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Paris, 2024 Olympic Games

Paris, the capital city of France, was the host city for the 2024 Olympic Games. Paris has previously been an Olympic host city in 1900 and 1924, therefore 2024 marked 100 years since they last hosted the event. Paris became the second city to host the summer Olympics three times (the other is London).

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The Paris 2024 Olympic Games took place from July 26 until August 11, 2024. The 2024 Paralympic Games followed from August 28 until September 8.

The sports of breakdancing, sport climbing, skateboarding and surfing were the additional sports on the program, with breakdancing making its Olympic debut. See more about the changes to sports, and a complete list of Paris 2024 Sports (also with pics).

There were over 30 venues used for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, including iconic sites such as the Chateau de Versailles and the Eiffel Tower. We have also listed them by sport.

The Paris Olympic Torch traveled from Olympia, arriving by boat in Marseilles on May 8, before embarking on a 68-day journey around France.

The Paris 2024 Olympic Medals were designed by the elite French jewelers Maison Chaumet. The main feature of the medals is a six-sided metal medallion set in the center like a precious stone, made from an original piece of the Eiffel Tower. Surrounding it is a circular arrangement of ridges designed to catch the light and evoke the rays of the sun.

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