Paris Olympics Open with Spectacular Ceremony

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics officially commenced with a spectacular opening ceremony featuring performances by Celine Dion and Lady Gaga, amidst heavy rain. Over 10,000 athletes will compete across 32 sports, with notable participants including sisters Alex and Gretchen Walsh, Nashville SC's Walker Zimmerman, and Vanderbilt University's Veronica Fraley, all with ties to Tennessee. San Diego is represented by athletes like archers Catalina Gnoriega and Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez, and basketball player Kelsey Plum. Colorado participants include cyclists Taylor Knibb and Chloe Dygert, and boxer Jajaira Gonzalez. Notably, the Paris Olympics logo features Marianne, symbolizing the French Republic and gender equality in competition.