Paris Olympics Stars: Simone Biles, Leon Marchand, and Novak Djokovic Shine

Simone Biles wowed Paris with her brilliance, drawing crowds as much as the Eiffel Tower after overcoming Tokyo’s challenges

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Leon Marchand dazzled in Paris, winning all four individual races and evoking comparisons to Michael Phelps

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Noah Lyles, seeking to succeed Usain Bolt, secured a dramatic 100 meters win in Paris, edging out Kishane Thompson by just five thousandths of a second

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Antoine Dupont's two tries led to a 28-7 gold medal win in a thrilling rugby sevens final at Stade de France

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At 37, Novak Djokovic won his first Olympic gold, overcoming Carlos Alcaraz and a knee injury at Roland Garros

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