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Stavros Niarchos Foundation As Paris prepares to host the upcoming Olympic Games ... s role in Olympic history, commemorating the many French trailblazers who have shaped the modern games.

Greek actor Mary Mina played the role of the high priestess ... Milos Bicanski / Getty Images Anticipation is building ahead of the Summer Olympics, which are set to begin in Paris in late July.

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