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Making Olympic history in Paris, Mayor Bass keeps eye on 2028 Games in L.A.  

  Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, left, holds a Olympic flag, San IOC President Thomas Bach, center, and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, right, look in...

Kenya topped Africa’s Olympics medal table – but a new strategy will be needed to keep winning

Beatrice Chebet wins gold in the 10,000 metre event for Kenya. Christian Petersen/Getty Images by Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu, Stephen F. Austin State University Kenya topped Africa’s...

To Be Equal: Gumbo spirit was on display at Olympics

 by Marc H. Morial  (TriceEdneyWire.com—“In addition to giving us countless thrilling moments of athletic excellence, the Summer Games have given the DEI movement the greatest gift...

How Paris 2024 became the most memed Olympics ever

Arturo Holmes/Getty Images by Naomi Smith, University of the Sunshine Coast Paris 2024 might go down in history as the most memed sporting event ever. Traditionally,...

Raygun is now Australia’s most famous dancer. What does she reveal about our own attitudes towards dance?

Abbie Parr/AP by Jeanette Mollenhauer, The University of Melbourne The inclusion of breaking in the 2024 Olympic Games certainly raised eyebrows. And now, Australian competitor Rachael...

Gymnast Jordan Chiles stripped of her bronze medal, but new video proves she did everything right

In a fresh twist to the ongoing Olympic gymnastics controversy, Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal in the women’s floor exercise final is once again under...

Sustainability, cultural significance, and high fashion: the top five uniforms to look out for at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Mongolia’s uniform from Michel&Amazonka. by Treena Clark, University of Technology Sydney Fashion is many things. It is practical, it is communicative, it is commercial, and it...

Despair after four years of pressure: how do Olympians deal with disappointment?

Australia’s Mary Fowler reacts as the Matildas crashed out of the Olympics. Daniel Cole/AP Photo by Christopher Mesagno, Victoria University and Courtney C Walton, The University...

Breakdancing debuts at Paris Olympics, showcasing Black culture

Jeffrey Louis is one of three Team USA competitors in the Breakdancing competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics (Photo Credit: Facebook). by Ashleigh Fields, Special...

Can the Olympics attract Gen Z eyeballs while preserving its traditions?

Zoltan Balogh/EPA Joshua McLeod, Deakin University and Hunter Fujak, Deakin University The Olympics has been the world’s premier sporting event for more than a century. Throughout this...

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