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2024 Paris Olympics
Olympics
Jordan Chiles discusses latest in fight to have Olympic bronze medal restored
"That was history being made. That was something I'm very proud to be a part of," Chiles said.
Nation World
B-Girl Raygun won't compete in breaking anymore after controversial Olympic set
Gunn had initially planned to keep competing but said the experience had been so “upsetting” that she changed her mind.
Nation World
The Paris Olympics displaced nearly 20,000 people, local associations say
As the city prepared to host millions of spectators for the Games, renovations allegedly pushed thousands of migrants and squatters out.
Local News
City of Rock Island proclaims Sept. 24, 2024 as 'Courtney Lindsey Day'
The 2018 Rock Island alum competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics for Team USA.
Olympics
Jordan Chiles appeals Olympic decision to the Swiss high court to reobtain bronze medal
Chiles was initially awarded bronze in the women's gymnastics floor event in Paris before the Court of Arbitration for Sport stripped her of it a week later.
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Paris Preview, Aug. 11: Gold medal games in women's basketball, volleyball
Paris Rewind, Aug. 9: 4x100 relay finals end with gold for women, disqualification for men
Paris Preview, Aug. 10: Gold medal games in men's basketball, women's soccer
Paris Rewind, August 8: USA breaks 100-medal mark
Paris Preview, Aug. 9: Richardson leads U.S. women in 4x100 final
Olympics
Jordan Chiles takes bid to have Olympic bronze restored to the Swiss Supreme Court
American gymnast Jordan Chiles is taking the fight to restore her Olympic bronze medal in the floor exercise to the highest court in Switzerland.
Nation World
With a parade of athletes on Champs Elysées, France throws one last party for the Paris Olympics
French athletes celebrated the Olympic and Paralympic Games on the Champs Elysées on Saturday.
Nation World
Tom Cruise's salary for Olympics Closing Ceremony revealed
You may be surprised to learn how much Tom Cruise got paid for his cameo and stunts at the Paris Olympics.
Olympics
Paris Olympics were targeted by three foiled attack plots, prosecutors say
In all, five people, including a minor, were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the three foiled plots against the Summer Games.
Nation World
Raygun is the top ranked breaker in the world? The sport's governing body explains
Raygun, a 37-year-old university lecturer from Sydney, failed to score any points at the Paris Olympics in routines that included a “kangaroo" dance.
Nation World
Ugandan Olympic athlete lit on fire by boyfriend dies of burns
Cheptegei competed in the women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics less than a month before the attack.
Olympics
Paralympic Games end with a Parisian electro-dance party
Host nation France finished eighth in the medal table with 19 gold medals among its total of 75.
Olympics
More Paralympic gold medals for US in equestrian and swimming
The United States equestrian team won three more medals in Paralympics dressage on Saturday.
Olympics
Illinois athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Paralympics
Several athletes with Illinois ties are looking to make a name for themselves in Paris at the 2024 Paralympic Games.
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