Paris 2024: A look back at highs, lows of Olympic summer games

For the French, who had just come off a divisive legislative election, the Paris Olympics was a moment of unity and national pride, as well as a showcase to the rest of the world. There were 9.5 million tickets sold to Olympic events, with spectators travelling to Paris from all over the world. Redmond Shannon recounts the successful Olympics run for Canada, France, and the world.

• A look at Canada’s medallists in the Olympic Games