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The Paris Olympics women's gymnastics meet, which wrapped up Monday, proved to be one of the best in Games history.The women's all-around final drew a massive TV rating in the United States, topping every game of the 2023-24 NBA Finals and the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.And the competition featured another record-smashing performance from Team USA's Simone Biles, a heartwarming comeback narrative for Americans Suni Lee and Jade Carey, the first team medal in nearly a century for Italy and the first pan-American podium of color in the individual all-around final.
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From 'Rocky' to the GOAT: Best women's gymnastics routines at Paris Olympics

NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. For more of our coverage from the games head to our latest updates. SAINT-DENIS, France — Let’s get one thing straight: There’s so much more to artistic swimming — often called synchronized swimming — than synchronization.

Watching artistic swimming? 6 questions about the Olympic sport, answered

If you’re not a big fan of Team USA, you must be thinking to yourself, “Okay, enough already!”. That’s because the American track and field contingent has gone on a historic medal tear that’s only gotten more impressive as the Paris Olympics have gone on. A few days ago, we were oohing and aahing over the U.S. picking up 5 medals in the space of an hour… and then last night, the athletes clad in red, white, and blue one-upped themselves, grabbing eight medals across four events.

Olympic Daily Dispatch Day 7: This Is Getting Ridiculous

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Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi and Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim, who agreed to share the gold medal in Tokyo, had another heartwarming sportsmanship moment at the 2024 Paris Olympics during high jump qualification.

Olympic Athletes Who Shared Gold Reunited in Another Sportsmanship Moment at Paris Games

The ancient Greek gods are said to have feasted on ambrosia and nectar, but today’s Olympic diets look a little different. Athletes all over TikTok are sharing what they’re eating in the Olympic Village in Paris, and foods like chocolate muffins, pesto pasta, and shrimp dumplings are all on the menu. However, with an egg and meat shortage, some athletes still aren’t getting enough fuel. Read on for all the tea on the culinary controversy.

Here’s What Athletes Are Eating In The Olympic Village

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

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What do we want? Controversy. When do we want it? Now. Let me tell you the tale of one Olympic swimmer, Luana Alonso. (I'll set the stage a little for y'all before we dive into the juicy part.) Alonso hails from Paraguay, and she courted her first controversy in the 2024 Olympics when she said she'd rather represent Team USA for the event than her home country.

Olympic Swimmer Kicked Out Of Olympic Village Breaks Her Silence

Olympic swimming great Adam Peaty told the British news site i News that people found “worms in the fish” at the Olympic Village in Paris. According to i News, Peaty attributed the food problems in part to “Paris 2024’s climate pledges – to make 60 percent of all meals served at the Games meatless and a third plant-based.”

Gold Medalist Swimmer Says Worms Were Found ‘in the Fish’ at Olympic Village: Report

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

Volunteer taxi driver Elisabeth Lomholdt hopes to inspire more people to get involved with events.

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At the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, gymnasts Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Rebeca Andrade made history during the floor exercise competition on Aug. 5. Their exceptional performances earned them the top three spots, marking them as the first all-Black gymnastics medalists in Olympic history. Celebrating Black girl magic in gymnastics.

Black gymnasts make history at the 2024 Olympics

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Three years ago, they became bonded for life and in Olympic history by deciding to share the men’s high jump gold medal. On Wednesday in the Stade de France, they created another moment that exemplified what these Games are all about.

Olympic moment of the day: Bonded forever by Tokyo glory, Giancarlo Tamberi and Mutaz Barshim come together again

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The Olympic games are a time when the best athletes in the world come together to strut their stuff and compete for the gold. As such, there are always a few surprises and meme-worthy moments that become part of our collective cultural consciousness. The 2024 Paris Olympics have been no exception to this rule, and have featured some fun and spectacular sights like the Turkish sharpshooter with a curious stance and the surfer who appears to be able to float in the air.But as of Aug. 5, 2024, a new contender entered the chat, and they did so by way...

Watch As a Whale Steals the Show, Breaching During Olympic Surfing Competition

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Vinesh Phogat of India, who was set to compete in gold-medal match, was disqualified after not making weight.

Olympic disqualification of gold medal hopeful exposes 'dark side' of women's wrestling

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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Want more Olympics? Sign up for our daily Postcards from Paris newsletter. SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — China took gold in the artistic swimming team event Wednesday night at the Paris Olympics, with the United States getting silver and Spain taking bronze. China dominated in the absence of Russia, which...

China wins artistic swimming gold at Paris Olympics, where the sport moved forward without Russia

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

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The New Olympic Sport That’s Spinning Heads – Literally

With 329 medal events across 32 sports featured at the 2024 Paris Olympics, a brand-new sport that is making its debut this year is spinning heads...

The New Olympic Sport That’s Spinning Heads – Literally

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