Iconic moments from the 2024 Olympics: Our running list

The metallic smell of gold medals is in the air and patriotism has never been higher, as the Paris 2024 Olympic Games shake out to be bursting with unforgettable moments. SEE ALSO: Team USA’s women’s gymnastics gold medal win sparks lots of online love Historic wins are everywhere, from fencing to shooting, and women athletes are dominating their sports. We’ve gotten pregnancy announcements (Can you Imagine?), lost wedding bands, and celeb cameos. There’s plenty of drama and heartbreak, too, including devastating team mix-ups and accusations of espionage. Yep, the Olympics has a squarely anti-spy stance when it comes to the integrity of the games. Here are the Olympic moments that have stood out at Paris this year and started the internet buzzing. A very… French opening ceremony The games kicked off with a feast of Parisian delights on the Seine: giant heads in the river replicating Louvre paintings, Marie Antoinette’s decapitated head singing with French metal band Gojira, a slippery can-can with Lady Gaga, and even a ménage à trois. Team USA charged in like we were once again crossing the Delaware; the Palestinian delegation paraded to a roar of support; and Céline Dion brought it all home singing from the Eiffel Tower. Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted USA gymnastics to the haters: Try again The U.S. of A. came in hot on to the Olympic mat, once again, sweeping the competition for a gold medal win in the women’s gymnastics team final. There were…Iconic moments from the 2024 Olympics: Our running list