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The American Dream on display and our friend, France | See these stories and more in Episode 9 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.

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

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