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Alcaraz beats Sinner to win US Open and reclaim No.1 ranking

The 22-year-old won 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to capture his second US Open crown and sixth Grand Slam title, avenging his lone defeat in a major final by Sinner at Wimbledon in July.

Published on September 7, 2025, at 11:48 pm (Paris), updated yesterday at 7:31 am Le Monde with AFP

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Trump visit delays US Open arrivals in NYC, amid a mix of boos and cheers

The US president's attendance on Sunday caused delays for people going through security checkpoints. Tournament sponsor Rolex welcomed Trump into its stadium box for the world-renowned affair, with Trump briefly emerging from the suite about 45 minutes before the match, amid a mix of boos and cheers at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Published on September 7, 2025, at 11:14 pm (Paris), updated yesterday at 7:22 am Le Monde with AP and AFP

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Sabalenka defeats Anisimova to retain US Open crown: 'I'm speechless right now'

On Saturday, it was 27-year-old Aryna Sabalenka's last chance to grab a Grand Slam crown in 2025 after agonizing losses in the Australian and French Open finals, and she pulled it off. 'It's crazy, all those tough lessons were worth it for this one,' Sabalenka said after the win.

Published on September 7, 2025, at 12:38 am (Paris), updated on September 7, 2025, at 1:01 am Le Monde with AFP

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Mbappé's France beats Ukraine to start World Cup qualifying

France beat Ukraine 2-0 in neutral Poland to open their qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup.

Published on September 6, 2025, at 5:29 am (Paris) Le Monde with AP

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Alcaraz defeats Djokovic to reach US Open final, set to play Sinner

22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz advanced to his third consecutive Grand Slam final with a 6-4, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 victory over 24-time major winner Novac Djokovic on Friday. Alcaraz will now play reigning champion Jannik Sinner for the US Open title on Sunday.

Published on September 6, 2025, at 4:07 am (Paris), updated on September 6, 2025, at 10:23 am Le Monde with AFP

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French women's boxing team barred from world championships after late gender tests

The team had traveled to the United Kingdom to undergo genetic sex tests that are banned in France but newly mandatory under the championships' regulations. Assured the tests would arrive on time, the French team slammed World Boxing's decision to reject them after the deadline passed.

Published on September 4, 2025, at 12:38 pm (Paris), updated on September 4, 2025, at 12:45 pm Le Monde with AFP

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Manchester City sign PSG goalkeeper Donnarumma for reported €35 million fee

The Champions League winner was no longer the first-choice keeper for Paris Saint-Germain after the arrival of Lucas Chevalier.

Published on September 2, 2025, at 11:46 am (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Naomi Osaka defeats Coco Gauff at the US Open to reach her first major quarterfinal since 2021

Iga Swiatek also rolled into the quarterfinals. She rallied from down 3-1 in the first set to beat Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-3, 6-1. On the men's side, Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Bublik 6-1, 6-1, 6-1.

Published on September 1, 2025, at 11:36 pm (Paris), updated on September 2, 2025, at 9:57 am Le Monde with AP

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Alcaraz, Djokovic stroll into US Open quarter-finals

Carlos Alcaraz will face the Czech 20th seed Jiri Lehecka in the quarter-finals of the US Open, while Djokovic faces a quarter-final against fourth seed Taylor Fritz, both on Tuesday.

Published on September 1, 2025, at 5:45 am (Paris), updated on September 1, 2025, at 9:32 am Le Monde with AFP

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Ligue 1: João Neves bags spectacular hat-trick as PSG crush Toulouse 6-3

Paris Saint-Germain won 6-3 away to Toulouse on Saturday, which follows successive 1-0 victories in their opening two domestic outings of the Ligue 1 season, away to Nantes and at home to Angers. PSG's next game will be at home to Lens on September 14.

Published on August 31, 2025, at 1:24 am (Paris), updated on August 31, 2025, at 10:29 am Le Monde with AFP

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Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe crash out in third round of US Open

Sixth seed Shelton suffered a shoulder injury that forced him to retire against Frenchman Adrian Mannarino. In the women's draw, defending champion Sabalenka won in straight sets against 2021 finalist Fernandez.

