We’re at the middle of the 2024 Paris Olympics, swimming is wrapping up, golds have been handed out in gymnastics, and track and field is just getting started. Some of the Games’ biggest stars — such as Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky — have added to their résumés, while others — such as Ilona Maher and Leon Marchand — have made themselves into household names.
What have been the best moments so far? Which athletes have been breakout stars? And what should we be looking forward to over the final week of the Olympics?
We asked our reporters on the ground in Paris (and other spots throughout France) for answers.
Most memorable moment from the first week?
Coley Harvey: The absolute best part of covering the Olympics is getting to see so many different sports you might not normally see. One of them, for me, is rugby sevens. Let me tell you, after witnessing the U.S. women’s rugby sevens walk-off winner this week, I will be keeping much closer tabs on the sport. For American football fans, I’ve equated Alex Sedrick’s coast-to-coast play to a game-winning kick return touchdown as time expired with the returner having to also kick the PAT. Unreal moment. Also, not only is…
