48 legendary athletes who've changed the world of women's sports

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Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, Jade Carey, and Sunisa Lee pose with the US flag behind them after winning the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final.
Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, Jade Carey, and Sunisa Lee won gold in the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final at the Olympics in Paris.

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The dark side of the 2024 Paris Olympics

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Spectators in the stands at the 2024 Paris Olympics with the Eiffel Tower in the background.
Anti-trafficking advocates say major sporting events like that of the Olympics typically prompt a spike in the demand for commercial sex.

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I attended 5 Olympic events as a regular fan. Here's what surprised me the most.

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Agnes poses with a surprised smile in front of a statue of the Olympic rings in Paris.
I attended five events at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

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17 couples competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics

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Chinese Badminton stars Liu Yuchen and Huang Ya Qiong got engaged at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Chinese Badminton stars Liu Yuchen and Huang Ya Qiong got engaged at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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How much money Olympic athletes earn when they win medals

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US Olympians are awarded $37,500 for gold medals, $22,500 for silver medals, and $15,000 for bronze medals.

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Los Angeles 2028 Olympics confirms Autodesk as partner as it presses toward $2.5 billion sponsorship target

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Autodesk has been named an official supporter of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA.

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How Olympic host cities have recycled 5G infrastructure to improve locals' internet speeds and connectivity

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The entrance to the Olympic Village dining hall in Paris with two rows of dozens of flags on either side.
5G networks deployed in Olympic host cities continue to be used after the Games.

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A US Olympic athlete couldn't pay her rent, so Flavor Flav and Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian stepped in to help

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Veronica Fraley of Team United States competes during the Women's Discus Throw Qualification on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024
Discus thrower Veronica Fraley was struggling to pay her rent, so Flavor Flav and Alexis Ohanian teamed up to help her out.

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Google Says AI Olympics Ad ‘Tested Well’ Before Inspiring Outrage

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14 royals who have competed in the Olympics

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Princess Anne on horseback at the 1976 Olympics
Princess Anne at the Olympics in 1976.

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