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Setting the scene
The Paris Olympics were held July 26-August 11, 2024, the first Games to achieve gender parity with equal numbers of male and female athletes. The opening ceremony took place on the Seine River, not in a stadium, for the first time. Paris hosted for the third time (1900, 1924, 2024).
What happened
The Games featured breakdancing's debut, Simone Biles' comeback with 4 medals, and Léon Marchand winning 4 golds for France. The Olympics were largely successful despite security concerns and Seine water quality issues for triathlon.
Why it still matters
Paris 2024 emphasized sustainability, using 95% existing or temporary venues. The Games showed how Olympics could adapt to modern expectations.
Background
Breakdancing debuted as a medal sport.