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Canadian swimmers chasing dreams of Paris at Olympic trials

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Summer MacIntosh gives a dominating performance at Olympic trials to qualify for this summer in Paris. The 17-year-old star is the marquee name at the week-long trials, with more than 800 athletes chasing roughly 50 spots on Canada's...
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Taylor Swift is drawing 5x more Americans to Paris than the Olympics

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Concerts are drawing five times as many Americans as the Paris Olympics, according to figures from New York-based luxury travel agency Embark Beyond.
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Smile, AI is watching you: Paris slammed for new video surveillance ahead of 2024 Olympics

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France is currently debating a bill that would allow AI-assisted video surveillance to detect "abnormal" movements ahead of the Paris Olympics in 2024
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Meet Zhang Wenquan: China’s Olympic Games superfan collector

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The construction worker's €55,000 collection will be displayed across schools and universities in the run-up to this year's Winter Olympics in Beijing.
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Japan’s Olympic backlash grows as 4th wave worsens

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The backlash against the Tokyo Olympics is growing louder as Japan is hit hard by a fourth wave of COVID-19.
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Canadians looking to climb to the podium in Tokyo

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Sport climbing is a new addition to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and two Canadians are among those hoping for a spot on the podium.
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Tokyo Olympics safety plan focuses on testing, bubbles

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Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics have unveiled new details on how they plan to keep the games safe during the pandemic, with a focus on testing and bubbles instead of vaccines.
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Head of Canadian Olympic Committee confident in Tokyo Games

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The president of Canadian Olympic Committee, David Shoemaker, says the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be safe for athletes and are worthwhile holding as a ‘beacon of hope’ during the pandemic.
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Canadian athletes face uncertainty, unusual training ahead of Tokyo Olympics

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Even with a year-long delay, training restrictions and a lack of competition, Canadian athletes are doing their best to prepare for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics despite all the uncertainty.
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Tokyo Games face host of challenges 100 days out

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With 100 days until the Tokyo Games, organizers are faced with a host of challenges, including a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, a slow vaccine rollout and Tokyo residents worried about the virus.
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IOC denies reports Tokyo Olympics may be cancelled

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Six months from the scheduled start of the Summer Olympics, it appears the event may face more hurdles. Olympic officials are denying a report the Tokyo games may be cancelled.
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Shoemaker "optimistic" about Tokyo Olympics happening this summer

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CEO and Secretary General of the Canadian Olympic Commission David Shoemaker says he’s optimistic about the Tokyo 2020 games happening this summer. He says they are planning for Canadian athletes to join, even without being vaccinated.
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Swimming in the Seine allowed for 1st time in a century | Hanomansing Tonight

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For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists will be able to take a refreshing dip in the River Seine. The CBC's Darius Mahdavi tells us whether that's a good idea.
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NFL approves participation of players in flag football for 2028 Olympics

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The National Football League owners have authorised players to participate in the flag football tournament at the 2028 Olympics, which will take place in Los Angeles. Flag football is one of the five sports added to the 2028 Games.
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Paris Olympics: Will the Games boost the French economy?

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With the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games now concluded, France is left with a bill exceeding €8 billion for hosting the world’s biggest sporting event. The question remains: will the Games stimulate the French economy, or will the...
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Paris Paralympics set records

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The Paris Paralympic Games set records with 169 participating delegations and 165 media outlets covering the event. Nearly 2.4 million tickets were sold.
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Paris Paralympics break attendance and media attention records

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The Paris Paralympic Games set records with 169 participating delegations and 165 media outlets covering the event. Nearly 2.4 million tickets were sold.
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What will be the legacy of the 2024 Paris Paralympics?

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The Paris Paralympic Games broke records with 169 participating delegations and 165 media outlets covering the event. But what long-lasting legacy will remain now that the Games are over?
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Sunisa Lee Wins Gold In Gymnastics At The Tokyo Olympics

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Lee has been doing gymnastics since 2009 and her bio says "the beam" is her favorite event.
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Swim Cap Designed For Natural Black Hair To Be Reviewed

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Last week, Soul Cap said the sport's governing body denied its application for certification, which means that cap cannot be used during the Olympics.
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Olympics Still On Despite COVID Surge In Japan

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​Over 11,000 athletes will compete in Tokyo. Roughly 85% of them are vaccinated and they will be tested daily.
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Possible Ban On Foreign Fans At Tokyo Olympics

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An official decision is expected later this month.
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10,000 Local Fans Allowed In Olympic Venues

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Medical experts are concerned the summer Olympics could create a spike in COVID-19 cases.
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International Olympic Committee President Visits Tokyo

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The games were scheduled for this year, but were postponed because of the pandemic.