Feed MRSS-S Noticias, english.elpais.com, sports, olympic-games en-us https://english.elpais.com Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:39:11 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-15/seven-elite-women-athletes-who-had-to-justify-explain-or-defend-the-way-they-look.html Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:39:11 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-15/seven-elite-women-athletes-who-had-to-justify-explain-or-defend-the-way-they-look.html Isabel Valdés ,Eleonora Giovio Body-shaming against female Olympians and other sportswomen is rife. Water polo player Paula Leitón is the latest to be subjected to intense physical scrutiny Body-shaming against female Olympians and other sportswomen is rife. Water polo player Paula Leitón is the latest to be subjected to intense physical scrutiny París 2024 París Marcel ter Bals (DeFodi Images via Getty Images) Deportistas Body Shaming - P. Leiton Paula Leitón, after winning Olympic gold in water polo with the Spanish team. Paula Leitón, after winning Olympic gold in water polo with the Spanish team. <p>Because they’re fat. Because they’re thin. Because they’re wearing makeup or because they didn’t use a single swipe of mascara. Because they have too many muscles. Because they’re androgynous. Because they don’t have big breasts, or because they do. Because of distinctive facial characteristics. Because their hair is kinky. Because they’re Black. Because they’re too short. Because they’re mixed-race. Because of any reason, and because of every reason. Because all these “because” could be <a href="https://english.elpais.com/society/2022-06-13/camila-cabello-is-not-brave-for-wearing-a-bikini-she-is-just-a-woman-enjoying-her-time-off.html">levelled at any woman. </a></p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-15/seven-elite-women-athletes-who-had-to-justify-explain-or-defend-the-way-they-look.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-13/olympic-medal-table-by-population-and-wealth-which-countries-fared-the-best-at-the-paris-games.html Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:26:49 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-13/olympic-medal-table-by-population-and-wealth-which-countries-fared-the-best-at-the-paris-games.html Kiko Llaneras,Daniele Grasso A number of Caribbean countries achieved extraordinary results, considering their size and GDP, while France has once again proved the ‘host effect’ A number of Caribbean countries achieved extraordinary results, considering their size and GDP, while France has once again proved the ‘host effect’ París 2024 París Santa Lucía China FRANCK ROBICHON (EFE) Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Athletics Julien Alfred from Saint Lucia (population less than 200,000) celebrates his victory in the 100 metres at the Paris Olympics. Julien Alfred from Saint Lucia (population less than 200,000) celebrates his victory in the 100 metres at the Paris Olympics. <p>The United States and China dominated the medal table at the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-09/the-paris-olympics-bell-that-all-athletes-dream-of-ringing.html">Paris Games</a>, but other — smaller and poorer — countries also achieved spectacular success. Take for example the island of Saint Lucia, which is home to just 200,000 inhabitants; it won two medals thanks to sprinter Julien Alfred.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-13/olympic-medal-table-by-population-and-wealth-which-countries-fared-the-best-at-the-paris-games.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-09/the-paris-olympics-bell-that-all-athletes-dream-of-ringing.html Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:25:29 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-09/the-paris-olympics-bell-that-all-athletes-dream-of-ringing.html Juan José Martínez The instrument, reserved for gold medalists to sound at the Stade de France, has become a symbol of victory ahead of its installation in the renovated Notre-Dame cathedral The instrument, reserved for gold medalists to sound at the Stade de France, has become a symbol of victory ahead of its installation in the renovated Notre-Dame cathedral París 2024 Noah Lyles Kai Pfaffenbach (REUTERS) The Paris Olympics bell that all athletes dream of ringing Noah Lyles rings the bell at the Stade de France after winning the 100m at the Paris 2024 Games. Noah Lyles rings the bell at the Stade de France after winning the 100m at the Paris 2024 Games. <p>Few sounds convey as much solemnity as that of a bell. This instrument of antiquity has been used throughout history to transmit information of interest, to warn of an important event, an attack, deaths, or rites. A source of information and emotion, they adorn the tops of town halls, hermitages and churches, especially after being adopted by Christianity in the 5th century. Their carved bronze roars congregate the faithful and send pigeons flying, although at the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-02/a-visit-to-le-bristol-the-hotel-hosting-the-rich-and-famous-during-the-paris-olympic-games.html">Paris Games</a>, they have also given more than one athlete wings. The organizers of the Olympic Games have installed one in the glorious Stade de France and it has become a modern icon of greatness. Ringing it is an honor reserved “<a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-08/how-two-petite-black-women-made-olympic-history.html">only for gold medalists</a>,” explained Tony Estanguet, head of the Paris 2024 organizing committee, who told the Associated Press the instrument is an opportunity to bring athletes and spectators together.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-09/the-paris-olympics-bell-that-all-athletes-dream-of-ringing.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-09/the-muffin-man-or-how-the-internet-has-shone-a-light-on-lesser-known-olympic-athletes.html Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:44:55 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-09/the-muffin-man-or-how-the-internet-has-shone-a-light-on-lesser-known-olympic-athletes.html jordi perez Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen has gone viral at the Paris Games, not for winning a medal, but rather for his love of a chocolate treat Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen has gone viral at the Paris Games, not for winning a medal, but rather for his love of a chocolate treat París 2024 TikTok Twitter Joel Marklund (ZUMAPRESS.com / Cordon Press) Henrik Christiansen Atleta Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen in a photo from his participation in the 1,500-meter freestyle at the World Championships in Fukuoka (Japan) in 2023. Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen in a photo from his participation in the 1,500-meter freestyle at the World Championships in Fukuoka (Japan) in 2023. <p>There is a Norwegian swimmer at the<a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/" target="_blank"> Paris Olympics</a> who is more famous for eating chocolate muffins than for his sporting successes. His name is Henrik Christiansen. He failed to qualify for the 800- and 1,500-meter freestyle finals and is competing in the six-mile open water race in the Seine on Friday. But that’s not what has grabbed attention.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-09/the-muffin-man-or-how-the-internet-has-shone-a-light-on-lesser-known-olympic-athletes.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-08/how-two-petite-black-women-made-olympic-history.html Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:57:40 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-08/how-two-petite-black-women-made-olympic-history.html María Porcel Estepa It is amazing to see how Simone Biles and Rebeca Andrade, who do not speak the same language, admire each other and in such a public way It is amazing to see how Simone Biles and Rebeca Andrade, who do not speak the same language, admire each other and in such a public way París 2024 Simone Biles Internet Athit Perawongmetha (Reuters) Artistic Gymnastics - Women's Floor Exercise Victory Ceremony Simone Biles (left) and fellow American gymnast Jordan Chiles bowed Monday to Brazilian floor gold medalist Rebeca Andrade at the Paris Games. Simone Biles (left) and fellow American gymnast Jordan Chiles bowed Monday to Brazilian floor gold medalist Rebeca Andrade at the Paris Games. <p>The <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-07/the-eccentric-struggle-of-32-writers-to-win-olympic-gold-at-the-paris-1924-games.html">Paris Olympics </a>are almost over. The armchair athletes will have to wait four more years to once again become experts in everything from weightlifting to taekwondo. Although today’s armchair athletes are better described as bus, office or deckchair athletes. By having a screen in our hand every minute of the day, our consumption of the fleeting has become instantaneous and repetitive — a point that has been noted in these Games, the most digitally connected in history.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-08/how-two-petite-black-women-made-olympic-history.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-08/what-do-simone-biles-and-a-degas-character-have-in-common-images-from-the-paris-2024-olympics-that-are-reminiscent-of-works-of-art.html Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:11:27 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-08/what-do-simone-biles-and-a-degas-character-have-in-common-images-from-the-paris-2024-olympics-that-are-reminiscent-of-works-of-art.html Ana Marcos ,Gabriel Bravo EL PAÍS has matched 13 photos from the Games with artworks that capture their essence and feeling, from Munch’s ‘The Scream’ to Michelangelo’s ‘David’ EL PAÍS has matched 13 photos from the Games with artworks that capture their essence and feeling, from Munch’s ‘The Scream’ to Michelangelo’s ‘David’ París 2024 Lebron James Simone Biles Charles McQuillan (Getty)/ La villana olímpica On the left, Kim Ye-ji, the 31-year-old South Korean shooter who won the silver medal in the women's 10-meter air pistol. She went viral on social media, sparking fascination, intimidation and admiration at the same time. On the right, the piece 'Too Young to Die', 2001, by Yoshitomo Nara, the creator of the Japanese pop art genre Kimo kawaii, which literally means “disgusting cute.” On the left, Kim Ye-ji, the 31-year-old South Korean shooter who won the silver medal in the women's 10-meter air pistol. She went viral on social media, sparking fascination, intimidation and admiration at the same time. On the right, the piece 'Too Young to Die', 2001, by Yoshitomo Nara, the creator of the Japanese pop art genre Kimo kawaii, which literally means “disgusting cute.” Charles McQuillan (Getty)/ La villana olímpica On the left, Kim Ye-ji, the 31-year-old South Korean shooter who won the silver medal in the women's 10-meter air pistol. She went viral on social media, sparking fascination, intimidation and admiration at the same time. On the right, the piece 'Too Young to Die', 2001, by Yoshitomo Nara, the creator of the Japanese pop art genre Kimo kawaii, which literally means “disgusting cute.” On the left, Kim Ye-ji, the 31-year-old South Korean shooter who won the silver medal in the women's 10-meter air pistol. She went viral on social media, sparking fascination, intimidation and admiration at the same time. On the right, the piece 'Too Young to Die', 2001, by Yoshitomo Nara, the creator of the Japanese pop art genre Kimo kawaii, which literally means “disgusting cute.” Richard Pelham (Reuters)/ Museo El dramatismo de los gestos On the left, a boxing match (in the over 92 kg category) in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics between Teremoana of Australia and Bakhodir Jalolov of Uzbekistan. On the right, the painting 'Ixion' by José de Ribera, which hangs in the Prado Museum in Madrid. In both images, the bodies seen are twisted, but the gestures are more marked in the painting. In the canvas, there is punishment. In the photo, the loser of the match is the one who suffers. On the left, a boxing match (in the over 92 kg category) in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics between Teremoana of Australia and Bakhodir Jalolov of Uzbekistan. On the right, the painting 'Ixion' by José de Ribera, which hangs in the Prado Museum in Madrid. In both images, the bodies seen are twisted, but the gestures are more marked in the painting. In the canvas, there is punishment. In the photo, the loser of the match is the one who suffers. M. Maeissner (Ap/Lapresse)/ V. F Belleza clásica On the left, Italy's Thomas Ceccon with his gold medal after winning the men's 100m backstroke final. On the right, Michelangelo's sculpture of David. Two bodies perfectly sculpted by desire and dreams. On the left, Italy's Thomas Ceccon with his gold medal after winning the men's 100m backstroke final. On the right, Michelangelo's sculpture of David. Two bodies perfectly sculpted by desire and dreams. CORTESÍA BLASCO VISUAL MEDIA La importancia del maquillaje Simone Biles (l) touches up her makeup at one of the finals of the Paris Olympics. In her TikTok account, where she has more than a million followers, and in her Netflix documentary, the gymnast has explained the importance she gives to her beauty routines and how over the years she has managed to move away from the Eurocentric canon of beauty. On the right, the 1897 painting ‘Éloge du maquillage’ ('In Praise of Cosmetics’), by Degas. The work recently sold in Spain for less than €1,000. Simone Biles (l) touches up her makeup at one of the finals of the Paris Olympics. In her TikTok account, where she has more than a million followers, and in her Netflix