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The Paris Olympics concluded with plenty of drama and last-minute heroics—we’re here to unpack it all, from USA Basketball’s gold medal slugfest to Emma Hayes making USWNT captain Lindsey Horan cry. Plus, a full breakdown of the gymnastics drama surrounding Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal and some Olympic history that even producer Alex didn’t know!

• Read more about the history of the Tour de France Femmes via this 2022 story that producer Alex wrote and – if you want to learn more – check out Kathryn Bertine’s memoir, Stand
• Want to watch the 2024 Tour de France Femmes? Here’s a schedule / TV info 

• Read more about the history of Olympic poetry here

• Send us your haikus! The IOC might not award Olympic medals in poetry anymore, but maybe we will! Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070

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• Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi

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