks a return to normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Games in Tokyo to be delayed until...
The Opening Ceremony is underway for the Paris Olympics, and heads were turned early on. In between listing all of the countries participating in the Games, there have been several performances that represent France’s history and culture. Preparations for the upcoming Paris Olympics opening ceremony are underway near the Eiffel Tower on July 24, 2024,...
The 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in Paris has sparked international outrage with drag-queen themed imagery of religious and historical figures. In between listing all the countries participating in the Olympic Games, there have been several performances riffing on France’s history and culture, such as a headless Marie Antoinette, the last queen prior to being executed...
Twenty-four French athletes were Olympic torchbearers, but a special duo received the honor of lighting the cauldron. The torch’s final trek began with soccer legend Zinedine Zidane, and it was eventually handed to two French Olympic heroes who each won three Olympic gold medals. Track star Marie-José Pérec and judoka Teddy Riner lit the cauldron,...
A major rail system in France has been massively disrupted ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremonies later today. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) tweeted Friday morning that “Following this massive attack aimed at paralyzing the high-speed line network, a large number of trains were diverted or canceled.” Jean-Pierre Farandou, the...
Seeing sports as unifying is not a new concept. Earlier this week, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach spoke to an audience that included French President Emmanuel Macron and other officials, addressing the importance of promoting “Olympic values” during a period of overwhelming global conflict. IOC President Thomas Bach gestures during the Athletes’ Call for...
With the 2024 Paris Olympic Games underway, here are some of Team USA’s stars to look out for over the next couple of weeks. Jimmer Fredette (3×3 men’s basketball) Jimmer Fredette, a 3v3 basketball athlete, poses for a portrait during the 2024 Team USA Media Summit at Marriott Marquis Hotel April 17, 2024, in New...