documentary, the gymnast has explained the importance she gives to her beauty routines and how over the years she has managed to move away from the Eurocentric canon of beauty. On the right, the 1897 painting ‘Éloge du maquillage’ ('In Praise of Cosmetics’), by Degas. The work recently sold in Spain for less than €1,000. Michael Reaves (Getty)/Christoph La injusticia y el dolor On the left, Uta Abe, the Japanese juooka whose cries of frustration after losing in the under-52 kg elimination round of 16 will never be forgotten. On the right, 'The Scream' by Edvard Munch (1863-1944). On the left, Uta Abe, the Japanese juooka whose cries of frustration after losing in the under-52 kg elimination round of 16 will never be forgotten. On the right, 'The Scream' by Edvard Munch (1863-1944). Xinhua News/ContactoPhoto/ Museo La aparición On the left, Brazil's Gabriel Medina in the third round of the surfing competition in Paris. The image captured by photographers has become one of the most memorable photos of the 2024 Olympics Games. It is difficult to find a similar painting, but 'The Crucified Christ Appears to Saint Teresa of Avila,’ by Alonso Cano, represents the essence of the surfer’s unexpected airborne celebration. On the left, Brazil's Gabriel Medina in the third round of the surfing competition in Paris. The image captured by photographers has become one of the most memorable photos of the 2024 Olympics Games. It is difficult to find a similar painting, but 'The Crucified Christ Appears to Saint Teresa of Avila,’ by Alonso Cano, represents the essence of the surfer’s unexpected airborne celebration. Xinhua News/ContactoPhoto/ Museo Desde el cielo In this other comparison, Brazilian Gabriel Medina comes out of the wave and celebrates his feat like Jesus in Bosch's 'The Haywain Triptych.’ In this other comparison, Brazilian Gabriel Medina comes out of the wave and celebrates his feat like Jesus in Bosch's 'The Haywain Triptych.’ Juanjo Martín (EFE)/ Museo del París era una fiesta Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic celebrates after beating Germany’s Dominik Koepfer. A few days later, he won the gold medal against Carlos Alcaraz and celebrated with the rest of his delegation by dancing. On the right, one of the characters in the painting 'Scena de Interior de Taberna' (‘Interior Tavern Scene’), by anonymous. Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic celebrates after beating Germany’s Dominik Koepfer. A few days later, he won the gold medal against Carlos Alcaraz and celebrated with the rest of his delegation by dancing. On the right, one of the characters in the painting 'Scena de Interior de Taberna' (‘Interior Tavern Scene’), by anonymous. Aleksandra Szmigiel (Reuters) / Ocupar los espacios There is no detail of the Olympic Games that the media does not capture and broadcast. Through makeup, jewelry, nails and accessories, female athletes send out personal messages. On the right, the bejeweled hand of 'Isabel de Valois Holding a Portrait of Philip II', a painting by Sofonisba Anguissola. There is no detail of the Olympic Games that the media does not capture and broadcast. Through makeup, jewelry, nails and accessories, female athletes send out personal messages. On the right, the bejeweled hand of 'Isabel de Valois Holding a Portrait of Philip II', a painting by Sofonisba Anguissola. Rodrigo Jimenez Los señores Nathalie Moellhausen, a 38-year-old Brazilian fencer, entered the Olympic Games in Paris with a benign tumor in the coccyx region that causes her chronic pain. As a result of this, she fell in a bout, she couldn’t take the pain anymore. Her coaches went to assist her and when someone from the organization approached the fencer with a chair, her coach sat down on it, as can be seen in video grabs. On the right, the work 'Susana y Los Viejos' (‘Susanna and the Elders’), by Artemisia Gentileschi. Nathalie Moellhausen, a 38-year-old Brazilian fencer, entered the Olympic Games in Paris with a benign tumor in the coccyx region that causes her chronic pain. As a result of this, she fell in a bout, she couldn’t take the pain anymore. Her coaches went to assist her and when someone from the organization approached the fencer with a chair, her coach sat down on it, as can be seen in video grabs. On the right, the work 'Susana y Los Viejos' (‘Susanna and the Elders’), by Artemisia Gentileschi. ERIK S. LESSER (EFE)/ Museo del Cuando una mujer doma un caballo On the left, Isabell Werth, a German rider, competing in an Olympic event. On the right, 'Queen Isabel of Bourbon Equestrian’, by Velázquez. It is easy to see the similarities between these two images, but one has to delve into the layers of female equestrian representations in the History of Art to understand that when a noblewoman got on a horse, she equated herself to a man in a show of power. On the left, Isabell Werth, a German rider, competing in an Olympic event. On the right, 'Queen Isabel of Bourbon Equestrian’, by Velázquez. It is easy to see the similarities between these two images, but one has to delve into the layers of female equestrian representations in the History of Art to understand that when a noblewoman got on a horse, she equated herself to a man in a show of power. David Goldman (AP/Lapresse) La lucha en el caos A group of women competing in the triathlon in the Seine River in Paris. On the right, the painting 'Entropía' by Genovés. A group of women competing in the triathlon in the Seine River in Paris. On the right, the painting 'Entropía' by Genovés. Evelyn Hockstein Dos leyendas LeBron James (l) hangs from the basket in the first round of the Olympic basketball competition. On the right, a detail from Caravaggio's 'The Crucifixion of Saint Peter.' LeBron James (l) hangs from the basket in the first round of the Olympic basketball competition. On the right, a detail from Caravaggio's 'The Crucifixion of Saint Peter.' <p><br/></p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-08/what-do-simone-biles-and-a-degas-character-have-in-common-images-from-the-paris-2024-olympics-that-are-reminiscent-of-works-of-art.