Sports

Paris Olympics 2024: 5 unique sports you might not know about

​Triathlon: A challenging three-stage event​
AP
1/5
​Triathlon: A challenging three-stage event​
The Triathlon is an intense competition featuring a 1.5km swim, a 40km cycle, and a 10km run, all in a single, continuous event. It will take place at Pont Alexandre III from July 31 to August 5, 2024, during the Paris Olympics.
​Sport Climbing: A recent addition​
Getty Images
2/5
​Sport Climbing: A recent addition​
Sport climbing, which debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, involves climbers ascending routes while clipping into fixed bolts. The event will take place at Le Bourget Sport Climbing Venue in Saint Denis from August 5 to 10, 2024.
​Breaking: Dance sport's Olympic debut​
Reuters
3/5
​Breaking: Dance sport's Olympic debut​
Breaking, also known as breakdancing, is making its official debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This unique sport combines dance moves like windmills and footwork, with competitors improvising to DJ tracks to score points.

​Sailing: A long-standing Olympic sport​
Getty Images
4/5
​Sailing: A long-standing Olympic sport​
Sailing has been part of the Olympics since 1896, yet it remains unfamiliar to many. The sailing competitions at the 2024 Summer Olympics will be held from July 28 to August 8 at Marseille Marina.
​Trampoline: High-flying acrobatics​
Getty Images
5/5
​Trampoline: High-flying acrobatics​
Trampoline gymnastics, where athletes perform acrobatic maneuvers while bouncing on a trampoline, is another lesser-known Olympic sport. The event includes simple jumps and complex combinations and is scheduled for August 2, 2024.
Open in App
Success
This article has been saved