By Stig Editor 
France Still Loves the Olympics, Singapore Heats Up for World Aquatics, and McLaughlin-Levrone Blazes Into Memphis This Saturday
As the world counts down to the Paris 2024 Olympics, the French public remains passionately in love with the Olympic spirit welcoming athletes, traditions, and the thrill of global competition with open arms. Paris has been buzzing with pre-Games energy, and recent polls show over 70% of French citizens still view the Olympics as a unifying and inspirational force. With the torch relay captivating towns and villages across France, the countdown is no longer in days it’s in heartbeats.
But while Paris preps for glory, another global sporting spectacle has just ignited in Southeast Asia. The World Aquatics Championships kicked off this week in Singapore, attracting elite swimmers, divers, and artistic swimmers from across the globe. The tropical city-state has transformed into a water-sport wonderland, and early events have already delivered record-breaking moments. All eyes are on rising stars and Olympic veterans aiming to make a splash before heading to Paris.
Meanwhile, on U.S. soil, the world’s fastest woman over hurdles is back in action. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Olympic gold medalist and world record holder, is set to electrify fans this Saturday in Memphis, as she competes in the women’s 400m at the Ed Murphey Classic. Fresh off her open 400m win, McLaughlin-Levrone is still chasing that elusive “perfect race,” and Memphis may be the stage where it all comes together.
From France’s Olympic flame to Singapore’s aquatic drama and Memphis’ track magic this weekend, the spirit of sport is truly global.