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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsVive la France!
Always a little sad to see the Olympics come to an end. These were some good games. France put on a great show. Mercí beau coups!
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Vive la France! (Original Post)
Charlie Chapulin
Aug 2024
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geojazz
(112 posts)1. Magnifique!!
Kid Berwyn
(24,123 posts)2. 2024 -- Games Wide Open
1924 Citius, Altius, Fortius Swift, High, Strong.
Mottos of two Paris Olympiads. Understand the city also hosted Olympic events in 1900, part of an International Exposition.
Successfully hosting such a spectacle is difficult any time, frustrating, if not maddening, during an age of terror. Like a Gold Medal winner, France made it look easy.
The Grand Illuminist
(2,037 posts)3. I still fear 2028 Olympics with Trump in office.
Keep this from happenings by every means.
Charlie Chapulin
(384 posts)4. With all white 'Merkan athletes, no doubt
Gaytano70
(1,229 posts)5. Mai oui, mes amis!
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