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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Primetime Preview: 7/31
This is a fully produced and voiced preview of the night’s primetime broadcast with Mike Tirico.
Relive the top Olympic moments of July 30
Take a look at the top highlights from rugby, gymnastics, swimming and other sports that were contested on July 30.
Why soccer giant PSG soccer sponsors a judo team
Jimmy Roberts reports from the famous Paris Saint-Germain stadium, where the powerhouse soccer team plays, to find out why they decided to sponsor a judo and handball team.
Team USA’s ‘Most Valuable Pup’ is Beacon the therapy dog
Beacon is not just a 4-year-old golden retriever with a happy smile. Matt Scott reports on how this therapy dog is one of the ways Team USA has prioritized athlete mental health in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics.
Do shot putters watch film? Peyton Manning finds out
Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and defending Olympic shot put champion Ryan Crouser huddle together to analyze some game film.
Musee Du Fromage: A taste of France’s 2,000 types of cheese
No one loves cheese like the French, right? At the Musee Du Fromage, Anne Thompson takes us on a tasting tour of this important part of French culture.
The golden balloon that’s more than just an Olympic torch
The Olympic flame has reached new heights in Paris, and is using one of France’s most historic inventions to do so. Gadi Shwartz has more on the history of hot air balloons and the role they play in this year’s Olympics.