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Swimming, July 31
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Beach Volleyball, July 29
Gabriela Bhaskar writes for The New York Times
The Paris Olympics were destined to be unforgettable from the start: the opening ceremony and the races on the Seine; the extensive security measures that silenced the bustling city; the potential for gender parity among athletes for the first time. Through distractions and controversies, dreams realized and denied, New York Times photographers were there to capture these moments. Here are some of their favorite photos.
Thursday, August 1
Aerial stunts aren’t just limited to gymnasts. Theirs is just a little more elegant.
James Hill of The New York Times
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Gabriela Bhaskar writes for The New York Times
Wednesday, July 31st
The men’s triathlon continues after being postponed for a day due to water quality in the Seine. Other sports have done a better job of staying in sync.
Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
James Hill of The New York Times
James Hill of The New York Times
Gabriela Bhaskar writes for The New York Times
Tuesday, July 30
A gold medal and just getting to Paris is cause for celebration.
James Hill of The New York Times
Dmitry Kostyukov writes for The New York Times
Monday, July 29
No matter the sport, you have to keep an eye on the ball.
Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
Gabriela Bhaskar writes for The New York Times
Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
Sunday, July 28
Simone Biles, who returned to the Olympics after withdrawing from most events in Tokyo three years ago, took center stage as she and her U.S. teammates competed in the qualifying round. Elsewhere the spotlight is less bright.
Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
Gabriela Bhaskar writes for The New York Times
Gabriela Bhaskar writes for The New York Times
Dmitry Kostyukov writes for The New York Times
Saturday, July 27
The opening ceremony fleet docked, the athletes and Celine Dion wiped away the rain, and the Olympics began. Rugby sevens and other sports that started earlier this week finally have some company.
Gabriela Bhaskar writes for The New York Times
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Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
