Paris Olympics Conclude with Record-Breaking Performances

The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded with a star-studded closing ceremony at Stade de France, featuring performances from Snoop Dogg, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Tom Cruise, who executed a motorcycle stunt. Dawn Staley, South Carolina women's basketball coach, shared her Olympic journey, meeting various celebrities and athletes. Team GB secured 65 medals, surpassing their Tokyo 2020 tally, while notable British athletes like Alex Yee and Max Whitlock shone. Several Olympians, including Ma Long and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, announced their retirements. The Games also set numerous records, including the U.S. men's 4x400m relay team's new Olympic record. The next Summer Games will be held in Los Angeles in 2028.