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If you're on the fence(-ing), here's why we love the Olympics : Pop Culture Happy Hour
Simone Biles celebrates during the Women’s Gymnastics Team Final medal ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Simone Biles celebrates during the Women’s Gymnastics Team Final medal ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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There is nothing better for the summer doldrums than a blast of Olympic glory. For a couple of weeks this summer, athletes are showing us how they flip, run, swim, climb, and paddle and even breakdance to prove they are the best in the world. We’re checking in with the 2024 Olympics, including wins for gymnast Simone Biles, swimmer Katie Ledecky, and sprinter Noah Lyles.
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