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Olympics kick off Friday after spy drone drama

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July 25, 2024

Germany's Svenja Mueller warms up before a beach volleyball practice in Eiffel Tower Stadium. (Robert F. Bukaty/AP)

The 2024 Summer Olympics kick off in Paris on Friday. Canada was caught trying to spy on the New Zealand women's soccer team, and Team USA picked tennis star Coco Gauff as a flagbearer in the opening ceremonies.

We get the latest from NPR sports correspondent Becky Sullivan.

This segment aired on July 25, 2024.

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