There is *** definite connection between the US and France. There's *** Martin Luther King Park not far from here, the street, in fact, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Avenue and the list goes on from there. Something sings to the American soul in Paris. OK. It's Olympic volunteers here. But I mean Cornhole, how's that for *** slice of home or how about running into Gilbert Le Flock? The name alone is *** handshake across borders. I'm *** French American as well. So I have both citizenship. So it's uh it's cool, see kind of the blending of the cultures for sure. So check this out as folks crowd Roosevelt Avenue. There's also Kennedy Eisenhower, Lincoln, Jefferson Square, Washington and this President Woodrow Wilson Avenue tree lined and bustling watched over by George Washington. *** reminder of the key ally France was towards American independence in the revolutionary war. It's *** big deal. I know. I know. So what does this have to do with the Olympics? Well, since we uh suddenly have summer games followed by winter games in one decade. So over the next 10 years, we'll have two Olympic Games in France and two Olympic Games in the United States, Paris, Los Angeles in 2028 the French Alps in 2030 Salt Lake City in 2034 the, the countries will be the anchors of the Olympic and Paralympic movement for the next decade. It's definitely exciting to see. And also you're having what L *** has the next Olympics. So if it's anything like Paris, it should be *** great time.
The US connection to France is hard to miss in Paris
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Updated: 11:23 AM CDT Jul 29, 2024
The United States and France, two nations with a relationship dating back to the American Revolution, continue to strengthen their partnership, now in the realm of international sports.You can see the American influence in Paris, from Martin Luther King Park to Franklin Delano Roosevelt Avenue.The American presence is also evident in the people, like Gilbert Le Floch, a French-American with dual citizenship. "I'm a French American as well. I have dual citizenship, and it is nice to see the blending of the cultures," said Le Floch, who's from Syracuse, New York.The American influence extends to the cityscape itself, with streets named after American presidents serving as reminders of the key ally France was to American independence in the Revolutionary War. But what does this have to do with the Olympics? Gene Sykes, USOPC Chair, explains."We suddenly have Summer Games followed by Winter Games in one decade. So over the next 10 years, we'll have two Olympic Games in France and two Olympic Games in the United States," Sykes said.The cities hosting these Games include Paris, Los Angeles in 2028, the French Alps in 2030, and Salt Lake City in 2034."The countries will be the anchors of the Olympic and Paralympic movement for the next decade," Sykes added.Le Floch shares this sentiment, expressing excitement about the upcoming Games."It is definitely fun to see. Also, LA has the next Olympics, so it should be exciting to see... And if it's anything like Paris, it should be a great time," Le Floch said.Los Angeles, having previously hosted the Games in 1932 and 1984, is no stranger to the Olympic spotlight. As the U.S. and France prepare to host the upcoming Games, the historical ties between these two nations are set to be further strengthened in the realm of international sports.
The United States and France, two nations with a relationship dating back to the American Revolution, continue to strengthen their partnership, now in the realm of international sports.
You can see the American influence in Paris, from Martin Luther King Park to Franklin Delano Roosevelt Avenue.
The American presence is also evident in the people, like Gilbert Le Floch, a French-American with dual citizenship.
"I'm a French American as well. I have dual citizenship, and it is nice to see the blending of the cultures," said Le Floch, who's from Syracuse, New York.
The American influence extends to the cityscape itself, with streets named after American presidents serving as reminders of the key ally France was to American independence in the Revolutionary War.
But what does this have to do with the Olympics? Gene Sykes, USOPC Chair, explains.
"We suddenly have Summer Games followed by Winter Games in one decade. So over the next 10 years, we'll have two Olympic Games in France and two Olympic Games in the United States," Sykes said.
The cities hosting these Games include Paris, Los Angeles in 2028, the French Alps in 2030, and Salt Lake City in 2034.
"The countries will be the anchors of the Olympic and Paralympic movement for the next decade," Sykes added.
Le Floch shares this sentiment, expressing excitement about the upcoming Games.
"It is definitely fun to see. Also, LA has the next Olympics, so it should be exciting to see... And if it's anything like Paris, it should be a great time," Le Floch said.
Los Angeles, having previously hosted the Games in 1932 and 1984, is no stranger to the Olympic spotlight. As the U.S. and France prepare to host the upcoming Games, the historical ties between these two nations are set to be further strengthened in the realm of international sports.
