Disaster Unfolds as Diver Loses Footing During Inauguration of Olympic Pool
By Mike Fishmore | April 9, 2024
Games in Paris
The French diver Alexis Jandard slipped on a diving board during the inauguration of an Olympic swimming pool in Saint-Denis, France.
The pool and Olympic Aquatic Center was inaugurated by French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the 2024 games in Paris.
Stroke of bad luck
“It’s a stroke of bad luck,” Jandard said. “I left my DNA and there must still be a bit of my back on the board."
Back to training
He continued, "But it’s OK, it’s just scratches. I didn’t hurt myself and that’s the most important thing. Tomorrow I’m going back to training."
Thanked fans
Jandard later thanked fans for their support and joked that "his back was fine, but his ego... not so much." He also said the accident is a “teachable moment."
Paris 2024 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics are set to captivate audiences with an action-packed schedule, featuring a diverse array of sports and events. Notably, one significant change from previous Olympic Games is the addition of an extra day to the swimming schedule, promising an exhilarating lineup of competitions in athletics, artistic gymnastics, and swimming on both 3 and 4 August 2024.
The preliminary schedule
The preliminary schedule provides a day-by-day guide to all 329 medal events, offering a glimpse into the thrilling athletic spectacles that await spectators and participants alike.
The stage is set
The stage is set for an enthralling array of events, including the artistic gymnastics qualifications, basketball matches, beach volleyball preliminaries, boxing rounds, canoe slalom competitions, diving finals, fencing medal bouts, football group stage matches, handball preliminaries, hockey pool stage matches, judo medal rounds, road cycling finals, rowing finals, rugby sevens medal matches, shooting medal events, swimming finals, table tennis semifinals, tennis medal matches, trampoline gymnastics finals, volleyball preliminaries, water polo rounds, weightlifting competitions, and much more.
Range of events
The comprehensive range of events promises to deliver unforgettable moments of athletic prowess and sportsmanship.
Diverse backgrounds
The Paris 2024 Olympics will witness the participation of approximately 10,500 athletes representing 206 National Olympic Committees, symbolizing the unifying spirit of the Games. Athletes from diverse backgrounds and nations will converge in Paris to showcase their exceptional talents and compete on the world stage, embodying the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect.
Extensive media coverage
The 2024 Olympic Games will be broadcast by Warner Bros. Discovery via Eurosport in France, with free-to-air coverage sub-licensed to the country's public broadcaster France Télévisions. The extensive media coverage and innovative broadcast technologies will ensure that audiences around the world can experience the excitement and drama of the Games from the comfort of their homes.
Lasting legacy
As Paris prepares to host the 2024 Olympics, the city is committed to delivering a memorable and sustainable event that leaves a lasting legacy.
Ensuring the success
From meticulous logistical planning and robust security measures to efficient transport systems and infrastructure development, the organizers are dedicated to ensuring the success and long-term impact of the Games.
Monumental celebration of sport
The Paris 2024 Olympics represent a monumental celebration of sport, unity, and human achievement.
World eagerly awaits
As the world eagerly awaits the commencement of this extraordinary event, the spirit of the Games promises to inspire and unite people from all corners of the globe, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared passion for athletic excellence.
