Tahiti’s waves are a matter of ‘life and death’ for surfing Olympics Tahiti's Teahupo'o wave has a slew of riders for the Paris 2024 Olympics. NPR finds out why it's called one of the most dangerous waves. Jordan-Marie Smith Justine Kenin Ari Shapiro
A spectacular opening ceremony wowed a global audience despite Paris' on-and-off rain The Paris Olympics opening ceremony wowed Parisians, fans and most everyone who was able to catch a glimpse of thousands of athletes floating down the Seine to officially begin the Games. Juana Summers Becky Sullivan
Ashleigh Johnson is a water polo veteran. Now, she's learning how to be a role model Ashleigh Johnson is one of the best water polo goalkeepers in the world. NPR's Juana Summers talks to her about her barrier-breaking role in the sport and her expectations for her third Olympic games. Vincent Acovino Christopher Intagliata Juana Summers
'Three Kings' book explores swimming at the 1924 Olympics "Three Kings: Race, Class, and the Barrier-Breaking Rivals Who Redefined Sports and Launched the Modern Olympic Age" tells the story of three swimmers who overcame discrimination and hardships on their road to becoming superstars.
Thousands will line up along the River Seine to watch the Olympics opening ceremony The Paris Summer Olympics "officially" begin Friday with the Opening Ceremony. For the next few weeks, more than 10,000 athletes will compete in more than 30 sports. Becky Sullivan A Martínez
World France's high-speed train lines are sabotaged hours before Olympic opening ceremony Just hours before the Olympic opening ceremony in the French capital, rail networks around the country were brought to a standstill Friday by a series of arson attacks on train lines in what officials called “coordinated acts of malice.” Fatima Al-Kassab
The Opening Ceremony for the Summer Olympics will officially kick off the Games The Olympics opening ceremony gets underway Friday on the River Seine. NPR's Michel Martin talks to the mayor of Paris’s central district about how the event is transforming the city. Michel Martin
A preview of tomorrow's unique opening of the Paris Summer Olympic Games The Olympic games begin Friday. For the first time in the modern era, the opening ceremony won't be in a stadium. The Games will kick off with a parade through Paris in boats along the river Seine. Eleanor Beardsley
Olympics kick off Friday after spy drone drama Canada was caught trying to spy on the New Zealand women's soccer team, and Team USA picked tennis star Coco Gauff as a flagbearer in the opening ceremonies.
