What's the deal with the Olympics? Your burning questions, answered

Czech Republic's fencers Jiri Beran, Jakub Jurka, Martin Rubes and Michal Cupr celebrate on the podium after winner the bronze medal in the men's team epee competition during the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Grand Palais, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in Paris, France.

Czech Republic's fencers Jiri Beran, Jakub Jurka, Martin Rubes and Michal Cupr celebrate on the podium after winner the bronze medal in the men's team epee competition during the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Grand Palais, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)


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PARIS — The Olympics have their own language, traditions and rules. And they are ever-evolving. It can be a lot to take in. The Associated Press is answering some of the most asked questions about the Paris Games. What's in the box that athletes get with their medals? An official poster, meaning they can skip the gift shop. And if you wanted to know why the PARIS Olympics are in so many different cities, it's a combination of factors including space and appropriate facilities. It's also not uncommon among Olympics.

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