After 2020 and a pandemic-delayed Games in Tokyo, the world was desperate to be reminded of what makes the Summer Olympics an international treat every four years.
It’s not just the meeting of athletes across the world. It’s the close finishes, stirred-up drama and compelling storylines that keep fans invested, entertained and coming back for more.
Paris did just that and more this summer after two weeks of compelling competition that will without a doubt be present in 2028 with new and old faces.
Now that the Paris Games are over, there is no better time to reflect on what we witnessed that reminded us of what makes the Games so special.