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The latest Olympics coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Sports section.
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Weightlifting prodigy from UTC will go for gold
Amidst the clatter of falling weights and full-throated grunts, Steve Fauer, 59, watched his prized student.

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With big goals and gambles, Paris aims to reset the Olympics with audacious Games and a wow opening
Paris has long been a city of dreamers: Just look at the Eiffel Tower, for decades the world's loftiest structure. Audacity also underpins the French capital's plans for its first Olympic Games in a century, which open Friday with an opening ceremony for the ages.

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Noah Lyles looks to be the star of the Olympics, and bring all of track along for the ride
Winner. Entertainer. History maker.

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Salt Lake City celebrates announcement that it will host the 2034 Winter Olympics
Salt Lake City was formally awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics following a Wednesday vote by the International Olympic Committee in Paris, giving Utah its second Games after hosting in 2002.

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United States favored to top overall medal table at Paris Games. China may challenge for most gold
As the Paris Olympics are set to open this week, the United States goes in as the favorite to win the most medals. China is unlikely to overtake the U.S. in the overall medal haul, but has a chance to win more gold medals than the Americans.

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LeBron James selected as Team USA male flagbearer for Paris Olympics opening ceremony
LeBron James wasn’t totally sure what the opening ceremony was all about when he was picked for his first Olympics in 2004.

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LeBron James scores final 11 points for US in win over Germany as pre-Olympic tour ends
On Friday, LeBron James will carry the U.S. flag. But first, he carried the U.S. men's basketball team.

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US basketball star Diana Taurasi going for sixth Olympic gold
Diana Taurasi joked after the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics three years ago that she would see everyone in Paris.

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US women play scoreless draw in last test before Paris Olympics
The heat was on for the U.S. women's soccer team's final Olympic tuneup, with sweltering temperatures in the air and plenty of chances to score.

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US men have trouble with turnovers again but beat Australia
There was a lot for the U.S. men's basketball team to like Monday in its latest matchup ahead of the Paris Olympics. And a lot not to like.
