London won hosting rights in 2005, defeating Moscow, New York, Madrid and Paris. 10,518 athletes from 206 NOCs participated, including 85 medalists. Games cost US$15 billion, exceeding budget by 76%. Security operation involved 13,500 British Armed Forces personnel
Founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin and Demetrios Vikelas. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland with 105 active members. Organizes Summer, Winter, and Youth Olympics every four years
Born in 1988 in Washington, D.C., Durant grew up in Maryland. Named McDonald's All-American MVP in 2006. Won Naismith College Player of the Year in 2007
Paris 2024 Olympics ran from July 26 to August 11, 2024. 206 NOCs participated with 329 events across 32 sports. Breaking made Olympic debut as optional sport. Skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing returned after 2020 debut
Paris hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics from July 26 to August 11, 2024. Paris became the second city to host three Olympics after London. Five candidates withdrew: Hamburg, Rome, Budapest, and Los Angeles. Paris and Los Angeles were chosen as hosts in July 2017
Born in Trelawny, Jamaica on August 21, 1986. Started athletics at age 14 with bronze medal in 80 hurdles. Won 200m gold at 2002 World Junior Championships