Hi there! I’m Holly Galvan Posey, your guide to all things Olympics at KPRC 2. Welcome to the first full day of Olympic action in Paris.
Today’s lineup is packed with excitement. We have the women’s synchronized springboard diving final, men’s gymnastics qualifying, and intense swimming heats to get things started. Don’t miss the United States taking on Cuba in men’s beach volleyball and the cycling women’s time trial. Later, the rugby men’s semifinal and final, as well as thrilling swimming finals, will keep you on the edge of your seat. Our beach volleyball women will also face off against Canada in a must-watch match.
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Olympics opening ceremony moments: Céline Dion, Lady Gaga, curious torchbearer and French musicians
The Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony got underway after a rough start to the Summer Games on Friday, with rainy skies over the Seine and suspected acts of sabotage targeting France’s flagship high-speed rail network.
Salt Lake City celebrates announcement that it will host the 2034 Winter Olympics
Salt Lake City is buzzing with excitement as it celebrates the announcement that it will host the 2034 Winter Olympics! Following a decisive vote by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Paris, about a thousand enthusiastic sports fans gathered downtown to watch the live announcement at 3 a.m. local time.
Wembanyama returns home for the Olympics. The basketball star will be one of Paris’ biggest attractions
Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 basketball sensation, is returning home to Paris for the Olympics, set to be one of the biggest attractions. The 20-year-old French phenom, who made waves as a rookie with the San Antonio Spurs, now aims to lead France’s basketball team to glory.
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What you need 2 know 💡
When will Olympic swimming competition take place?
The Olympic swimming competition at the Paris Games will kick off right after the opening ceremony, starting on July 27 and continuing until the following weekend. The U.S. has a storied history in Olympic swimming, with 579 medals overall, more than double the next closest nation, Australia.
Paris Olympic competition nears total gender parity. Take a look at the athlete gender breakdown
As the world gears up for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, a significant milestone is within reach: gender parity among athletes. This progress comes more than a century after women first competed in the Olympics in Paris in 1900.
Team USA
Schauffele moves into elite category with 2 majors in 2 months
Xander Schauffele has ascended to elite status in the golf world by winning two majors in just two months. Following his victory at the PGA Championship, Schauffele clinched the British Open at Royal Troon with a stellar bogey-free final round of 65. His calm demeanor and consistent performance under pressure have set him apart, making him the first player since Jordan Spieth in 2015 to win his first two majors in the same year.
Simone Biles has moved past Tokyo. If critics can’t, she says that’s their problem, not hers
Simone Biles has moved past the Tokyo Olympics, even if her critics haven’t. The gymnastics superstar has spent the last three years evolving both personally and professionally, embracing therapy, and redefining her relationship with the sport. As she prepares for her third Olympics in Paris, Biles is focused on performing for herself and finding peace, regardless of public opinion.
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IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation
Salt Lake City has been awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), but not without some controversy. The IOC is pressuring Utah officials to help end a federal investigation into a suspected doping cover-up involving Chinese athletes, making it clear that failure to comply could risk losing the Games.