The crowd roared as the flag was passed down to Simone Biles, concluding the 2024 Olympics. Waving the flag in the air, the best in the world surrounded the stage to not only represent their country but also showcase their sports skills. TVs broadcasted the Olympics on multiple channels for the world to watch and cheer on their country to bring home the gold!

The Olympics brought countries together and brought many memories for their viewers that will never be forgotten. With so many events surrounding the Olympics, and many more added in for the 2024 Paris Olympics, everyone had begun to discuss some of their favorable and most memorable parts:

“My favorite was watching the men’s water polo team win bronze… it was their first medal.” – Giada Porven, Junior

“It would have to be the swimming semis and finals… as a swimmer myself, I love being able to watch the entire world compete on the biggest stage” – Lorelei Santos, Senior

“My favorite part is the actual competition, even though it is very nerve racking, in the end it ends up being very fun” – Valentina Glen, Freshman

“I love the photo where USA Jordan Chiles and Simone Biles bowed to Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, it really shows their love and friendship in the sport despite being competition” – Emily Rodriguez, Senior

“When Simone and Suni started talking about [making different TikToks]. It genuinely shows a more unserious side other than their gymnastic side.” -Shreenidhi Vasudevan, Sophomore

“Seeing the never-before sports team compete for a gold medal because it shows their love for the sport and that there is such a wide variety of sports you can come professional in.” –Caitlin Cabrera, Senior

“Katie Legacy being like eleven seconds before everyone was crazy to me.” -Tailyn Johnson, Senior