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Elite special forces protect the Olympic flame as it arrives in France for the 2024 Paris Olympics: photos

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Thousands watch the closely guarded Olympic flame arrive into the Old Port of Marseille, on May 8, 2024.

Before home crowd, Cray seeks Olympic standard

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Eric Cray feels there’s no better place to punch a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics than in front of a supportive home crowd. And the six-time Southeast Asian Games 400-meter hurdles champion has set that benchmark for himself at the…

Spectacular scenes as the Olympic flame arrives in France ahead of Paris 2024 Games on board a 19th century ship after 12-day voyage from Greece

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The flame was brought to the southern French port of Marseille from Greece on the three-masted Belem, 79 days before the Olympics begin.

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Ukraine anticipates tensions with Russians at Paris Olympics

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Ukrainian officials are telling their country's Olympic team to stay away from the Russians and Belarusians competing as neutral athletes during the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.

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In photos: The Olympic flame arrives in the French port of Marseille

The Olympic flame spent 12 days at sea before arriving in the French port of Marseille on a three-mast ship for a ceremony kicking off the Paris 2024 Games season.

Olympic flame arrives on French soil for Paris Games

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The Olympic flame arrived in France at Marseille on Wednesday on board a 19th century ship in front of 150,000 spectators for a ceremony that posed a first major security test for organisers of the 2024 Paris Games.President Emmanuel…

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Watch: Olympic torch reaches France ahead of Paris 2024

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A large crowd lined the banks of the Old Port on Wednesday to watch the three-mast Belem ship finish its journey from Athens to Marseille, delivering the Olympic torch to France ahead of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.

Olympic flame arrives in France ahead of 2024 Paris Games

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The Olympic flame arrived in Marseille, France, Wednesday by ship, 79 days ahead of the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Games. CBS News foreign correspondent Elaine Cobbe has more.

Willie Geist, Steve Kornacki Will Join NBC’s Paris Olympics Coverage

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NBC is adding a new event to its coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics: Steve Kornacki in front of his big board. Kornacki, who is known for his deft on-the-fly analysis of political campaigns and races, will turn his focus for a short…

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Paris Olympics: Alica Schmidt Exposing Disturbing Side of Track and Field Amidst Qualification

Alica Schmidt dubbed the ‘world’s sexiest athlete,’ secures her spot on the German team for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Her qualification in the mixed 4x400m relay came after an impressive performance at the World Athletics Relays Bahamas.…

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Irish sailor Eve McMahon ‘honoured’ to feature in Olympic torch relay for 2024 Paris Games

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Paris Olympian Eve McMahon will participate in the Olympic torch relay as the flame begins its journey on French soil from Marseille to Paris.

Paris 2024 Olympics: How the Games are being used to marginalize the most vulnerable

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Sporting events like the Olympic Games claim to promote equality and human dignity, yet are frequently used to marginalize people. Perhaps it’s time to consign Olympism to the dustbin of history.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Inbound Travel Trends

As the world eagerly awaits the spectacle of the Paris Olympics 2024, anticipation mounts not only for the athletic feats but also for the influx of travelers converging on the iconic City of Light. World on Holiday brings you valuable…

Paris Olympics: Indian Biryani does not figure on the list of dishes to be served at the games

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By Abhijit Sen Gupta Napoleon had once said that an army marches on its stomach. He meant that soldiers who are hungry cannot march for long distances. The same can be said of sportsmen. If they have to play at their best, they must have…

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Paris Olympics: Saving USA’s Gymnastics Hope, Noah Lyles Gets Special Mention

Noah Lyles hailed as the “world’s fastest man” after dominating at the 2023 World Championships, and Fred Richard, a history-making gymnast, teamed up for what promises to be an exciting collaboration. As Richard gears up for the U.S.…

Red Roses stars Ellie Kildunne and Meg Jones to join up with GB Sevens ahead of Olympics

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The England backs will chase an Olympic medal at Paris 2024

Red Roses stars Ellie Kildunne and Meg Jones to join up with GB Sevens ahead of Olympics

The England backs will chase an Olympic medal at Paris 2024

Simone Biles’ ‘Twisties’ Trauma Persuades Paris Olympics 2024 To Bring Groundbreaking AI Shield For Athletes’ Mental Health

America’s most decorated gymnast of all time, Simone Biles, is understandably nervous. After the troublesome affair that made her pull out of the 2020 Olympic team finals, Biles is hoping for a better end to this year’s Games in Paris in…

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Two slalom paddlers set to make Olympic debuts at Paris 2024

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Team Canada will be represented in canoe/kayak slalom at Paris 2024 by a pair of paddlers making their Olympic debuts...

NBCU Taps iHeartMedia as Paris Olympics Exclusive Audio Partner

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NBCUniversal inked a deal with iHeartMedia making it the exclusive audio partner for the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Under the agreement, iHeart will provide 24-7 play-by-play audio channels for select NBCU linear coverage of the Olympic…