2024 Paris Olympics: You'll Want to Stand and Cheer for These Candid Photos

The 2024 Paris Olympics are finally here. Check out photos of your favorite teams before they compete to see who will take home a gold medal.

By Sabba Rahbar Jul 26, 2024 1:57 AMTags
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Give these athletes a perfect 10 for having a ball.

As the 2024 Summer Olympics kick off July 26 on NBC and Peacock, all your favorite Olympians from around the world have descended upon Paris to find out who will be taking home a gold medal for their country.

But it's not just all about competition, as there's plenty of fun to be had across the 39 sports and 329 events taking place from now until August 11.

When it comes to the sweetest candid moments, Team USA's gymnasts, including Simone BilesSuni LeeJade CareyJordan ChilesHezly Rivera, and traveling alternates Leanne Wong and Joscelyn Roberson, have already been sharing hugs and laughs while supporting each other as they prepare for the grueling weeks of competition.

And swimming superstar Katie Ledecky—who has taken home 10 medals from her previous years at the Olympics—already looks to be a bright light Team USA's swimming team, flashing a smile poolside during a training session on July 25.

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The Opening Ceremony July 26 will see more legendary moments with hosts Kelly Clarkson, NFL alum Peyton Manning and Sunday Night Football announcer Mike Tirico. Between the three of them, there will be plenty of hilariously candid moments to get these games started off with a bang.

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And of course, NBC special correspondent Snoop Dogg is sure to delight with some live commentary, as the rapper and self-proclaimed sports lover will be hosting primetime coverage for NBC and Peacock, attending Olympic events to chat with athletes, their friends and their families.

Keep reading to see more of the best candid moments from the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics so far.

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Let's GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

LeBron James and Steph Curry were definitely feeling it after the USA men's basketball team beat Serbia to advance to the finals.

2 Become 1

Xu Shixiao and Sun Mengya from Team China were clearly working together during the women's canoe double 500-meter semifinal.

Come On, Gold!

Team USA's Sha'carri Richardson picked up her first gold in the women's 4x100-meter relay.

A Most Iconic Duo

Everyone's favorite BFFs Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart hitched a ride on a golf cart.

High Kicks

Team China's Liang Yushuai gave folks a new photo pose to try next time they visit the Eiffel Tower.

Careful With the Bike!

Dutch cyclist Harrie Lavreysen was very enthusiastic about nabbing a second gold medal.

Shock and Awe

Emma Roberts couldn't believe what she was seeing during the men's semi-final basketball match between the USA and Serbia.

Chomping On the Gold

Tara Davis-Woodhall of Team USA went for the customary biting of the medal after winning gold in the women's long jump.

Don't Lose Your Shirt

Sergio Camello of Spain found his own way to celebrate after scoring his fifth goal against France.

A Trip to Sesame Street

Elmo loves getting hugs from Simone Biles.

Tuck It In

Emilia Nilsson Garip of Sweden dove into the water during the women's 3 meters springboard final.

A Slam Dunk

Gabrielle Union was cheering on Team USA as they went head-to-head with Serbia in the men's basketball semi-final match.

Nothing Left For Them To Do But Dance

Team Spain got into the groove during the rhythmic gymnastics competition.

Royal Onlookers

Ben-Sylvester Strautmann, Alexandra de Hanovre, Prince Albert of Monaco and Alain Bernard cheer while at the Men's Team Bronze medal match.

Double the Fun

Paulina Paszek and Jule Marie Hake of Team Germany celebrate earning third place in the Women's kayak double 500m final.

Zoom In

Carmelo Anthony wanted to remember the moment as he and son Kiyan Anthony watched Team USA beat Serbia in men's basketball.

A Queen

Team USA's Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone celebrated after breaking her own record and winning gold in the women's 400m hurdles final.

Twisting Every Which Way

Elzhana Taniyeva of Kazakhstan showed off her very impressive range at the rhythmic gymnastics Individual all round.

Parisian Pride

One fan really wanted everyone to know which country he was rooting for.

Go, Dad, Go

Bronny James cheered on father LeBron James as Team USA took on Serbia in the Men's basketball semifinals competition.

Quick Break

Noah Lyles of Team USA needed a second after competing in the men's 200m final.

Not the Face!

Great Britain's Bradly Sinden tried to protect the goods during the Men's Taekwondo 68kg quarterfinals.

Dance It Out

Italy's Milena Baldassarri put on quite the show during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around competition.

Yee-Haw!

Tara David-Woodhall pulled out the cowboy hat after winning gold in women's long jump competition.

Flying Through the Air

Team USA's Tom Schaar put on quite the aerial display while competing in the men's park skateboarding final.

Go Team!

USA's water polo team was full of excitement as they beat Australia and advanced to the semifinals. 

Going for the Ball

The game was heated as the USA took on Nigeria in the women's quarterfinal basketball match.

One Final Hurdle

Grant Holloway repped the USA after winning the gold medal in the Men's 110m hurdles final.

Do You Even Lift?

Venezuela's Katherin Echandia Zarate showed that she never skips arm day during the weightlifting competition.

An Unfortuante Spill

Michelle Jenneke of Australia didn't quite clear her hurdle in her Women's 100m heat.

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