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-07/cuba-vs-cuba-mijain-lopezs-unique-olympic-triumph.html Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:13:45 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-07/cuba-vs-cuba-mijain-lopezs-unique-olympic-triumph.html Carla Gloria Colomé The Paris Games saw two different Cuban wrestlers compete for the gold: the fighter who remained on the island and his compatriot who defected The Paris Games saw two different Cuban wrestlers compete for the gold: the fighter who remained on the island and his compatriot who defected Cuba París 2024 Fidel Castro Dan Mullan (Getty Images) Cuba vs Cuba: Mijaín López’s unique Olympic triumph Cubans Mijaín López (red) and Yasmani Acosta (blue) compete on August 6 in Paris (France). Cubans Mijaín López (red) and Yasmani Acosta (blue) compete on August 6 in Paris (France). <p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-06-22/cuba-the-safest-country-in-the-world-is-getting-less-and-less-secure.html" target="_blank">Cuba </a>has won its first Gold medal at the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/" target="_blank">Paris Olympic Games</a>. It sparked euphoria, but it is a bittersweet victory. Greco-Roman wrestler Mijaín López went up to the stage of the Champ de Mars stadium with the red singlet on Tuesday afternoon, sure of winning his fifth consecutive Olympic gold despite the predictions of analysts and <i>Sports Illustrated</i>, which expected him to take bronze. The 41-year-old won despite facing much younger contenders, who he defeated one by one, on the blue mat of Paris 2024.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-07/cuba-vs-cuba-mijain-lopezs-unique-olympic-triumph.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-07/the-eccentric-struggle-of-32-writers-to-win-olympic-gold-at-the-paris-1924-games.html Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:36:43 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-07/the-eccentric-struggle-of-32-writers-to-win-olympic-gold-at-the-paris-1924-games.html Paco Cerdà A new essay reconstructs the literary competition of the VIII Olympiad, which brought together Nobel Prize winners on the jury and participants such as Robert Graves and Henry de Montherlant to praise sporting heroism A new essay reconstructs the literary competition of the VIII Olympiad, which brought together Nobel Prize winners on the jury and participants such as Robert Graves and Henry de Montherlant to praise sporting heroism París 2024 Pierre de Coubertin Edith Wharton Robert Graves Paul Valery Vicente Blasco Ibáñez Benito Mussolini Central Press (Getty Images) The eccentric struggle of 32 writers to win Olympic gold at the Paris 1924 Games From left to right, in the second row, Baron de Coubertin, Edward VIII (then still Prince of Wales) and the former French athlete Justinien de Clary, during the 1924 Paris Olympic Games. From left to right, in the second row, Baron de Coubertin, Edward VIII (then still Prince of Wales) and the former French athlete Justinien de Clary, during the 1924 Paris Olympic Games. <p>Every hero needs a poet. It has always been thus: in classical antiquity and also a century ago, at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, the VIII modern Olympiad. It is there that <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-07-20/the-unknown-story-of-the-first-olympic-hero-an-unexpected-victory-and-a-sad-and-premature-end.html">Baron Pierre de Coubertin</a>, the soul and mastermind of the Olympic revival, decided to bring writers closer to a new religion called sport. That is why he created an Olympic discipline whose medals were worth as much as those awarded in athletics, wrestling, cycling, or swimming: literature.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-07/the-eccentric-struggle-of-32-writers-to-win-olympic-gold-at-the-paris-1924-games.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-05/united-states-loses-its-dominance-in-swimming-as-australia-france-and-china-win-gold.html Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:13:40 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-05/united-states-loses-its-dominance-in-swimming-as-australia-france-and-china-win-gold.html Diego Torres The team collected eight gold medals out of the 34 at stake in Paris, the lowest haul of a tournament since the Melbourne Games in 1956 The team collected eight gold medals out of the 34 at stake in Paris, the lowest haul of a tournament since the Melbourne Games in 1956 París 2024 China América Australia Leon Marchand Clodagh Kilcoyne (REUTERS) The U.S. swimming delegation after the men's 4x100m relay at the La Défense swimming pool in Paris. The U.S. swimming team after the men's 4x100m relay at the La Défense swimming pool in Paris. The U.S. swimming team after the men's 4x100m relay at the La Défense swimming pool in Paris. <p>The<a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/" target="_blank"> Olympic swimming championships</a> began with Katie Ledecky exposing the institutional cover-up of doping by Chinese swimmers and bringing the semi-cold war between the United States and the great Asian power to the pool. The dispute culminated a week later in the battle of the medley relays, Pan Zhanle’s last act. The Chinese swimmer became the first man to swim 100 meters in under 46 seconds and gave his country the gold medal in the 4x100m medley, a trophy that the United States had not lost since it was established in the 1960 Games.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-05/united-states-loses-its-dominance-in-swimming-as-australia-france-and-china-win-gold.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-02/a-visit-to-le-bristol-the-hotel-hosting-the-rich-and-famous-during-the-paris-olympic-games.html Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:37:43 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-02/a-visit-to-le-bristol-the-hotel-hosting-the-rich-and-famous-during-the-paris-olympic-games.html Karelia Vázquez The planet’s most Parisian lodgings turns 100 years old amid the world’s biggest sporting event and has been sold out for months. Refuge for the powerful, its well-earned fame as a secure place with good hot chocolate has attracted guests such as David Beckham and Woody Allen The planet’s most Parisian lodgings turns 100 years old amid the world’s biggest sporting event and has been sold out for months. Refuge for the powerful, its well-earned fame as a secure place with good hot chocolate has attracted guests such as David Beckham and Woody Allen París París 2024 Woody Allen Taylor Swift David Beckham Léa Crespi (EL PAÍS) EPS 2497 PLACERES DECO ESTILO VIDA HOTEL LE BRISTOL The swimming pool at Le Bristol hotel, which looks out onto the rooftops of Paris, was designed by Professor Pinnau, the architect of Aristotle Onassis’s yacht, and that is precisely what it resembles; a yacht sailing the French Riviera. The swimming pool at Le Bristol hotel, which looks out onto the rooftops of Paris, was designed by Professor Pinnau, the architect of Aristotle Onassis’s yacht, and that is precisely what it resembles; a yacht sailing the French Riviera. <p>A stately gentleman in an expensive trench coat is inclined to check out from his hotel. He is in a hurry, his glasses foggy. Perhaps, they are dirty as well. When he goes by reception to leave his keys — impossible to bring them anywhere, they are far too heavy — the concierge asks to see his glasses, please. The gentleman turns them over, a nearly automatic gesture. The employee cleans them slowly, with dedication, then looks at them, checks them over and gives them back. Everything in order. No one leaves Le Bristol Paris in anything but perfect condition. It’s like one’s family home — it may be luxurious and costly, but it is also a place where everyone takes care of you.