The Paris Olympics promised to be memorable from the start: an opening ceremony and competitions on the River Seine; extensive security measures quieting a bustling city; the potential for equal gender representation among athletes for the first time. Through the disruptions and controversies, dreams realized and denied, photographers from The New York Times were there to capture the moments. Here are some of their favorite photographs.
Thursday, Aug. 1
Aerial stunts aren’t limited to the gymnasts. Theirs are just a little more graceful.
Wednesday, July 31
The men’s triathlon went on after having been delayed a day over the Seine River’s water quality.