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Fêtes Les Jeux: How Paris involves its citizens in the Olympic Spirit

By Parker Smith
August 10, 2024 10:48 PM
At face value, the Olympics are about the athletes earning their place on a global stage as they represent their countries. What isn’t readily apparent however is another strong aim of the Games:
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BYU alum Rory Linkletter finishes in Top 50 at Olympic marathon

By Parker Smith
August 10, 2024 05:35 AM
BYU graduate Rory Linkletter finished 47th place in the 2024 Paris Olympics marathon on Saturday.
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Crafting the Games: Meet the IOC's Head of Infrastructure

By Parker Smith
August 09, 2024 04:53 AM
Twelve years later, Amber Walbeck remembers the experience as if it were yesterday.
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Communications director discusses Church's efforts during Olympics

By Parker Smith
August 09, 2024 01:55 AM
Eighteen months ago, Matthieu Bennasar caught wind of a discussion between senior missionary Karen Bybee and her mission president in Lyon, France, about creating communication opportunities for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Morocco outshines Teams USA on the pitch - and in the stands

By Parker Smith
August 04, 2024 03:56 PM
Team USA men’s soccer team suffered an Olympic-ending loss to Morocco on Friday, 4-0.
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Rugby ends, pistol has one more try, and soccer triumphs: Recap of July 27 Games

By Parker Smith
July 29, 2024 12:00 AM
2024 Paris Olympics - Day 2; Rugby ends, pistol has one more try, and soccer triumphs: Recap of July 27 Games
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Paris Summer 2024 Opening Ceremony: A Celebration of French History

By Parker Smith
July 27, 2024 12:00 AM
The Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony made history Friday as the first of its kind to be held outside a stadium and signaled the official start of the Summer Games.
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New Esports Olympic Games in Saudi Arabia 2025: BYU Students Weigh In

By Parker Smith
July 26, 2024 12:00 AM
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted on July 23, 2024 to greenlight the creation of the Olympic Esports Games to complement the Summer and Winter Games. Saudi Arabia will hold the first games next year.
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Karen Bybee: Contributing logistics to the Church's committee for the Paris Olympic Games

By Parker Smith
July 22, 2024 12:00 AM
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