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-08-02/a-visit-to-le-bristol-the-hotel-hosting-the-rich-and-famous-during-the-paris-olympic-games.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-07-31/the-resurrection-of-simone-biles.html Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:35:57 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-07-31/the-resurrection-of-simone-biles.html Paloma del Río Cañadas The gymnast is once again the star of the U.S. team and of the Olympic Games. She is back and will end her journey in the world of sports only when she decides to The gymnast is once again the star of the U.S. team and of the Olympic Games. She is back and will end her journey in the world of sports only when she decides to París 2024 Simone Biles Francisco Seco (AP) DEPORTES 30/07 Simone Biles, during one of her exercises in the team final. Simone Biles, during one of her exercises in the team final. <p>By now, everything has already been said about Simone Biles. That she was born into a broken home, that it was her grandfather who, with his second wife, adopted Simone and her sister Adria, and that she grew up happy and athletic doing gymnastics from the age of six. She joined the national team very early on due to her talent and began to stand out in “minor” competitions until she was old enough to be part of the U.S. senior team. The coach at the time, Martha Karoly (wife of Bela Karoly, coach and discoverer <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-09-06/everything-the-romanian-secret-police-knew-about-nadia-comaneci.html">of Nadia Comaneci </a>and Mary Lou Retton) included her in the national team for the 2014 World Championships in Antwerp, and at the age of 16 she was proclaimed world champion, a title she has won six times. She has won 30 medals at World Championships, of which 23 are gold, far surpassing the second gymnast with the most medals, Vitaly Sherbo, an Olympic champion in Barcelona 92. She was champion of the United States on nine occasions. And she arrived in Paris with seven <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-07-20/the-unknown-story-of-the-first-olympic-hero-an-unexpected-victory-and-a-sad-and-premature-end.html">Olympic medals,</a> tied with Shannon Miller.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-07-31/the-resurrection-of-simone-biles.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-07-24/the-mexican-divers-who-will-compete-for-the-dominican-republic-at-paris-2024-due-to-lack-of-support.html Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:56:39 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-07-24/the-mexican-divers-who-will-compete-for-the-dominican-republic-at-paris-2024-due-to-lack-of-support.html Daniel Morales Olea Problems with the Mexican Swimming Federation and other sports institutions lead athletes to seek alternative nationalities to fulfill their dreams Problems with the Mexican Swimming Federation and other sports institutions lead athletes to seek alternative nationalities to fulfill their dreams París 2024 Noticias de México Telmex Conade Armando Fernández CORTESÍA The Mexican divers who will compete for the Dominican Republic at Paris 2024 due to lack of support Victoria Garza and Jonathan Ruvalcaba, Mexican divers who will compete for the Dominican Republic at Paris 2024. Victoria Garza and Jonathan Ruvalcaba, Mexican divers who will compete for the Dominican Republic at Paris 2024. <p>Victoria Garza, 21, studies at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) and is one of the best divers in Mexico, but in 2021 she began the process to become a naturalized citizen of the Dominican Republic, a country that offered her the necessary support to participate in international competitions such as the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-07-20/why-are-so-few-world-records-broken-at-the-olympic-games.html">Olympic Games</a>. She, along with Jonathan Ruvalcaba, 33, are Mexicans who, due to the lack of opportunities and issues with the Mexican sports institutions, will represent the Caribbean country during the Paris 2024 Games.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-07-24/the-mexican-divers-who-will-compete-for-the-dominican-republic-at-paris-2024-due-to-lack-of-support.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-07-20/why-are-so-few-world-records-broken-at-the-olympic-games.html Sat, 20 Jul 2024 04:05:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-07-20/why-are-so-few-world-records-broken-at-the-olympic-games.html Miquel Echarri Technology, diet, and investment in elite sport are key for humans to continue breaking their physiological limits. However, it is unlikely that we will see many new records in Paris as the Olympic Games are more given to emotion Technology, diet, and investment in elite sport are key for humans to continue breaking their physiological limits. However, it is unlikely that we will see many new records in Paris as the Olympic Games are more given to emotion París 2024 Bob Beamon Fátima Diame Armand Duplantis Mike Powell David Popovici Shericka Jackson Florence Griffith Joyner Adam Pretty (Getty Images) (EL PAÍS) Why are so few world records broken at the Olympic Games? Michael Phelps, at the Rio 2016 Games. Michael Phelps, at the Rio 2016 Games. <p>The night before taking to the skies, Bob Beamon made love to his partner, drank a good glass of red wine and a couple of tequilas and spent about half an hour listening to jazz until he fell asleep. The next day, he went to the Olympic University Stadium in Mexico City like someone going to the office, propelled himself along the track with 29 neat and precise strides and, after an engine-less flight of barely a second, landed at an unheard-of distance: 8 meters and 90 centimeters, beating the previous world record in the long jump by 55cm.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-07-20/why-are-so-few-world-records-broken-at-the-olympic-games.