Women’s Sporting Pioneer Milliat Remembered At Paris 2024
An actress representing women’s sports activist Alice Milliat has been at many of the events this week. She wore a long dress and held a parasol when she appeared among the spectators. Like them she was able to watch a full […]
The Long Tradition of Swimming in the Seine
Much to the relief of Paris 2024 organisers the triathlon events have been completed here in Paris. The marathon swimming event over a 10 km. course is still to come, with the women’s race on 7 August and the men’s on 8 August. There have been very […]
Why Archery Has Always Been Ahead of the Recurve
In the final event of the archery programme for Paris 2024, South Korea’s Kim Woojin defeated Brady Ellison of the United States to claim the men’s individual title. In doing so he completed a clean sweep of gold in all events open to him. It also meant that […]
Olympic Societies meet in Paris as new Coubertin translation unveiled
A new Arabic translation of Baron Pierre de Coubertin’s writings has been presented at a meeting of ISOH members, the International Pierre de Coubertin (IPCC) Committee, the International Fair […]
Historic Triple for Jung and Celebrations for British
It was highly appropriate that the Princess Royal should present the team gold medal in eventing to Great Britain on a day when Germany’s individual Champion Michael Jung also wrote a little history. The Princess, an […]
“Sleight-of-Hand,” One-off Ceremony.
On paper, the concept was ultra-ambitious and likely to shatter traditions. For the Olympics returning to the city where a revival for the Modern era was suggested and put into action, it seemed like a fitting homecoming party after an absence of 100 years. […]
Do You Hear the People Sing?
At the climax of a truly unforgettable night, French Olympic heroes Teddy Riner from judo and athlete Marie-Jose Perec carried the final Torches. Triple Olympic champions both, they set the seal on what proved to be a truly unforgettable spectacle, despite heavy rain […]
Messing about in Boats from Beckham to Bateaux Mouches
A spectacular river cavalcade along the Seine will set in motion the Paris Olympic Games in a few hours. The exact details remain a tightly guarded secret but Ceremony Director Thomas Jolly has revealed that […]
Paris 2024 Under Way
Paris 2024 has begun. Spain beat Uzbekistan 2-1 in men’s football at the Parc de Princes. The first goal came shortly before the half hour by Marc Pubill. The Uzbeks levelled before half time with a penalty, given after consulting VAR (video assistant referee). It was converted by […]
Salma Hayek carries Flame at Palais de Versailles
Actress Salma Hayek has carried the Olympic Flame through the hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles on what proved a spectacular day in the Relay. “It’s an unforgettable, unexpected and magical moment,” Hayek told Le Parisien. “This […]