The New York Times – Music:
Largely left out of commemorations of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, breaking will get a grand stage at the Paris Olympics. B-boys and B-girls wonder if their art will translate into sport.
Category: Olympic Games (2024)
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Paris Exhibitions Explore the Worlds of Fashion and Sports
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
As Paris prepares to host the 2024 Olympics, new exhibitions explore the relationship between two worlds obsessed with physical perfection.
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United States Upended by Germany in World Cup Semifinals
The New York Times – Sports:
The Americans, perennial favorites but without many top N.B.A. stars, were stopped short of the gold medal game. The team will look much different at the Paris Olympics.
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The Real Tahiti Olympics Celebrate Polynesian Culture
The New York Times – Sports:
Next year, Tahiti will be home to the surfing competition of the Paris Olympics, almost 10,000 miles away from France. But the region has its own annual games, known as the Heiva.
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After a Mental Health Break, Caeleb Dressel Returns to the Pool
The New York Times – Sports:
Caeleb Dressel, the seven-time Olympic champion, swam in the nationals after taking a break for mental health reasons. He didn’t win, but he loved everything about being back, even the chlorine.
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Simone Biles Indicates a Return to Elite Competition
The New York Times – Sports:
Biles, a seven-time Olympic medalist, last competed at the Tokyo Games in 2021, where she withdrew from some events because of a mental block.
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Olympic Swimming in the Seine? How Paris Is Remaking a River.
The New York Times – Sports:
Organizers of the 2024 Summer Games promised a waterway clean enough for Olympic swimmers and then Parisians to swim in. The job was bigger than anyone knew.
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Erika Kemp Wants to See More Runners Who Look Like Her
The New York Times – Sports:
Kemp, who had a solid marathon debut in Boston during a race with racial controversy on the sidelines, did not run cross-country until college. “There wasn’t anyone that looked like me.”
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Paris 2024 Olympics: How to Get Tickets
The New York Times – Travel:
Next year’s Summer Olympic Games in Paris are expected to draw millions of spectators. Here’s how to get tickets if you want to be one of them.