treat. Paris 2024 delivered in a huge way. The best part of the Olympics was watching a wide variety of sports, including handball, gymnastics, swimming, diving, fencing, athletics, and rugby, just to name a few. The venues were iconic, the transportation was      perience seamless. I attended 26 Olympic events over eleven days, and every single one delivered in its own unique way. My favorite Olympic moment was buying an $85  swimming event and having no expectations for this ticket. As it turned out, my seat was in the front row directly behind the medal  my “Olympic moment” was when Team USA won the gold medal. With the Olympic champions less than ten feet away, I watched the     throughout La Défense Arena. As tears came to my eyes, I realized I was living my Olympic dream.


The Grand Finale: US Open


   


      Flushing Meadows in Queens for the


 mosphere in the concrete jungle never disappoints. The energy of the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd, the hustle and bustle  the season always combine to make an unforgettable experience.


Seeing all four grand slams and the Olympics in the same calendar year is something I could once only dream of. To actually achieve it was an unbelievable experience that I will always look back on with great memories. Each event had its own unique charm, and I feel very fortunate to have experienced them all. Would I do it again? Absolutely! 2024 will be tough to top!


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