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Palestinian flag bearer reflects on her responsibility at the Olympics

In an interview with CNN's Amanda Davies, Palestinian swimmer and flag bearer Valerie Tarazi says she was inspired by Majed Abu Maraheel in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the first ever Palestinian Olympian and flag bearer who reportedly died in the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza earlier this year due to kidney failure.

00:58 • Source: CNN
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Palestinian flag bearer reflects on her responsibility at the Olympics

In an interview with CNN's Amanda Davies, Palestinian swimmer and flag bearer Valerie Tarazi says she was inspired by Majed Abu Maraheel in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the first ever Palestinian Olympian and flag bearer who reportedly died in the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza earlier this year due to kidney failure.

00:58 • Source: CNN
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Olympic swimmer shares how he felt after missing gold in solo events

US Olympic swimmer Caeleb Dressel talks to CNN's Coy Wire about the heartbreak he felt after just missing the gold in his individual races.

00:40 • Source: CNN
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Snoop Dogg & Martha Stewart steal the show at Paris Olympics

Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart may not be competing but all eyes have been on the duo as if they were. CNN's Chris Wallace discusses the rapper's reinvention and pairing with Stewart at the Paris Olympics.

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Gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik on his 'nerdy' personality

CNN's Coy Wire speaks with Team USA pommel horse sensation Stephen Nedoroscik about his rise to fame and his other passions.

00:59 • Source: CNN
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‘They’re really quiet now’: Biles on 2021 critics

After securing her third gold medal win at the Paris Summer Games, Simone Biles told reporters she is excited to compete again this year after she withdrew from some events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics to focus on her mental health.

00:42 • Source: CNN
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What’s behind Olympic sharpshooter’s viral look?

South Korean markswoman Kim Yeji has been taking social media by storm, with people complimenting not only her unflinching expression as she competed in her event – the 10-meter air pistol – but also her somewhat sci-fi style. So what’s behind those glasses? CNN’s Asia Pacific Writer Jessie Yeung explains.

00:59 • Source: CNN
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simone biles on why she wears the goat necklace

Simone Biles reflects on her sixth Olympic gold medal win and why she wears her goat necklace.

00:36 • Source: CNN
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Women’s Rugby Olympian Ilona Maher’s message to young girls

Women's Rugby Olympian Ilona Maher speaks with CNN's Coy Wire from Paris, sharing an inspiring message for young girls.

00:50 • Source: CNN
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Simone Biles says ‘don’t come for’ Olympic hairstyle

Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Simone Biles slammed haters who criticized her hairstyle in a post on Instagram.

00:43 • Source: CNN
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Hear from Olympic ceremony's controversial 'blue man'

CNN’s Saskya Vandoorne speaks to French entertainer Philippe Katerine, who appeared as semi-naked Greek god Dionysus during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

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Flavor Flav on why he sponsors the USA women’s water polo team

Rapper and USA Women’s Water Polo team sponsor Flavor Flav speaks with CNN’s Coy Wire about his involvement with the team.

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