Published on August 30, 2025, at 2:59 am (Paris), updated on August 30, 2025, at 10:29 am Le Monde with AP and AFP

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PSG's Ousmane Dembélé: 'The Ballon d'Or is the Holy Grail'

The Paris Saint-Germain forward is considered a top contender for the prestigious award recognizing the best football player of the season. Speaking to Le Monde, the Frenchman emphasized his club's collective performance over his individual achievements.

Published on August 29, 2025, at 5:30 am (Paris) Alexandre Lemarié

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Venus Williams wins a US Open women's doubles match for the first time since 2014 – and without Serena

Tennis star Venus Williams, 45, was playing doubles at a major for the first time since the 2022 US Open, her sister Serena Williams' final tournament. On Thursday, Venus partnered with Leylah Fernandez to defeat the sixth-seeded pair of Lyudmyla Kichenok and Ellen Perez 7-6 (4), 6-3.

Published on August 29, 2025, at 3:09 am (Paris), updated on August 29, 2025, at 10:14 am Le Monde with AP

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Champions League: PSG draws Bayern and Barcelona in tough title defense

The league phase will also see Real Madrid face Marseille and Monaco, where superstar forward Kylian Mbappé started his career. Games start on September 16.

Published on August 28, 2025, at 7:49 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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US Open: Venus Williams, 45, falls in first round; Alcaraz's new haircut steals the spotlight

Williams, who turned professional in 1994, was the oldest singles player at the tournament since Renee Richards, who was 47, in 1981.

Published on August 26, 2025, at 4:13 am (Paris), updated on August 26, 2025, at 9:31 am Le Monde with AP and AFP

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US Open: Frenchman Bonzi stuns Medvedev in chaotic five-set thriller

Benjamin Bonzi knocked out former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev in the first round of the tournament on Monday. A third-set flashpoint triggered chaos on the court during the match.

Published on August 25, 2025, at 9:36 am (Paris), updated on August 25, 2025, at 10:17 am Le Monde with AFP

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France overpowers Italy to open women's Rugby World Cup with shutout victory

Les Bleues battled through a scrappy first half before pulling away in Exeter, scoring three tries and keeping Italy scoreless to seal a 24–0 victory in their Pool D opener.

Published on August 24, 2025, at 12:11 am (Paris), updated on August 24, 2025, at 12:37 am Le Monde with AFP

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Women's Rugby World Cup: France enters tournament aiming for title

France kicks off its World Cup campaign on Saturday in Exeter against Italy. The third-place regulars now have their sights set on outright victory.

Published on August 23, 2025, at 3:46 pm (Paris) Valentin Moinard

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Women's Rugby World Cup: England crushes the US

The Red Roses, tournament hosts and favorites launched the competition on Friday with a 69-7 victory over the US in Sunderland.

Published on August 22, 2025, at 10:49 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Rugby Women's World Cup: The stakes for a 2025 edition driven by unprecedented enthusiasm

The World Cup, held in England, kicks off Friday with a match between the host team and the United States. International rugby authorities hope the tournament will mark a turning point for the sport.

Published on August 22, 2025, at 7:05 am (Paris) Valentin Moinard

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How the 2024 Olympics transformed Greater Paris into a supersized stadium

Previously unpublished data on visitor numbers in Paris and its suburbs during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games reveal how the city and its residents adapted, and how the Games accelerated Paris's transformation.

Published on August 21, 2025, at 8:00 pm (Paris) Emeline Cazi

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Kevin Trapp joins newly promoted Paris FC from Eintracht Frankfurt

On Wednesday, 35-year-old German goalkeeper Kevin Trapp, formerly of Paris Saint-Germain, signed a three-year deal with rival club Paris FC.

Published on August 20, 2025, at 2:38 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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How Ligue 1 became one of the most unstable leagues for coaches

According to calculations by Le Monde, since 2010, an average of 13 football coaches have been dismissed or have resigned each year in Ligue 1.

