Daniel Berehulak / New York Times
Swimming, July 31
James Hill of the New York Times
Beach Volleyball, July 29
Gabriela Bhaskar of The New York Times
The Paris Olympics promised to be memorable from the start: the opening ceremony and competitions on the River Seine; extensive security measures that calm the bustling city; the power of equal gender representation among athletes for the first time. With disruptions and conflicts, dreams realized and rejected, photographers from the New York Times were there to capture the moments. Here are some of their favorite photos.
Thursday, Aug. 1
Aerial stunts are not limited to gymnasts. Theirs is just kind.
James Hill of the New York Times
Daniel Berehulak / New York Times
Gabriela Bhaskar of The New York Times
Wednesday, July 31
The men’s triathlon continued after a day’s delay due to the quality of the water in the Seine River. Other games have done a better job of staying in sync.
Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
James Hill of the New York Times
James Hill of the New York Times
Gabriela Bhaskar of The New York Times
Tuesday, July 30
The gold medal and just getting to Paris are both worth celebrating.
James Hill of the New York Times
Dmitry Kostyukov of the New York Times
Monday, July 29
No matter what the game is, you have to keep your eye on the ball.
Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
Gabriela Bhaskar of The New York Times
Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
Sunday, July 28
Simone Biles’ return to the Olympics after withdrawing from the Tokyo Games three years ago took center stage as she and her American teammates competed in the qualifying round. The light elsewhere was dimmed.
Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
Gabriela Bhaskar of The New York Times
Gabriela Bhaskar of The New York Times
Dmitry Kostyukov of the New York Times
Saturday, July 27
The opening ceremony flotilla stopped, the athletes – and Celine Dion – dried off in the rain and the Games began. Seven rugby players, and other games that started earlier in the week, ended up with some company.
Gabriela Bhaskar of The New York Times
Daniel Berehulak / New York Times
Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
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