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Phryges, the official mascot, is based on the traditional small Phrygian hats, a symbol of France.
Rather than athletes marching along a track as typically seen in years past, guests and those watching from home will see a colourful river parade through the French capital city.
The Surfing events take place in the French territory of Tahiti, which is 9,320 miles (15,000 km) from Paris. It's the farthest Olympic competition to be held outside of a host city since 1956.
Olympians who win a medal will take home a real piece of the Eiffel Tower. Fragments of iron that were removed & preserved during renovations to the Eiffel Tower during the 20th century have been infused into the medals. Each medal includes 18 grams (0.04 pounds) of the Eiffel iron.