Published on August 17, 2025, at 11:30 am (Paris) Assma Maad Adel Miliani

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Hackers versus sports broadcasters: A tight match to win over viewers

'Click To Pirate' (4/5). Hit later than other sectors by the scourge of piracy, the sports industry now faces a proliferation of illegal broadcasts, from Telegram to IPTV. Meanwhile, users of streaming platforms criticize what they see as inadequete legal offerings.

Published on August 14, 2025, at 8:00 pm (Paris) Clément Martel Martin Untersinger

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LA28 will break from tradition and sell naming rights for Olympic venues

The Los Angeles 2028 organizers said the names of up to 19 competition venues could change. This marks the first time in Olympic history that sponsors' names will be displayed on venues.

Published on August 14, 2025, at 7:13 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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PSG-Tottenham: Paris kicks off its season with no real preparation

Luis Enrique's team has only taken part in a handful of group training sessions before facing Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Super Cup. The club will have to adapt to this unprecedented situation over several weeks.

Published on August 13, 2025, at 4:07 pm (Paris) Denis Ménétrier

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Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record

The 25-year-old Swedish-American pole vaulter broke his own world record for the 12th time since 2020. He had set the last record at 6.28m during a meet in Stockholm and now reached 6.29m in Budapest.

Published on August 12, 2025, at 7:47 pm (Paris), updated on August 13, 2025, at 9:54 am Le Monde with AFP

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Qatargate: French investigators scrutinize FIFA's contracts

French judges tasked with investigating how the 2022 FIFA World Cup was awarded to Qatar particularly focused on a $100 million bonus the Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera paid to FIFA, after Qatar was selected as the host country for the tournament in 2010.

Published on August 6, 2025, at 4:25 pm (Paris) Rémi Dupré

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Trump creates task force to prepare for a 'historically successful' 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles

Trump has said that the 2028 Olympic Games is among the events he's most looking forward to. LA28 president and chair Casey Wasserman said the task force 'marks an important step forward in our planning efforts.'

Published on August 5, 2025, at 11:35 pm (Paris), updated on August 6, 2025, at 9:34 am Le Monde with AP

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After Ferrand-Prévot's triumph in the Tour de France Femmes, France 'is now enamored by women's cycling'

The French cyclist claimed victory in the iconic race on Sunday, with international media reporting that the fourth edition 'delivered' on all expectations.

Published on August 4, 2025, at 8:30 pm (Paris) Sports department

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Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wins the Tour de France one year after her Olympic triumph

After returning to road cycling only one year ago, the 33-year-old French rider claimed victory in the final stage on Sunday in Châtel and secured the last major title missing from her all-terrain cycling career.

Published on August 4, 2025, at 10:21 am (Paris) Oscar Korbosli

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French cyclist Ferrand-Prévot wins Tour de France Femmes

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot triumphed on Sunday in stage nine of the competition, becoming the first French rider to win the modern women's Tour de France, in its fourth edition.

Published on August 3, 2025, at 7:39 pm (Paris), updated on August 3, 2025, at 8:07 pm Le Monde with AFP

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Léon Marchand, now a seven-time world champion, aims to 'step out of his comfort zone'

Already a 200m medley champion, the French swimmer won the 400m medley final on Sunday at the World Swimming Championships in Singapore. He aims to keep exploring new paths, even at the risk of failure.

Published on August 3, 2025, at 3:47 pm (Paris) Denis Ménétrier

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Tour de France Femmes draws enthusiastic crowds, driven by the triumphs of French riders

Across France, excitement for the Tour continues to surge, driven by French cyclists' exploits, especially Olympic champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, who holds the yellow jersey going into the final stage on Sunday.

Published on August 3, 2025, at 1:25 pm (Paris) Oscar Korbosli

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'Struggling' Léon Marchand targets second gold at swimming worlds

The French superstar said his performance 'worries' him ahead of Sunday night's final, after qualifying for the 400m individual medley with an uncharacteristically sluggish swim.

Published on August 3, 2025, at 10:09 am (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Tour de France Femmes: Ferrand-Prévôt takes the lead after stage 8 win

French rider Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt took the lead at the penultimate stage of the competition, launching a solo attack on the final climb to Col de Madeleine.

