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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Can Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky and Lebron James win Olympic gold?

    This may be the last Olympics for some of the most dominant American athletes in recent history. It’s also the first games for a new competitive sport inspired by break dancing.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jul 25, 2024 • 1 min read

    This may be the last Olympics for some of the most dominant American athletes in recent history. It’s also the first games for a new competitive sport inspired by break dancing.

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    The full episode

    2 of 4
    Dining in Santa Ana? Here are picks from Gustavo Arellano, Delilah Snell
    1. 0:00Newsom orders new homeless sweeps across California
    2. 14:04Can Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky and Lebron James win Olympic gold?You’re reading this
    3. 25:32Weekend film reviews: ‘Deadpool and Wolverine,’ ‘Didi’
    4. 42:28Burgers, tacos, BBQ, vegan picks: Where to eat in Santa Ana
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