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Swimming, July 31
James Hill, for The New York Times
Beach Volleyball, July 29
Gabriela Bhaskar, for The New York Times
The Paris Olympics promised to be memorable from the start: opening ceremonies and competitions on the Seine River; extensive security measures to keep the bustling city quiet; the possibility of equal gender representation among athletes for the first time. Amid the disruptions and controversies, dreams realized and denied, The New York Times photographers were there to capture the moments. Here are some of their favorite images.
Thursday, August 1
Aerial stunts are not just limited to gymnasts. Their stunts are a little more spectacular.
James Hill, for The New York Times
Daniel Berehulak/The New York Times
Gabriela Bhaskar, for The New York Times
Wednesday, July 31
The men’s triathlon continued after a day’s delay due to the water quality of the Seine River. Other sports did a better job of keeping pace.
Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
James Hill, for The New York Times
James Hill, for The New York Times
Gabriela Bhaskar, for The New York Times
Tuesday, July 30
Both the gold medal and reaching Paris are worth celebrating.
James Hill, for The New York Times
Dmitry Kostyukov for The New York Times
Monday, July 29
Whatever the game, you have to keep your eye on the ball.
Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
Gabriela Bhaskar, for The New York Times
Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
Sunday, July 28
Simone Biles’ return to the Olympics after withdrawing from most events at the Tokyo Games three years ago made headlines when she and her U.S. teammates competed in the qualification round. Elsewhere, the headlines were less so.
Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
Gabriela Bhaskar, for The New York Times
Gabriela Bhaskar, for The New York Times
Dmitry Kostyukov for The New York Times
Saturday, July 27
The opening ceremony fleet landed on the shore, the athletes – and Celine Dion – dried off from the rain and the games began. Rugby sevens and other sports that had started earlier in the week finally found some partners.
Gabriela Bhaskar, for The New York Times
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Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
