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Paris shines in the glory of Olympic gold
Paris has used its unique sights and attractions as the backdrop to its Games. But in terms of organisation too, this is the one that Brisbane must learn from in 2032.
Australia’s women on water have delivered stunning sporting success during the first week of the 2024 Olympics, in which host city Paris has shone as a venue, even if the sun didn’t always. Success in the swimming pool and the white water rapids means Australia began day seven on Friday fourth on the medal table – depending on how you count them – behind only the giants of China and the US, and host nation France.
The Games began last weekend with Australia’s best opening day ever, with three golds – the first by Grace Brown in the women’s cycling time trial – then two in the pool.
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