100 years after the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, the 2024 Olympics once again took place in Paris. This time, athletes were carried in by boat over the Seine River, kicking off the Games with an unforgettable opening ceremony. Members of Team USA, including Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky and Mallory Swanson, delivered multiple record-breaking performances.
The U.S. started the Olympics off strong in one of its most popular summer sports: women’s artistic gymnastics. The women led the team all-around final, clinching gold, while Italy won silver and Brazil took bronze. The team was led by gymnastic powerhouse Simone Biles, earning her her first gold medal for this Olympics.