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Chicago-area athletes prepare in hopes of qualifying for 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
With 100 days to go until the Paris Olympic Games, the Chicago area is likely to send several athletes with local ties to France this summer.
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100 days out from Olympics, here are the top American athletes to watch in Paris
The Olympic Games in Paris are just 100 days away, and Team USA is starting to take shape as some of the nation’s biggest stars punch their tickets to Europe.
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Hear from Mike Tirico with just 100 days left until start of 2024 Summer Olympics
NBC Chicago’s Alex Maragos spoke with NBC broadcaster Mike Tirico, who’s on the ground in Paris with 100 days left until the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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Team USA sailor preparing for 2024 Summer Olympics
Team USA sailor Maggie Shea is officially headed to France for the 2024 Summer Olympics, and talks to NBC Chicago’s Alex Maragos about her preparations.
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Chicago-area swimmer strives for Olympic history in 2024
With the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris ahead, one Chicago-area swimmer is striving to make Olympic history. NBC Chicago’s Alex Maragos reports.
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Local Olympic sailor takes lessons from Lake Michigan to France
A local sailor is taking lessons that were learned growing up on Lake Michigan to the 2024 Summer Olympics, NBC Chicago’s Alex Maragos reports.
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Is Paris the model of how to redesign U.S. cities?
As it prepares to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, Paris also hopes to showcase its efforts to recenter the city around people. Research shows cities which are more walkable and bikeable have happier, h... -
Paris garbage collectors lift strike threat ahead of Olympics
Paris garbage collectors have lifted the strike notice that threatened to leave the French capital facing piles of rubbish during the Olympics this summer.
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How Sha'Carri Richardson's Dallas roots have helped her on quest for redemption
The Dallas native and Carter High School alumni has been on a tear on the track, becoming the fastest woman in the world in October 2023. Her next big hurdle: the Olympic Trials to qualify for Team USA in Paris.
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Skateboarding Olympian Jagger Eaton seeks rock-star fame
Jagger Eaton was named after one of the world’s great rock stars, and apparently some of that swagger has rubbed off on him, because he has declared himself one of the best skateboarders ever.
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Track and field star Laulauga Tausaga has already made history. Can she do it again at the Paris Olympics?
Laulauga Tausaga made history after becoming the first ever American woman to win the World Championship in discus, now she is looking to make history at the Paris Olympic Games.
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Swimmers Gretchen and Alex Walsh aren't just sisters – they're also Olympic hopefuls
Making it to the Olympics on the Team USA swim team is one of the most challenging achievements in the world, so Gretchen and Alex Walsh are glad they have each other every step of the way.
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Dogs, cats, turtles, tarantulas: US Olympians love their pets
From pugs to parakeets, Olympic athletes love their pets.
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Flavor Flav is the official hype man for the US women's water polo team at the Paris Olympics
The clock-wearing rap icon is sponsoring the U.S. women’s water polo team and will be its official hype man at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Team USA super fan Leslie Jones joins NBCUniversal's Paris Olympics coverage
Comedian and actress Leslie Jones will be NBCUniversal’s chief super fan commentator for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Olympic swimmer Florent Manaudou becomes first torch carrier in France as relay heads to Paris
French swimmer Florent Manaudou became the first Olympic torch carrier in France after the Olympic flame arrived in the southern French city of Marseille.