In fact, this years competition just might be one for the history books. And outside of it tooafter all, the Games always bring historical and cultural moments that go beyond athletics. Want some inspo on what to watch for? Xinhua News Agency/Andy Lyons/Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images The 2024 Paris Games will be gender-matched for the first time ever. Weve come a long way since the Paris Games in 1900, when only 22 womentotalcompeted....
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The whole time I was like, Can I do this? But afterward, her overarching emotion wasnt exactly thrilled or ecstatic, as you might expect. I think the biggest word I can use right now isrelieved, Hall says. Carlo A/Patrick Smith/Getty Images I just finally feel like I can take a breath and relax. Everything has been leading towards this moment, she says. So many big life decisions were made with this in mind....
Its almost impossible to imagine the Summer Olympics without gymnastics. Just over 100 years ago, it was almost unrecognizable. (Its a healthy balance of How is that humanly possible? Central Press/Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images/Amanda K Bailey and How was that socially normal?) A little context might make you enjoy the 2024 Games even more. 1908 Danish gymnasts on the balance beam at the Summer Olympics at White City Stadium in London....
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And on July 30, Team USA dominated, taking home the gold in the womens team final. We didnt know what was possible. We didnt know what was wrong with me, she said. Karen Hickey/ISI Photos/Getty Images/Amanda K Bailey Lees first symptoms appeared seemingly overnight. The swelling immediately affected her training. I kept peeling off the bar. Suni Lee takes bronze on beam during the 2023 US Gymnastics Championships at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, on August 27....
Before competition really heats up, here are some fun facts to know about gymnasticss newest star. It all started thanks to a birthday party. The news probably didnt come as a huge surprise to her parents, though. Getty Images/Amanda K Bailey Rivera says her sister actually raised the possibility with them even before that, when she was just four. She admits that some of the skills could be a little scary....
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And the Paralympics, beginning August 28, will only continue with the momentum. Heres more about exactly what they experience, from a dozen athletes who know it best. The vibe is generally upbeat and pretty intense. picture alliance/Mark Makela/BEHROUZ MEHRI/Getty Images/Amanda K Bailey Its electric, its globalits a community thats vibrant. Everyones so excited and happy to be thereits like, We made it to the Olympics. This is our dream. There are athletes from all over the world, from different walks of life....
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