More than 11,000 athletes competing in 329 events for 32 sports and only one photographer.
That’s Los Angeles Times photojournalist Wally Skalij’s challenge.
No, he won’t be covering them all. But what he will be doing is bringing you visual gems. Scenes, inside looks and perspectives that make the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris the spectacle it is.
Take a look.
Simone Biles competes in the floor exercise during qualifying for women’s team gymnastics.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
U.S. and Canada battle in women’s beach volleyball on Saturday.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
The sun sets over the Eiffel Tower as the U.S. and Canada women’s beach volleyball teams warm up before a match.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
Emily Mary Asmus of the U.S. battles Eleni Xenakis of Greece in water polo.
U.S. gymnast Simone Biles performs on the uneven bars.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)