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What is the format change for scoring in Sport Climbing at the Paris 2024 Olympics compared to the Tokyo Games?
What is the format change for scoring in Sport Climbing at the Paris 2024 Olympics compared to the Tokyo Games?
How high are the walls that athletes scale in bouldering at the Olympics?
How high are the walls that athletes scale in bouldering at the Olympics?
What do speed climbing athletes prioritize during their climbs?
What do speed climbing athletes prioritize during their climbs?
What was the athletes' feedback regarding the scoring system at the Tokyo Games?
What was the athletes' feedback regarding the scoring system at the Tokyo Games?
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In lead climbing at the Olympics, how much time are competitors allowed to reach the highest point?
In lead climbing at the Olympics, how much time are competitors allowed to reach the highest point?
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Which sport will NOT be included in the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Which sport will NOT be included in the Paris 2024 Olympics?
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What distinguishes the breaking competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics from other dance competitions?
What distinguishes the breaking competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics from other dance competitions?
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In what location will the surfing events for the Paris 2024 Olympics be held?
In what location will the surfing events for the Paris 2024 Olympics be held?
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How are athletes judged in the surfing competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
How are athletes judged in the surfing competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the skateboarding events at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the skateboarding events at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
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What is a key feature of the skateboarding competition setup?
What is a key feature of the skateboarding competition setup?
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Which additional advantage has the host city been given regarding sports in recent Olympics?
Which additional advantage has the host city been given regarding sports in recent Olympics?
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What defines the primary judging criteria for skateboarders in the park event?
What defines the primary judging criteria for skateboarders in the park event?
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Study Notes
2024 Paris Olympics Additional Sports
- The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will feature four new sports, expanding beyond the traditional 28: breaking, surfing, skateboarding, and sport climbing.
- Breaking (breakdancing) is an urban dance style originating in 1970s NYC, characterized by intricate footwork, quick movements, spins, and flips. Two events, one for men and one for women, will be judged on style, flair, and mandatory moves.
- Surfing, which debuted in Tokyo 2020, returns for a second chance in Paris. Tahiti will host the surfing competitions. Judging is based on maneuver variety, difficulty, speed, and connection of moves.
- Skateboarding will return to the Games after its Tokyo debut. Competitors can choose park or street disciplines. Park involves navigating obstacles for height, speed, and agility over three 45-second runs. Street utilizes a specially constructed urban street environment, and athletes perform five tricks over two 45-second runs, judging board control, trick diversity, and overall style.
- Sport Climbing, another Tokyo debutant, will return to the Paris Games with bouldering, speed climbing, and lead climbing events. Bouldering involves scaling 15-meter walls unroped;
- Speed climbing emphasizes fast and precise climbing. Lead climbing entails reaching the highest point of a 15-meter wall within six minutes without prior knowledge of the route. Paris Games will combine only bouldering and lead climbing scores, separating speed climbing into an independent medal event.
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Explore the new sports at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, including breaking, surfing, skateboarding, and sport climbing. Learn about the events, judging criteria, and what these exciting additions bring to the Olympic Games. Discover how these sports are evolving and gaining worldwide recognition.