Paris Olympics 2024
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Ukraine's Olympians: going for gold in the line of fire
Under the Radar Hundreds of the country's athletes have died in battle, while those who remain deal with the psychological toll of war and prospect of Russian competitors
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Simone Biles: Rising – an 'elegantly paced and vulnerable' portrait of the gymnast
The Week Recommends Netflix's four-part documentary is more than a 'riveting comeback story'
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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A brief history of the modern Olympics – and the winner's curse
Paris 2024 will be the 30th instalment of the summer Games
By The Week UK Published
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The safety of the Seine River remains murky
In the Spotlight Cleaning the river ahead of the Paris Olympics has been a massive undertaking
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Andy Murray: Britain's greatest sportsperson?
Talking Points Injury denies Scot a final singles appearance at Wimbledon but his place in history is assured
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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The heated battle over air conditioning at the Paris Olympics
In the Spotlight Athletes want AC in the Olympic Village but Paris officials are crying foul
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Artistic swimming: landmark moment for men denied
Under The Radar Hopes were high for first male in Olympic team but 'pioneer' missed the cut
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Breakdancing to make its Olympics debut in Paris this summer
In the Spotlight B-Boys and B-Girls will battle for the gold for the first time in the games' history
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Should Olympic athletes get paid?
Today's Big Question For the first time in history, an international sporting body will pay some Olympians for their achievements in Paris this summer.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Paris 2024 Olympics: a guide to the Games
In Depth Everything you need to know about the biggest event in sport
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The cost-benefit analysis of hosting the Olympics
In Depth Hosting an Olympic Games may not be as economically beneficial as you would think
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Olympics 2024: is Paris ready to party?
Talking Points Build-up to this summer's Games 'marred' by rows over national identity, security and pollution
By The Week UK Published
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Aya Nakamura at the Paris Olympics
In the Spotlight Racist backlash follows reports singer may perform an Edith Piaf song at opening ceremony
By Austin Chen, The Week UK Published
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