After years of hard work, training, sacrifices, and dedication by the athletes and their families, this was the time for them to shine and bring home a medal as the best in their sport. There were many superstars and winners highlighted with team USA in gymnastics, swimming, basketball, and more. Most of all the world will remember Simone Biles in her come back performances.

'The GOAT': Anchor reacts to Simone Biles becoming most decorated US Olympic gymnast   CNN - July 30, 2024

Simone Biles becomes the most decorated American gymnast of all time   CNN - July 31, 2024

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See how much an Olympic athlete eats in a day   CNN - July 29, 2024

Simone Biles wins Olympic all-around gold; Suni Lee takes bronze   NBC - August 1, 2024

Passing of the Olympic flag - featuring Tom Cruise's daredevil stunts - that were months in the planning - going from Paris to LA28 with prerecorded performances by Tom - and in closing from Long Beach, California by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre.

Sunday Los Angeles played an integral part of the closing ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics. I thought about LA in 2028 and natural disasters ... then Monday this happened.

Magnitude 4.4 earthquake shakes Los Angeles The shallow quake was 7.5 miles deep and directly under the populated areas of Highland Park, Los Angeles.