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B-Boy Mounir of France poses in front of the Eiffel Tower

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Olympics heptathletes lie on the track for an aerial shot of the competitors

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B-Boy Mounir of France poses in front of the Eiffel Tower

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Joseph Choong holds the finish line up after winning gold

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Usain Bolt produces his iconic pointing celebration after a 100m sprint victory

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Olympics decathletes lie on the track for an aerial shot of the competitors

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A volleyball player falls over the side boards during a match

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The USA 4 x 400m women's relay team hold flags after winning gold

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Kuo Hsing-chun reacts after winning the gold medal in the women's 59kg weightlifting competition by lying on the floor and smiling

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Close-up shot of a white martial arts outfit with the Refugee Olympic Team branding

What does EOR stand for at the Olympics 2024?

General view of empty purple track at the Stade de France

What does AIN stand for at the Olympics 2024?

Team USA enter the Olympic Stadium holding the American flag

Why does USA not dip their flag at the Olympics opening ceremony?

Hiroshi Hoketsu waves his hat to the crowd while sat on a horse during the dressage competition at London 2012.

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Carl Lewis sprints as he prepares for the long jump with a stadium of spectators in the background

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The Olympic flag and Russian flag fly side by side at previous Games

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