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-07-20/the-unknown-story-of-the-first-olympic-hero-an-unexpected-victory-and-a-sad-and-premature-end.html Sat, 20 Jul 2024 04:05:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-07-20/the-unknown-story-of-the-first-olympic-hero-an-unexpected-victory-and-a-sad-and-premature-end.html Miquel Echarri Spyridon Louis, a humble water carrier without any athletics training, was the first great hero of the Olympic Games when, at the last minute and against all odds, he brought victory to Athens in 1896 Spyridon Louis, a humble water carrier without any athletics training, was the first great hero of the Olympic Games when, at the last minute and against all odds, he brought victory to Athens in 1896 Athens 2004 Juan Antonio Samaranch Pierre de Coubertin Berlin Adolf Hitler París 2024 ullstein bild Dtl. (ullstein bild via Getty Images) The unknown story of the first Olympic hero: An unexpected victory and a sad and premature end Spyridon Louis, in his sixties, photographed in Berlin in 1936. Spyridon Louis, in his sixties, photographed in Berlin in 1936. <p>In one of the few surviving photos of his feat, Spyridon Louis, sporting an impeccable brigadier’s moustache, wears a number 3 on the breastplate of his white round-necked shirt, bloomers, a belt with a thick buckle, high socks, clog-like sneakers and a discreet beret covering his hair. With this dignified attire — not barefoot or covered in rags, as the sensationalist press claimed days later — Louis ran the marathon at the first <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-12-16/paris-prepares-for-the-banlieue-olympics.html">Olympic Games</a> of the modern era, held in Athens, on April 10, 1896.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-07-20/the-unknown-story-of-the-first-olympic-hero-an-unexpected-victory-and-a-sad-and-premature-end.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-07-01/christophe-dubi-executive-director-of-the-olympic-games-the-criticism-of-venues-being-underused-is-exaggerated.html Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:45:47 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-07-01/christophe-dubi-executive-director-of-the-olympic-games-the-criticism-of-venues-being-underused-is-exaggerated.html Julián Martín Pérez,Luis Enrique Velasco The head of the event defends the management of the International Olympic Committee in past years, and speaks of a new approach to designating the host cities of the future The head of the event defends the management of the International Olympic Committee in past years, and speaks of a new approach to designating the host cities of the future París 2024 París Barcelona Christophe Dubi, executive director of the Games. Christophe Dubi, executive director of the Olympic Games. Christophe Dubi, executive director of the Olympic Games. <p>These are busy days for the person responsible for ensuring that everything goes according to the plan during the 17 days in which<a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-04-08/the-security-threats-looming-over-this-summers-olympics-in-paris.html" target="_blank"> Paris will become the world epicenter of sport</a>. Christophe Dubi has been the executive director of the Olympic Games since the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2017/03/01/inenglish/1488358288_280116.html" target="_blank">controversial 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games</a>, which he describes as “one of the best things” that happened to Brazil. He says that more than Paris, his mind is on the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games: “The last two years of each Olympics are the time in which we become more operational. We are always in that stage, there is always work.” Two weeks before the Olympic flame lights up the Seine, Dubi reviews some of the key aspects of the world’s largest sporting event.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-07-01/christophe-dubi-executive-director-of-the-olympic-games-the-criticism-of-venues-being-underused-is-exaggerated.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-06-22/when-the-nazis-used-soccer-as-a-weapon-of-mass-manipulation.html Sat, 22 Jun 2024 03:05:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-06-22/when-the-nazis-used-soccer-as-a-weapon-of-mass-manipulation.html Elena Sevillano Major sporting events, such as the 1936 Games, served the Reich as loudspeakers for National Socialism, as documented by an exhibition on the grounds of the Olympic Stadium in Berlin Major sporting events, such as the 1936 Games, served the Reich as loudspeakers for National Socialism, as documented by an exhibition on the grounds of the Olympic Stadium in Berlin Adolf Hitler Berlin Albert Speer AFD Leni Riefenstahl París Print Collector When the Nazis used soccer as a weapon of mass manipulation Players give a Nazi salute during a 1938 Germany v. England match at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. Players give a Nazi salute during a 1938 Germany v. England match at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. <p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-03-10/the-hitler-diaries-a-modern-robin-hood-tale-or-revisionism-of-nazi-crimes.html">Adolf Hitler </a>extolled the virtues of sport, especially its effect among young people. “What wonderful bodies you can see today!” he remarked on one occasion, after gazing at a picture of a swimmer. But when it came to physical exercise, he could not be said to lead by example. “He refused to practice any sport,” wrote Albert Speer, the Führer’s favorite architect, confidant, and Reich Armaments Minister, in his memoirs: “Nor did he ever mention having done so in his youth.”</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-06-22/when-the-nazis-used-soccer-as-a-weapon-of-mass-manipulation.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-06-12/rafa-nadal-and-carlos-alcaraz-spain-confirms-doubles-dream-team-for-paris-olympics.html Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:32:19 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-06-12/rafa-nadal-and-carlos-alcaraz-spain-confirms-doubles-dream-team-for-paris-olympics.html Alejandro Ciriza Istúriz The 22-times Grand Slam winner and the newly crowned French Open champion will compete in singles and doubles on the clay of Roland Garros during the Games The 22-times Grand Slam winner and the newly crowned French Open champion will compete in singles and doubles on the clay of Roland Garros during the Games Carlos Alcaraz Rafael Nadal David Ferrer Sara Sorribes David Becker Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz: Spain confirms doubles dream team for Paris Olympics Nadal and Alcaraz, on March 3 after playing an exhibition match in Las Vegas. Nadal and Alcaraz, on March 3 after playing an exhibition match in Las Vegas. <p>Spain’s Olympic tennis coaches, David Ferrer and Anabel Medina, announced Wednesday the teams that will compete in the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-03-04/olympic-ticket-sales-for-paris-games-2024-get-off-to-rocky-start.html">Paris Games</a> from July 27 to August 4. And, as expected after the two expressed an interest in doing so, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will form one of the pairs for the doubles competition, a dream team that will bring together the 22-times Grand Slam champion and the player considered his natural heir, who won the title at Roland Garros last Sunday and who now has three majors to his name,<a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-07-18/carlos-alcaraz-i-know-how-good-a-player-i-am-i-dont-think-thats-arrogance-but-self-confidence.html"> on three surfaces</a>, at the age of 21.