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Sword-crossed lovers & the history of the champagne pop | See these stories and more in Episode 1 of the ‘Olympic Zone’

Learn about a husband and wife fencing duo, plus how champagne became a 'drink of celebration' in the first Olympic Zone episode of the 2024 Games. (Canva)

The stories behind the sports and the athletes are part of what makes the Olympics such a special competition around the world. The popular magazine show the “Olympic Zone” is a showcase of Olympics content that sets the stage for the most important action every night of the Games.

Catch stories from the “Olympic Zone” on Click2Houston.com throughout the Games.

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