MARSEILLE, France — Huge crowds gathered Wednesday in the southern French city of Marseille, where a majestic three-mast ship carrying the Olympic torch arrived from Greece ahead of a welcoming ...

That is why we chose Marseille, because it's definitely one of the cities most in love with sports," said Estanguet, a former Olympic canoeing star with gold medals from the 2000, 2004 and 2012 Games.

Marseille, host of the 2024 Olympics sailing competition, is a city of contrasts. Skip to content Menu Today's paper. Long Island Sports News Restaurants Opinion Business Things to Do Schools ...

The French city of Marseille was full of both fans and security personnel when the ship Belem delivered the Olympic torch to France. The torch will travel through the country to Paris.

Torchbearers are to carry the Olympic flame through the streets of France’ southern port city of Marseille, one day after it arrived on a majestic three-mast ship for the welcoming ceremony.… ...

The flame will be carried on a 79-day journey across France and its territories, culminating in Paris with the start of the Olympic Games on July 26. By Roger Cohen and Ségolène Le Stradic Roger ...

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Her black headscarf flying up, a teen jumped into the sparkling Mediterranean from a concrete pier at a city marina, then scrambled back to shore and onto a giant paddle ...

Excitement is building in the southern French city of Marseille, where a majestic three-mast ship carrying the Olympic torch arrived from Greece ahead of a welcoming ceremony at sunset Wednesday.

MARSEILLE, France (AP) ... North African-origin neighborhoods that ring Marseille, which is hosting the 2024 Olympic sailing competition at the opposite end of its spectacular, ...

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