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Two years after Raygun’s Paris Olympics moment turned breakdancing into a global meme, a Netflix documentary revisits the controversy, renewing criticism from fellow breakers who say her fame overshadowed the competition and remains a flashpoint for the sport’s reputation.
Netflix's Untold: Raygun follows Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn after a viral Paris 2024 moment and an ensuing controversy, turning what could have been a true-crime sports story into a Coen Brothers–style, character-driven documentary about Gunn's comeback; the film is part of Netflix's Untold series and is streaming now alongside other installments.
J.K. Rowling celebrates HBO’s Harry Potter TV series trailer on social media while praising the IOC’s decision to ban transgender women from women’s Olympic events, citing the Paris 2024 controversy. The piece notes Rowling’s long-running anti-trans commentary and the IOC’s claim that “biological females” are eligible for female events, highlighting the ongoing debate over transgender athletes in sport.
Olympic featherweight champion Lin Yu-ting has been cleared by World Boxing's independent medical experts to compete in the women's category at World Boxing events, enabling her to participate in the Asian Boxing Championships in Ulaanbaatar and marking her first international appearance since Paris 2024.
Switzerland’s top court sent the case over Jordan Chiles’s Paris 2024 Olympic floor bronze back to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to review new evidence, raising questions about whether the U.S. challenge was timely and ordering a thorough CAS examination with no timetable, potentially paving the way for Chiles to reclaim the medal.
A Swiss court is revisiting the dispute over the medal stripped from U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with proceedings resuming in 2026 and tied to the Paris medal ceremonies and the women’s gymnastics events.
The 2024 Paris Olympics men's basketball tournament is set to be the most competitive yet, with Team USA aiming to reclaim dominance with stars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry. However, strong international teams led by players like Nikola Jokic (Serbia), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Canada), and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece) pose significant challenges. The U.S. remains the favorite but faces tough competition in a single-elimination format.
Simone Biles has moved past the Tokyo Olympics and is focused on her personal and professional growth, including therapy and redefining her relationship with gymnastics. Despite ongoing criticism, she is preparing for the Paris 2024 Olympics on her own terms, aiming to push her limits and find peace. Biles continues to support her teammates and remains a singular talent in the sport, determined to leave a lasting legacy.
Lilly King qualified for the 200-meter breaststroke at the Paris Olympics, making her the first American to qualify for both the 100-meter and 200-meter breaststroke in three consecutive Olympics. Shortly after her race, she got engaged to her boyfriend, James Wells, who proposed to her at the Olympic trials.
Former NBA player Chase Budinger has qualified for the US beach volleyball team at the Paris Olympics, making him the first person to have played in the NBA and appeared in Olympic beach volleyball. Budinger, who switched to volleyball seven years ago, will compete alongside partner Miles Evans.
Former NBA player Chase Budinger and partner Miles Evans secured the last U.S. Olympic beach volleyball spot for the Paris Games after a strong qualifying performance. This will be their first Olympics, having overtaken Theo Brunner and Trevor Crabb in the rankings. Budinger, who transitioned from a successful basketball career, and Evans have shown significant improvement since teaming up in 2023.
As Simone Biles secures her spot for a third Olympic team, the race to join her at Paris 2024 intensifies. Shilese Jones is recovering from a shoulder injury, while Skye Blakely's strong performance at the U.S. Championships boosts her chances. Reigning Olympic champion Suni Lee returns to form, and the battle for the final spot on Team USA remains fierce, with contenders like Kayla DiCello, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, and Joscelyn Roberson vying for a place.
Shilese Jones, a two-time world all-around medallist, has withdrawn from the 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Championships to prioritize recovery from a shoulder injury. Jones aims to be at full strength for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in June, with hopes of competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Olympic champion Katie Ledecky has expressed that faith in the anti-doping system is at an "all-time low" following the handling of a doping case involving Chinese swimmers. Ledecky, who is preparing for her fourth Olympics in Paris, is concerned about competing on an uneven playing field. Reports revealed that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug before the Tokyo Olympics, but were not penalized due to contamination claims accepted by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Ledecky calls for accountability and transparency to restore confidence in the system.
U.S. hurdler Lashinda Demus will receive her Olympic gold medal 12 years after finishing second to a Russian athlete who was later found to be doping. Demus will be awarded the medal at a special ceremony during the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking the first time the IOC has held a "reallocation" ceremony at a Summer Games. Despite the long wait and financial losses, Demus is excited to finally be recognized as an Olympic champion.