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Another of the sports making a debut at the 2024 Olympics is the Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay, where teams with one male and one female athlete alternate for four stages, race-walking about 10 kilometers during each stage and totaling a marathon distance. Here, Maria Perez of Spain reacts as she crosses the finish line first, beneath the Eiffel Tower, her effort and emotions clearly on display as she raises her arms to grab at the banner across the line.
Previously:
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August 6: Artistic Swimmers from France Show Their Other Faces
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August 5: Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles bow down to Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade
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August 4: A Coach Reacts Quickly to Slow a Dangerous Fall
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August 3: Team France Celebrates Gold in Judo
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August 2: A Kayaker Makes a Big Splash
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