Clay Hodge, Mid-Level Designer on the Creative Team in Marketing, went to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games. See some of the amazing photos of Paris and events he attended, and the incredible experience he had below.
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The best event is a three way tie: Beach Volleyball because of the amazing view, Artistic Gymnastics because I saw Simone Biles compete and win Gold in Vault for the USA, and Fencing in the Grand Palais, which France was competing for bronze, the French people showed up (like every other event) and had the most engaging crowd and high-energy atmosphere. All of it was amazing.
Archery at Invalides
Concorde Urban Project at La Concorde
Women's 3x3 Basketball between USA and Australia, and waited in line to hold the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch.
Quick detour to the Paris Mint exhibition of Gold, Silver, Bronze: A History of the Olympic Medal. Saw medals of past games, and the medals for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Did you know they use to give out diplomas with the medals as well?
Swimming at Paris La Defense Arena
Athletics at Stade de France
It was the most amazing track of an Olympics.
Beach Volleyball at Eiffel Tower Stadium
Had the best seat for 3 hours of play (could barely watch because of the view).
Went on top of the Arc de Triomphe, another beautiful view of Paris and the Eiffel Tower.
On my last day, I went to the Louvre and up on the Eiffel Tower. I also marked the area I sitting in during Beach Volleyball the day before.
Also, I was able to reach my phone far enough to get an image above the Olympic rings.
Artistic Gymnastics at Bercy Arena
Saw Simone Biles and Jade Carey compete for USA, along with Rebeca Andrade for Brazil, in Women's Vault final.
And watch Steve do his job on Men's Pommel Horse to receive his individual bronze medal.
Fencing at Grand Palais
A once in a lifetime, unforgettable experience of the Olympics Games in Paris.
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