Breaking down the 2024 Paris Olympics halfway through

Posted Aug 2, 2024
We're at the middle of the 2024 Paris Olympics, swimming is wrapping up, golds have been handed out in gymnastics, and track and field is just getting started. Some of the Games' biggest stars -- such as Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky -- have added to their résumés. What have been the best moments so far? Which athletes have been breakout stars? (ESPN.com)

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