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08/02/24 6:26 PM

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The Picture Show -- Photo Stories From NPR

The Paris Olympics are finally here. More than 10,000 athletes have descended on the French capital for more than two weeks of competition, patriotism and potential drama.

We take a look at some of our favorite photos so far.

27 Photos: See some of our favorite Olympics pictures, so far
August 2, 20244:32 PM ET


Supporters for Team France wave flags during the women's Pool C beach volleyball match between Germany and France at the Eiffel Tower Stadium on Sunday.
Louise Delmotte/AP


Katie Ledecky, of the United States, competes in the final of the women's 1,500-meter freestyle swimming event on Wednesday.
Sebastien Bozon/AFP via Getty Images


Women compete in the swimming leg of the women's individual triathlon competition Wednesday.
David Goldman/AP


Brazil's Gabriel Medina reacts after getting a large wave in the fifth heat of the men's surfing round 3 on Monday.
Jerome Brouillet/AFP via Getty Images


Ireland's Emily Lane (center) catches the ball in a line-out above Ireland's Erin King (down) as they're challenged by Britain's Lauren Torley (right) during the women's placing 7-8 rugby sevens match Tuesday.
Carl De Souza/AFP via Getty Image
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https://www.npr.org/sections/the-picture-show/2024/08/02/g-s1-14857/photos-see-some-of-our-favorite-olympics-pictures-so-far