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/olympic-games/2024-06-12/rafa-nadal-and-carlos-alcaraz-spain-confirms-doubles-dream-team-for-paris-olympics.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-04-08/the-security-threats-looming-over-this-summers-olympics-in-paris.html Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:58:44 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-04-08/the-security-threats-looming-over-this-summers-olympics-in-paris.html Marc Bassets The French capital is gearing up to prevent terrorist attacks during the Olympic Games with a massive police deployment and exhaustive checks. President Macron also warns of Russian interference The French capital is gearing up to prevent terrorist attacks during the Olympic Games with a massive police deployment and exhaustive checks. President Macron also warns of Russian interference París 2024 Emmanuel Macron Benoit Tessier (Reuters) France raises terror alert warning to highest level, after Moscow attack Soldiers on patrol at the Trocadero in Paris on March 25. Soldiers on patrol at the Trocadero in Paris on March 25. <p>Tony Estanguet, president of the Paris Olympic Games organizing committee, can sleep easy. At a lunch with journalists in an Italian restaurant on the northern outskirts of Paris a few days ago, he was asked what worried him a few months before the opening ceremony on July 26. He simply responded: “For me, personally, not much.”</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-04-08/the-security-threats-looming-over-this-summers-olympics-in-paris.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-25/olympics-taster-paris-race-celebrates-the-waiters-and-waitresses-who-nourish-citys-life-and-soul.html Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:05:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-25/olympics-taster-paris-race-celebrates-the-waiters-and-waitresses-who-nourish-citys-life-and-soul.html AP Associated Press The resurrection of the waitering race after a 13-year hiatus is part of Paris’ efforts to bask in the Olympic spotlight and put its best foot forward for its first Summer Games in 100 years The resurrection of the waitering race after a 13-year hiatus is part of Paris’ efforts to bask in the Olympic spotlight and put its best foot forward for its first Summer Games in 100 years París 2024 Anne Hidalgo París Christophe Ena (AP) Paris Waiters carry trays with a cup of coffee, a croissant and a glass of water as they take part in a waiter's run through the streets of Paris, Sunday, March 24, 2024. Waiters carry trays with a cup of coffee, a croissant and a glass of water as they take part in a waiter's run through the streets of Paris, Sunday, March 24, 2024. <p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2016/12/12/inenglish/1481546197_738912.html" target="_blank">Usain Bolt’s sprint world record</a><a href="https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2016/12/12/inenglish/1481546197_738912.html" target="_blank">s</a> were never in danger. Then again, even the world’s fastest-ever human likely wouldn’t have been so quick while balancing a tray with a croissant, a coffee cup and a glass of water through the streets of Paris, and without spilling it everywhere.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-25/olympics-taster-paris-race-celebrates-the-waiters-and-waitresses-who-nourish-citys-life-and-soul.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-19/ioc-excludes-russian-and-belarusian-athletes-from-taking-part-in-the-paris-olympics-opening-ceremony.html Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:01:04 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-19/ioc-excludes-russian-and-belarusian-athletes-from-taking-part-in-the-paris-olympics-opening-ceremony.html AP Associated Press Russia and Belarus are barred from team sports at the Olympics because of the war in Ukraine and the IOC has laid out a two-step vetting procedure for individual athletes from those countries to be granted neutral status Russia and Belarus are barred from team sports at the Olympics because of the war in Ukraine and the IOC has laid out a two-step vetting procedure for individual athletes from those countries to be granted neutral status París 2024 Los Ángeles Kremlin Laurent Gillieron (AP) International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach speaks at the opening of the executive board meeting at the Olympic House, in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 19, 2024. International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach speaks at the opening of the executive board meeting at the Olympic House, in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 19, 2024. <img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/xI6dVAWT5uuIs4Pur-ZjIjT2oL0=/arc-anglerfish-eu-central-1-prod-prisa/public/CDZSZBNYFBA5NFOHY5SZXLSDLI.jpg" width="6401" height="4267" alt="International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach speaks at the opening of the executive board meeting at the Olympic House, in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 19, 2024."></img><p>Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to take part in the traditional parade at the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics, the IOC said Tuesday.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-19/ioc-excludes-russian-and-belarusian-athletes-from-taking-part-in-the-paris-olympics-opening-ceremony.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-11/stricter-drug-testing-before-paris-olympics-ordered-for-track-and-field-athletes-from-four-countries.html Mon, 11 Mar 2024 23:18:33 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-11/stricter-drug-testing-before-paris-olympics-ordered-for-track-and-field-athletes-from-four-countries.html AP Associated Press Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Portugal failed to heed warnings after the 2022 world championships held in Eugene, Oregon, to improve no-notice testing ahead of the 2023 edition, the Athletics Integrity Unit said Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Portugal failed to heed warnings after the 2022 world championships held in Eugene, Oregon, to improve no-notice testing ahead of the 2023 edition, the Athletics Integrity Unit said París 2024 Portugal Perú Ecuador Gonzalo Fuentes (Reuters) French police and gendarmes patrol near the Eiffel Tower in Paris French police and French gendarmes patrol at the Trocadero square near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, March 4, 2024. French police and French gendarmes patrol at the Trocadero square near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, March 4, 2024. <p>Track and field athletes from Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Portugal will be tested more often ahead of <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-05/paris-wont-allow-tourists-free-access-to-olympics-opening-ceremony-along-the-seine-river.html">this year’s Paris Olympics</a> because of sub-standard anti-doping programs at home, the sport’s investigators said Monday.