Gordon Monson: Billions of us humans are watching the Paris Olympics and here’s why
We love the struggle and the triumph, The Tribune columnist writes. That’s the best reason for putting our lives on hold to watch.
Cole Hocker, of the United States, crosses the finish line ahead of Josh Kerr, of Britain, Yared Nuguse, of the United States, and fourth placed Jakob Ingebrigtsen, of Norway, to win the men's 1500 meters final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)