NBC Insider OlympicsGet the latest news and updates about your favorite Olympics events, sports, and athletes. What Is the History of "La Marseillaise," the French National Anthem? Mezzo-soprano Axelle Saint-Cirel performed the song during the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. By Clara Faulkner July 26, 2024 Everything to Know About the Iconic French Singer Edith Piaf, Who Celine Dion Paid Tribute to at Opening Ceremony Singer Celine Dion paid tribute to the "La Vie en Rose" chanteuse during the Olympic Opening Ceremony. By Cydney Contreras July 26, 2024 How Track and Field Star Carl Lewis Earned the Title "King Carl" at the Olympics Now in his ninth season coaching at the University of Houston and first as the head coach, Olympic legend “King Carl” is widely recognized as one of the greatest athletes of all time. By Andrew Woodin July 26, 2024 What's the Connection between Assassin's Creed and the Olympics? The Opening Ceremony in Paris featured a mysterious hooded figure gliding along its rooftops. By Elizabeth Logan July 26, 2024 The Bells of Notre Dame Rang for the First Time Since the Fire During the Opening Ceremony The historic Paris landmark was nearly destroyed by a fire in April 2019, though the reason why is still up for debate. By Jax Miller July 26, 2024 What Is the Refugee Olympic Team at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games? The Refugee Olympic Team in 2024 consists of 37 athletes from 11 different nations competing in 12 various events. By Joe Dziemianowicz July 26, 2024 Who Is Aya Nakamura? All About The Singer in Gold At The 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony Aya Nakamura is a huge French pop star whose songs have become symbols for feminist anthems and marches. By Caitlin Schunn July 26, 2024 Cynthia Erivo and Michelle Yeoh Talk Wicked and the Olympic Refugee Team (WATCH) Two of the stars of Wicked arrived in Paris this week to talk about their new film, and Yeoh's Olympic role. By Matthew Jackson July 26, 2024 What Song Did Lady Gaga Perform at the Opening Ceremony? Lady Gaga performed a spirited rendition of a French pop song on the bank of the Seine! By Elizabeth Logan July 26, 2024 Why Isn't Australian Soccer Star Sam Kerr Playing in the Olympics? Despite her World Cup performances and crucial role in securing Australia's Olympic spot, Sam Kerr will be absent from Paris. By Clara Faulkner July 26, 2024 NBC Insider | Page 18
What Is the History of "La Marseillaise," the French National Anthem? Mezzo-soprano Axelle Saint-Cirel performed the song during the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. By Clara Faulkner July 26, 2024
Everything to Know About the Iconic French Singer Edith Piaf, Who Celine Dion Paid Tribute to at Opening Ceremony Singer Celine Dion paid tribute to the "La Vie en Rose" chanteuse during the Olympic Opening Ceremony. By Cydney Contreras July 26, 2024
How Track and Field Star Carl Lewis Earned the Title "King Carl" at the Olympics Now in his ninth season coaching at the University of Houston and first as the head coach, Olympic legend “King Carl” is widely recognized as one of the greatest athletes of all time. By Andrew Woodin July 26, 2024
What's the Connection between Assassin's Creed and the Olympics? The Opening Ceremony in Paris featured a mysterious hooded figure gliding along its rooftops. By Elizabeth Logan July 26, 2024
The Bells of Notre Dame Rang for the First Time Since the Fire During the Opening Ceremony The historic Paris landmark was nearly destroyed by a fire in April 2019, though the reason why is still up for debate. By Jax Miller July 26, 2024
What Is the Refugee Olympic Team at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games? The Refugee Olympic Team in 2024 consists of 37 athletes from 11 different nations competing in 12 various events. By Joe Dziemianowicz July 26, 2024
Who Is Aya Nakamura? All About The Singer in Gold At The 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony Aya Nakamura is a huge French pop star whose songs have become symbols for feminist anthems and marches. By Caitlin Schunn July 26, 2024
Cynthia Erivo and Michelle Yeoh Talk Wicked and the Olympic Refugee Team (WATCH) Two of the stars of Wicked arrived in Paris this week to talk about their new film, and Yeoh's Olympic role. By Matthew Jackson July 26, 2024
What Song Did Lady Gaga Perform at the Opening Ceremony? Lady Gaga performed a spirited rendition of a French pop song on the bank of the Seine! By Elizabeth Logan July 26, 2024
Why Isn't Australian Soccer Star Sam Kerr Playing in the Olympics? Despite her World Cup performances and crucial role in securing Australia's Olympic spot, Sam Kerr will be absent from Paris. By Clara Faulkner July 26, 2024