The Latest Olympics Set Human Records and Captured a New Generation: The moments left behind reopen the Games’ original purpose:

The latest Games wrote exceptional chapters in sporting history, from new world records to unique moments of fan unity.

Broadcast numbers among young audiences were historic thanks to new streaming platforms.

The city became one open sports arena as venues spread across iconic sites rather than closed stadiums.

The moments left behind reopen the Games’ original purpose: uniting the world around human excellence.