Olympic champion Leon Marchand said his decision to opt for a reduced schedule at the world championships in Singapore had paid off handsomely after the Frenchman smashed the 200 metres individual medley world record.
Read More Marchand smashes 200 individual medley world record at world championships
The league itself had long been on board with players competing in the Games, while multiple athletes – including two-time MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes – said they wanted to play.
Read More NFL teams vote to allow players to compete in LA28 flag football
Team USA cleansed up at the 2024 Olympics Games.
Read More Team USA Sweeps Competition With Most Medals Won
Los Angeles is going carless for the 2028 Olympic Games.
Read More Los Angeles Pledges Car-Free 2028 Olympics
Organizers said the course was designed to “magnify” the sport but idiosyncrasies unique to Paris add more challenges.
Read More Triathletes tackle cobblestones and currents in bid for Paris gold
Organised crime, activists and states will be the main threats during the Olympics and the Paralympics.
Read More Paris 2024 gearing up to face unprecedented cybersecurity threat