Paris hosts its third Summer Olympics, a century after its last [Video]

A century after its last hosting, Paris is set to host its third Summer Olympics, becoming only the second city after London to do so.”Good things come in threes” is a saying that Paris is ready to prove as it gears up for the games.Nick Stavrianoudakis, a Californian tourist, is relishing his retirement in the city.”This was on my list five years ago. I’m going to retire in five years and that’s when the Paris Olympics are. I’m going to be there,” he said.Katie Ledecky, a member of Team USA’s swimming team, expressed her readiness to win a medal.”I feel like I’m prepared and ready to race and that’s all you can ask for. I’m going to give it my best shot,” she said.Security is a top priority at the games.Tim Ayers of the Diplomatic Security Service said, “Our job is to provide a security umbrella so they can rest …