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Paris Olympics Medals Replaced Due To Deterioration Concerns

French mint to replace over 100 deteriorating medals from 2024 Paris Games; modifications made to prevent further issues.

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“They Look Like Ashtrays”: More Than 100 Paris Olympic Athletes Return Medals In Just 4 Months

After athletes began to voice their frustrations over the quality of their hard-earned medals, it's been reported that over 100 Olympians and Paralympians have returned them. The post “They Look Like Ashtrays”: More Than 100 Paris Olympic Athletes Return Medals In Just 4 Months first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Nazi camp survivor and Olympic torch bearer Lebranchu dies aged 102

Roger Lebranchu who survived almost two years in Nazi concentration camps and was the oldest person to carry the Olympic Torch in last year's Paris Games relay has died aged 102, the French Rowing Federation announced.

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Olympic Winners Share Pathetic State Of Their Medals After 2024 Paris Games: “Total Failure”

“I'm afraid the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris were a total failure,” a critic said after seeing the deteriorating state of the Olympic medals from Paris. The post Olympic Winners Share Pathetic State Of Their Medals After 2024 Paris Games: “Total Failure” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Simone Biles to join Snoop Dogg as a guest mentor for an episode on NBC's 'The Voice'

Snoop Dogg and Simone Biles turned their Olympic bond from this summer’s Paris Games into a new challenge: The superstar tandem will team up on NBC’s “The Voice.”

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Curtain is drawn on Paris Paralympics, ending French capital's Olympic summer

The Paris 2024 Games came to a close just like they started, in the rain, but amid a festive atmosphere with an electro-party at the Stade de France on Sunday to conclude the Paralympics – and put an end to six weeks of thrilling sport in the French capital.

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Paralympian Has To Sleep On The Floor Because He’s The World’s Second-Tallest Man

“It doesn’t matter for him whether he will lay on the floor or he’s not going to have enough to eat. In any way, he has the mind to become a champion.” The post Paralympian Has To Sleep On The Floor Because He’s The World’s Second-Tallest Man first appeared on…

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“How Dare I Miss A Train”: Paralympian Faces Cruel Backlash After Train Incident

"the lack of empathy is frightening" The post “How Dare I Miss A Train”: Paralympian Faces Cruel Backlash After Train Incident first appeared on Bored Panda.

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From Gaza to Paris: Paralympian Fadi Deeb vows to show ‘Palestine is not dying’

Shot putter Fadi Deeb, the only member of the Palestinian Olympic delegation from Gaza and the only Paralympian athlete from Palestine, will take part in the Paris Paralympics on August 30. He speaks to FRANCE 24 about training with rocks and scrap metal in war-torn Gaza – and carrying his…

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USWNT’s Lynn Williams Told Funny Story on How She Broke Her Paris Games Gold Medal

The gold medalist asked the International Olympic Committee if they could replace her broken medal.

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Australian Olympic Committee hits out at criticism of controversial breaker Rachael Gunn

The Australian Olympic Committee has criticized an anonymous online petition attacking controversial Paris Games breaking competitor Rachael Gunn, saying the petition was “vexatious, misleading and bullying.”

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Indian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Appeals Disqualification At Paris Games

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat appeals disqualification from gold medal match at 2024 Paris Games to CAS after failing to make weight. Phogat seeks annulmen...

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It’s official: The Olympic Esports Games will be held in 2025. Here’s everything you need to know

Shot put and pole vault now rub shoulders at the Olympic Games with sport climbing and breaking, introduced at the Tokyo and Paris Games respectively. The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) constant efforts to reconcile Olympic traditions with the recognition of contemporary forms of sport led it to take an even…

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Olympic Athletes Who Shared Gold Reunited in Another Sportsmanship Moment at Paris Games

Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi and Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim, who agreed to share the gold medal in Tokyo, had another heartwarming sportsmanship moment at the 2024 Paris Olympics during high jump qualification.

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Kayak Cross Becomes Hit of Paris Games Thanks Mostly to Its Beautiful Chaos

This new olympic sport is so ridiculously awesome.

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China Regains Top Spot In Paris Games Medal Table

China regains top spot in Paris Games medal table as Li Yuehong wins gold in shooting event, contributing to their impressive medal tally.

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Olympic and faith leaders seek reset after opening ceremony outcry, while chaplains welcome athletes

The 2024 Paris Games got off to a rocky start with many religious groups around the world, including the Vatican over a tableau in the opening ceremony perceived by some as evoking Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.”

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Ivan Litvinovich Makes History As First AIN Gold Medalist

Ivan Litvinovich makes history as the first Individual Neutral Athlete to win gold in men's trampoline at the Paris Games, showcasing exceptional talent an...

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Police probe death threats against Paris Games opening ceremony director

Paris prosecutors announced Friday that police have launched a hate speech investigation after Thomas Jolly, the artistic director of the Olympics opening ceremony, reported receiving death threats and public insults and being defamed. Jolly filed the complaint following backlash over a controversial scene in the ceremony some saw as a…

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Sha’Carri Richardson’s Fastest 100m Times As She Takes Step Closer to Gold in Paris

Richardson ran her heat in 10.94 seconds Friday.

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Explaining Olympic kayak cross and why it’ll be your new favorite event at the Paris Games

Kayak cross is new to the Olympics, and you will absolutely love it.

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ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins Blasts Steve Kerr for Making Jayson Tatum Feel ‘Embarrassed’

The U.S. men's basketball team kicked of its Paris Games on Sunday with a convincing 110-84 victory over Nikola Jokic and Serbia. While Kevin Durant and LeBron

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Nigeria Basketball's First Olympic Win In 20 Years Led to Best Photos of Paris Games

The Nigeria women's national basketball team, also known as the D'Tigress, upset Australia in Paris for its first Olympics win in 20 years, leading to some of the best photos of the year.

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Yuto Horigome Defends Olympic Title In Men's Street Skateboarding

Yuto Horigome successfully defends Olympic title in men's street skateboarding at 2024 Paris Games with a stunning performance.

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Canada Appeals FIFA Sanction Over Drone-Spying Scandal

Canada Soccer and COC appeal FIFA's six-point sanction on women's team for drone-spying scandal at 2024 Paris Games.

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