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Imane Khelif, of Algeria, moved past questions about her eligibility with a unanimous decision over her Thai opponent. She will now fight for a gold medal.

Once an outfit strictly worn by sprinters, the single-piece speedsuit has become common among middle-distance runners. Its efficacy is beside the point.

Lacking star power and tense rivalries, the event was not even the most anticipated 100-meter race at the Paris Games.

Online fury and unclear rules have left organizers of the women’s boxing competition in Paris facing complex questions about fairness in women’s sports.

The races were scheduled for Wednesday morning. The men’s event was postponed on Tuesday after tests showed the river was not safe for swimming.

In 1974, a radioactive cloud from a French nuclear test drifted over Teahupo’o, Tahiti, now the surfing venue for the Paris Games. Villagers still feel the effects.

Water-quality tests early Tuesday showed that the river running through Paris was unsafe for swimming, organizers said.

Aya Nakamura, the French Malian singer, did more than open the Games. She redefined what it means to be French.

Sunisa Lee, the all-around women’s champion at the Tokyo Olympics, overcame personal strife, family expectations and serious illness to get to Paris.

At least three high-speed links to Paris were disrupted, causing widespread delays affecting about 800,000 travelers, the French national rail company said.