Paris 2024 Olympics

SOURCE www.npr.org
The Paris 2024 Olympics have kicked off with more than 10,000 athletes competing over two weeks of competition. Masai Russell from the United States won the women's 100-meter hurdles by a fraction of a second.

Key Points

  • Masai Russell's gold-medal win in the women's 100-meter hurdles
  • Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's world record-breaking performance in the women's 400-meter final

Pros

  • Exciting competition with athletes from around the world
  • Opportunity for patriotism and unity