Published on August 2, 2025, at 6:52 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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French swimmer Maxime Grousset clinches third world title in butterfly

After taking gold in the 50m butterfly on Monday, Grousset once again became a world champion in the 100m butterfly in Singapore on Saturday. This double victory, along with new French and European records, has confirmed his talent in a stroke that was never his main focus.

Published on August 2, 2025, at 3:08 pm (Paris) Denis Ménétrier

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French prosecutors seek trial for PSG's Achraf Hakimi over rape charge

Prosecutors on Friday asked that PSG's Moroccan international football player be tried in criminal court for allegedly raping a young woman in 2023.

Published on August 1, 2025, at 8:30 pm (Paris), updated on August 2, 2025, at 1:16 pm Le Monde with AFP

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Squiban wins second consecutive stage victory in the women's Tour de France

The French rider won solo on Friday in Chambéry on the seventh day of racing, in a scenario reminiscent of her victory the day before in the Puy-de-Dôme.

Published on August 1, 2025, at 7:01 pm (Paris), updated on August 1, 2025, at 9:23 pm Le Monde with AFP

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Tour de France Femmes: France's Squiban wins solo in sixth stage, Le Court maintains lead

Squiban is the first French cyclist to win a stage in the 2025 edition of the Tour de France women's race.

Published on July 31, 2025, at 8:56 pm (Paris), updated on August 1, 2025, at 11:59 am Le Monde with AFP

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Léon Marchand clinches third 200m medley world title

The day after his world record, the French swimmer won the final of the 200m individual medley at the World Swimming Championships in Singapore on Thursday.

Published on July 31, 2025, at 2:17 pm (Paris), updated on July 31, 2025, at 2:40 pm Denis Ménétrier

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Tour de France Femmes: Le Court makes history for Africa with fifth-stage victory

On Wednesday, Mauritian cyclist Kimberley Le Court-Pienaar won the sprint ahead of Dutch duo Demi Vollering and Anna van der Breggen. With this success, she has taken the leader's yellow jersey.

Published on July 30, 2025, at 8:24 pm (Paris), updated on July 31, 2025, at 7:53 am Le Monde with AFP

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Léon Marchand smashes 200m medley world record

In the semifinal of the world swimming championships, the French 23-year-old beat Ryan Lochte's record from 2011 by more than one second.

Published on July 30, 2025, at 3:25 pm (Paris), updated on July 30, 2025, at 4:02 pm Le Monde with AFP

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Tour de France Femmes: Wiebes claims fourth stage as Vos holds lead

Just as in the previous day's stage, the Dutch cyclist Lorena Wiebes once again beat the overall leader by a wheel to claim her second consecutive stage victory.

Published on July 29, 2025, at 7:25 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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The subtle art of communicating with swimmers during a race

During competitions, coaches try to relay instructions to their swimmers. This is a challenge, unlike in training, where emerging technologies are making communication easier.

Published on July 29, 2025, at 7:06 pm (Paris), updated on August 1, 2025, at 1:33 pm Denis Ménétrier

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Tour de France Femmes: Veteran Vos takes yellow after Wiebes stage win

While Lorena Wiebes won the day's sprint, Marinna Vos took back the leader's jersey after losing it for a day to Kim Le Court.

Published on July 28, 2025, at 9:12 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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France's Maxime Grousset crowned world champion in 50m fly

The French swimmer became world champion in the event on Sunday for the first time in his career. One year after a disappointing Olympic Games, this victory bodes well for the rest of his week at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.

Published on July 28, 2025, at 2:47 pm (Paris), updated on July 30, 2025, at 3:27 pm Denis Ménétrier

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Tadej Pogacar, a Tour de France champion weary of his own dominance

The 26-year-old Slovenian cyclist claimed victory in the race on Sunday for the fourth time in his career. He finished over four minutes ahead of his rival Jonas Vingegaard in the overall standings, with the Dane unable to threaten his lead.

Published on July 28, 2025, at 10:32 am (Paris), updated on July 28, 2025, at 10:34 am Oscar Korbosli

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Léon Marchand rides post-Olympic wave into World Championships in Singapore

Since winning four gold medals at the Olympics last year, the French swimmer has been learning to live with his newfound fame. Before the World Championships began, he took a trip to Australia to train and relax.

