A look back at the best photos from Week 1 of the 2024 Paris Olympics

The first full week of the 2024 Paris Olympics has brought moments of overwhelming joy and sometimes sorrow as athletes compete on the world’s biggest stage in front of packed stands.

From the opening ceremony through the action in the famed Roland-Garros stadium, under the shadow of the Eiffel Tower and beyond, photographers have captured those highs and lows.

The second half of the Games will feature more drama on the track, the cycling course, the basketball court and more, plus the closing ceremony.

Here are some of the most dazzling, emotional, action-packed shots from the first seven days of competition.