Emma Bowman

LeBron James cheers on fellow Team USA basketballers in the 3x3 women's game against Spain last week at Esplanade Des Invalides during the Paris Games.

Olympians at the Paris Games want to cheer on the Olympians, too

Emma Bowman

Olympians are just as excited as the public to witness the athleticism at the Paris Games — especially if it's not their own sport. Here are some of your favorite Olympians' favorite Olympians.

Armand Duplantis, of Sweden, clears the bar at 6.25m to set a new world record during the men's pole vault final at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Monday in Saint-Denis, France.

Sweden's Mondo raises his own bar to set new Olympic and world record in pole vault

Emma Bowman

The American-Swede made his eager fans wait until his final attempt at clinching a new world record at the Paris Olympics — knocking down his own by .01 meters.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the U.S. competes in a women's 400-meter hurdles heat at the Paris Olympics on Sunday in Saint-Denis, France.

What to look forward to in the final leg of the Paris Olympics

Juana Summers

There's still a week's worth of medals to be handed out, as competitions ramp up in track and field, soccer and boxing. The excitement has yet to begin in breaking, Taekwondo and weightlifting.

Germany's Laura Lindemann, left, celebrates after winning the gold medal next to silver medalist Great Britain's Beth Potter, center, and bronze medalist Taylor Knibb, of the U.S., right, at end of the mixed relay triathlon on Monday in Paris.

The U.S. wins silver in Olympic triathlon mixed relay after contesting close result

Emma Bowman

After the photo finish, Great Britain was initially awarded the silver. A review overturned that result, showing that the U.S. squeaked by to place second.

American sprinter Noah Lyles celebrates after winning the gold medal in in the men's 100-meters final at the Paris Olympics on Sunday in Saint-Denis, France.

In a photo finish, American Noah Lyles wins 100-meter final to claim Olympic gold

Emma Bowman

Lyles, the favorite to win, ran the fastest time in the fastest race at Stade de France stadium on Sunday night. He's the first American to win the race since Justin Gatlin in 2004.

Daniel Carter, a retired rugby player from New Zealand, bears the brigadier ahead of a men's rugby match between Australia and Samoa at Stade de France earlier this month. He's about to command the attention of the stadium's raucous crowd as part of a new, very French Olympic custom.

What’s that thumping sound in Paris? A dramatic new pre-game Olympics custom

Emma Bowman

In the moments before many Paris Olympic events get underway, someone comes out and taps a staff. The ritual, inspired by a French theatrical tradition, made its Olympics debut last week.

Ryan Crouser, of the United States, competes in the men's shot put final at the Paris Olympics. He won his third gold in a row on Saturday.

In a league of his own, shot-putter Ryan Crouser wins U.S. 3rd Olympic gold in a row

Emma Bowman

The world record holder out-threw his opponents under a steady rain at Stade de France, becoming the first-ever shot-putter to win three Olympic gold medals.

Julien Alfred, of Saint Lucia, celebrates after winning the women's 100-meters final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Julien Alfred stuns Sha'Carri Richardson in 100m to win St. Lucia's 1st Olympic gold

Emma Bowman

Since its Olympic debut in 1996, St. Lucia has never won a medal of any kind. Sha'Carri Richardson, who had entered the Paris Games as the 100-meter favorite, finished in second to win silver.

Gold medalist Joshua Cheptegei, of Uganda, poses with silver medalist Berihu Aregawi, of Ethiopia, left, and bronze medalist Grant Fisher, of the United States, after the men's 10,000-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, in Saint-Denis, France.

The fastest 10,000m runner still reigns, and U.S. steps onto podium after 12 years

Emma Bowman

World record holder Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda looked up to four-time Olympic medalist Kenenisa Bekele as a kid. He just stole the Ethiopian's Olympic record. Grant Fisher won bronze for the U.S.

Australia's Anneli Maley (24) and Lauren Mansfield (33) defend Hailey van Lith, of the United States, in the women's 3x3 basketball pool round match Thursday during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Australia won 17-15.

In Olympic 3x3 basketball, the U.S. is sitting at the bottom of the pool. Why?

Emma Bowman

The women finally won in their fourth game at the Olympics in Paris, while the men's team hasn't won a single one of its four games. What's going on?