Published on July 28, 2025, at 5:30 am (Paris) Denis Ménétrier

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Paralympics shifted perceptions, but not the living conditions of people with disabilities

The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games sparked a surge of public enthusiasm, increased enrollment in disabled sports, but brought little improvement to the everyday lives of people with disabilities.

Published on July 28, 2025, at 1:07 am (Paris), updated on July 28, 2025, at 8:05 am Anne-Aël Durand

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Women's Euro 2025: Defending champions England beat Spain on penalties

Defeating Spain helps make up for the pain of losing the World Cup final in 2023, and England's victory also confirms Wiegman's place among the coaching greats.

Published on July 28, 2025, at 12:24 am (Paris), updated on July 28, 2025, at 7:40 am Le Monde with AFP

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Pogacar wins Tour de France for fourth time

The 26-year-old Slovenian rider won the Tour last year and in 2020 and 2021.

Published on July 27, 2025, at 8:08 pm (Paris), updated on July 27, 2025, at 8:34 pm Le Monde with AP and AFP

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Tour de France: Montmartre climb won't count toward final time due to weather

With rain threatening Sunday's finale, organizers froze the times at the 50-kilometer mark on the Champs-Elysées, citing concerns that Montmartre's three cobblestone climbs could become dangerously slippery.

Published on July 27, 2025, at 6:48 pm (Paris), updated on July 27, 2025, at 6:56 pm Le Monde with AFP

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Spanish veteran Garcia wins second stage of women's Tour de France

Mavi Garcia is the oldest rider in the Tour peloton, and her victory beat the former age record for a stage winner. Meanwhile, Mauritius's Kim Le Court finished the day in the race leader's yellow jersey, a first for an African rider.

Published on July 27, 2025, at 5:30 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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'The scar will never heal': French athletes who fell short at the Paris Olympics face delicate path to recovery

Sixty-four medals, 16 titles – and heartbreak. French athletes whose Olympic podium dreams slipped away had to learn how to cope in the aftermath of the Games.

Published on July 27, 2025, at 2:43 pm (Paris), updated on July 28, 2025, at 9:22 am Valentin Moinard

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2024 Olympics: A Montmartre street again becomes Paris's cycling hotspot for Tour de France finale

After three weeks of racing, the Tour delivers one last thrill on Sunday during its final stage, with a passage through Rue Lepic in Montmartre. This is a nod to last year's Paris Olympic road race, which saw incredible public enthusiasm.

Published on July 27, 2025, at 11:15 am (Paris) Valentin Baudry

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In photos: What remains of the Paris Olympic sites?

One year after the Olympic Games, Paris claims a legacy that breaks with the excesses of the past. Instead of empty stadiums or abandoned wastelands, the city boasts reused facilities, transformed neighborhoods and spaces opened up to residents. Here is a look back, in pictures, at the Olympic sites.

Published on July 26, 2025, at 10:57 pm (Paris) Photography desk

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Paris 2024 volunteers recall the thrill of being part of history 'from the inside'

One year on, many volunteers from the Olympic and Paralympic Games have continued their involvement in sports, proudly wearing their turquoise and navy blue outfits.

Published on July 26, 2025, at 7:15 pm (Paris) Louise Le Borgne Malo Comor

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Motor rally accident kills three spectators in France

The three killed were two brothers, aged 70 and 60, and a 44-year-old man. The driver of the modified Peugeot 208 that hit the spectators and her 51-year-old woman co-driver were taken to hospital but without life-threatening injuries.

Published on July 26, 2025, at 6:44 pm (Paris), updated on July 28, 2025, at 9:32 am Le Monde with AFP

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A year later, French fans relive the 'non-stop joy' of Paris 2024

The success of the summer 2024 event was also thanks to the fervor of fans at the competition venues. One year later, several of them recall the 'incredible excitement' that swept the French capital.

Published on July 26, 2025, at 6:08 pm (Paris), updated on July 28, 2025, at 9:26 am Patricia Jolly

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