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All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. American womens soccer fans could be forgiven for feeling a bit nervous heading into theParis Games. Brad Smith/ISI/Getty Images That means theyll be playing for a medal. Rodmans dad is a sorta famous athlete too. If you thought you recognized her last name, youre absolutely right....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Scroll below to check out our absolute favorites. Stephen McCarthy/Getty Images And then tune in on Monday so you might pick out your faves in action. In fact, this jump is one of two that celebrates the important culinary role of the French patisserie....

Yes, its hot in Paris, but no, these runners arent just looking to cool off. Its all part of their job as competitors in the steeplechase. What is a steeplechase race? Jam Media/Getty Images The Olympic steeplechase is a three-kilometer race run on a standard 400-meter outdoor track with a few notable adjustments. For starters, the start line. They finish at the familiar finish line used for other events. Contestants line up shoulder to shoulder along a white curve marked on the track....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. There are sprays, lotions, and even wipes that can keep insects at baybut also plenty of pretenders. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent Amazon REI This Sawyer repellent won anOutdoor Award in 2022. Its also fragrance-free and available in both a pump spray bottle and acontinuous spray can....

Theres been a literal nonstop stream ofParis Olympicscontent to consume ever sincethe Games kicked offon July 26. Even the most dedicated Olympics fanatics among us cant drop everythingallthe time. An Egyptian fencer shared that she is seven months pregnant. Jared C. Tilton/Ezra Shaw/Charles McQuillan/Alex Pantling/Getty Images/Amanda K Bailey Nada Hafez did just that. The New Zealand womens rugby team performed a haka after winning gold. This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. This Olympics, Im going in knowing that Ive been here before. Klutch Sports Group/Flatiron Books Were just going to go out there and venture to be the best that we can be. There may be a starting five, but people coming off the bench canalsobe in the starting five....

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In Tokyo, it was like, Oh my God, dont breathe on me. So we totally get the desire to avoid thatits just that, unfortunately, COVID hasnt gotten the memo. The strict rules of Tokyo and Beijing didnt exactly make it to Paris. VCG/Getty Images Strict, yes, but also effective. Fast forward two years later. Its still dangerous, linked to heart problems and lung damage, and the threat oflong COVIDis real too....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. They were comfortable and went with every outfit. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells My feet did not hurt at all, one wrote. She loves how the platform sole is supportive yet flexible, and that the insole feels bouncy and well-cushioned. She also loves how the Cityverses look with her outfits....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. But sometimes there are some other (lower-stake) happenings that worm their way into our thoughts too. China News Service/Julian Finney/Clive Brunskill/Getty Images/Amanda K Bailey And lets just say, weve racked up alotof questions as the Paris Games have been unfolding. Go ahead, give the list a readwe bet youve had the same burning questions as well....

But in January 2021, as she was training for her next Olympic Trials, she started feeling off. At first, it was just every week or so at practice. But by March, her symptoms worsened, as she shared in an emotionalpress conferenceat the Trials that year. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/Amanda K Bailey Herheart rate would spikeduring easy workouts and remained high even when she was at rest. Her muscles felt sore and she lost her appetite....

We dont know about you, but weresoexcited to cheer on track superstarShaCarri Richardsonat the2024 Paris Olympics. At just 24 years old, shes currently the fastest woman in the world. Her manicure of the moment is based on what mood Im in, she explained toNylonlast month. Tim Clayton-Corbis/Getty Images What am I bringing to the track that day? I let my nails express that. They kept their nails well-manicured. Sam Barnes/Getty Images...

Kyle DeLeon, 35, of Texas, was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2018. Ultimately, DeLeon learned to embrace his queerness like never before and harness his newfound confidence intocanceradvocacy work. Heres his story, as told to senior health writer Katie Camero. Photo by Lauren Gerson (right) / Kyle DeLeon (left) Ive always felt like I wasnt enough. Never Latino enough or man enough. But then I lost my testicle to cancer and everything changed....