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The view from the Seine and the 58-year-old Olympian | See these stories and more in Episode 2 of the ‘Olympic Zone’

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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.

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Life on the Seine: An insider’s guide to Paris

Sam Brock tours Paris’ most storied sites with an American family who lives on a houseboat on the Seine. Their journey includes bookstores, cafes, and open-air markets.

Evy Leibfarth’s game plan for difficult Paris kayak course

Team USA’s Evy Leibfarth shares her strategy for the 210-meter white water kayak course, where she’ll be competing for gold against stars like Australian sisters Jessica and Amy Fox.

Regan Smith feels ‘right at home’ in return to swimming

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Ashleigh Johnson relives her remarkable water polo journey

U.S. water polo star Ashleigh Johnson is breaking barriers in and out of the pool, and is now in Paris competing at her third consecutive Olympics.

Chile’s Tia Tania qualifies for table tennis at age 58

Chile’s Tia Tania defies all odds by qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics at age 58 in table tennis.

Get a crash course in fencing history, plus tips and tricks

Gadi Schwartz gets an introduction to the sport of fencing, one of the oldest sports at the Olympics. After a quick lesson, he has his first “bout.”

‘Grandma Jess’ Parratto is USA Diving’s role model

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