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-11/stricter-drug-testing-before-paris-olympics-ordered-for-track-and-field-athletes-from-four-countries.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-05/paris-wont-allow-tourists-free-access-to-olympics-opening-ceremony-along-the-seine-river.html Tue, 05 Mar 2024 23:05:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-05/paris-wont-allow-tourists-free-access-to-olympics-opening-ceremony-along-the-seine-river.html AP Associated Press Organizers had planned a grandiose opening ceremony July 26 for 600,000 people, most watching free of charge. But security and logistical concerns have led the government to progressively scale back ambitions Organizers had planned a grandiose opening ceremony July 26 for 600,000 people, most watching free of charge. But security and logistical concerns have led the government to progressively scale back ambitions París París 2024 Gonzalo Fuentes (Reuters) French police and gendarmes patrol near the Eiffel Tower in Paris French police and French gendarmes patrol at the Trocadero square near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, March 4, 2024. French police and French gendarmes patrol at the Trocadero square near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, March 4, 2024. <p>Tourists won’t be allowed to watch the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics for free as initially promised, the French government announced Tuesday, as it grapples with security concerns about the unprecedented open-air event along the Seine River.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-05/paris-wont-allow-tourists-free-access-to-olympics-opening-ceremony-along-the-seine-river.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-02-23/russian-olympic-committee-loses-appeal-against-suspension-by-the-ioc.html Fri, 23 Feb 2024 23:10:16 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-02-23/russian-olympic-committee-loses-appeal-against-suspension-by-the-ioc.html AP Associated Press The ruling doesn’t stop the International Olympic Committee’s efforts for Russians to compete as neutral athletes without national symbols The ruling doesn’t stop the International Olympic Committee’s efforts for Russians to compete as neutral athletes without national symbols París 2024 BENOIT TESSIER (Reuters) Logo of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games is seen on an official Paris 2024 store in Paris The logo of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games is seen on an official Paris 2024 store at Place de l'Opera in Paris, France, January 1, 2024. The logo of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games is seen on an official Paris 2024 store at Place de l'Opera in Paris, France, January 1, 2024. <p>The Russian Olympic Committee has lost an appeal against its suspension by the International Olympic Committee.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-02-23/russian-olympic-committee-loses-appeal-against-suspension-by-the-ioc.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-02-21/striking-workers-again-close-down-the-eiffel-tower-ahead-of-its-starring-role-in-the-paris-olympics.html Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:53:17 GMT https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-02-21/striking-workers-again-close-down-the-eiffel-tower-ahead-of-its-starring-role-in-the-paris-olympics.html AP Associated Press Employees are demanding a salary increase proportionate to revenue from ticket sales. They also want improved maintenance of the 135-year-old tower, which is showing traces of rust on some of its ironwork Employees are demanding a salary increase proportionate to revenue from ticket sales. They also want improved maintenance of the 135-year-old tower, which is showing traces of rust on some of its ironwork París 2024 SARAH MEYSSONNIER (REUTERS) Eiffel Tower shut due to workers' strike A sign reading 'Due to a strike, the Eiffel Tower is closed. We apoligize' hangs in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, February 19, 2024. A sign reading 'Due to a strike, the Eiffel Tower is closed. We apoligize' hangs in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, February 19, 2024. <p>Striking workers again closed down the Eiffel Tower on Wednesday, the third day running that the landmark expected to be at the heart of celebrations for <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-07-27/french-tensions-loom-over-preparations-for-the-paris-2024-olympic-games.html">the Paris Olympics </a>has been off-limits to visitors.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-02-21/striking-workers-again-close-down-the-eiffel-tower-ahead-of-its-starring-role-in-the-paris-olympics.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-02-11/choreographer-mourad-merzouki-introduces-hip-hop-into-the-official-dance-of-the-2024-paris-olympic-games.html Sun, 11 Feb 2024 04:05:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-02-11/choreographer-mourad-merzouki-introduces-hip-hop-into-the-official-dance-of-the-2024-paris-olympic-games.html Mercedes L. Caballero The French artist is in Madrid, training teachers in the choreography and presenting his latest work, ‘Phénix’ The French artist is in Madrid, training teachers in the choreography and presenting his latest work, ‘Phénix’ Hip hop Claudio Álvarez (EL PAÍS) Choreographer Mourad Merzouki introduces hip hop into the official dance of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games French choreographer Mourad Merzouki, at the headquarters of the French Institute in Madrid, on Monday, February 5, 2024 French choreographer Mourad Merzouki, at the headquarters of the French Institute in Madrid, on Monday, February 5, 2024 <img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/vGzunnnKrM9M_Q5zWieHIhYVtl4=/arc-anglerfish-eu-central-1-prod-prisa/public/RSLYODAAOBAT5FHKH43DJCHA6A.jpg" width="6000" height="4000" alt="French choreographer Mourad Merzouki, at the headquarters of the French Institute in Madrid, on Monday, February 5, 2024"></img><p>Mourad Merzouki, 50, has the same appearance as the dances that he performs: friendly and accessible. The Lyon-born choreographer also has a somewhat didactic way of speaking — an element of his character that matches perfectly with his ability to transmit the style of dance that he’s been developing for 30 years.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-02-11/choreographer-mourad-merzouki-introduces-hip-hop-into-the-official-dance-of-the-2024-paris-olympic-games.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>