Olympic Games Paris 2024 Facts You Have To Know

Gymnastics Glitz at Paris 2024: Top 10 Fun Facts You Need to Know

Gymnastics competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics includes 79 returning Olympians across men's and women's artistic gymnastics.

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Team Romania features the youngest Women's team with an average age of 17.2, while Team USA has the youngest Men's team at 22.2.

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22 gymnasts competing in Paris are current or former NCAA athletes, showcasing a strong collegiate presence in the sport.

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Six first-year senior women’s gymnasts and one male gymnast will make their Olympic debut in Paris 2024.

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The oldest and youngest female artistic gymnasts competing are Jade Barbosa (33) and Hezly Rivera (16), respectively.

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The Paris Olympics will introduce new sports including breaking, sport climbing, skateboarding, and surfing, with surfing events held in Tahiti.

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The official mascot for Paris 2024 is the Olympic Phryge, a traditional French revolutionary hat symbolizing freedom.

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Olympic medals for Paris 2024 will incorporate iron from the original Eiffel Tower, enhancing their historical significance.

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Paris will become one of only two cities to host the Olympics three times, with previous Games in 1900 and 1924.

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The opening ceremony will be uniquely conducted along the Seine River, with athletes sailing instead of the traditional stadium walk.

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