Summer Olympics: Opening Ceremony

Matt Roush says...

Let the Summer Games begin. But first, thousands of athletes from more than 200 countries participate in the traditional opening ceremony, which this year takes an unconventional route down the scenic River Seine in Paris. A flotilla four miles long with nearly 90 boats will ferry the athletes to the Trocadéro Plaza, where they’ll disembark to view the lighting of the cauldron. The first hour will be commercial-free, with commentary throughout from Olympics host Mike Tirico, joined by Kelly Clarkson, Peyton Manning and Today’s Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb. You’ll know Team USA not just from their high-profile flag bearers—LeBron James and Coco Gauff—but from their distinctive outfits, decked out in Ralph Lauren blazers, blue jeans and white suede shoes.

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