The Paris Olympics, in comics

The Summer Olympics are underway in Paris with athletes from over 200 delegations competing in 32 sports. We asked some of our favorite cartoonists to live-illustrate the biggest cultural moments from the Games.

This story will be updated regularly throughout the Games. Check back for more dispatches.

Opening Ceremonies

Headless Marie Antoinette; a slippery bridge catwalk; the IOC flag bearer on an electronic horse. Cartoonist Robyn Smith illustrated all the action during the wet and wild Opening Ceremonies on the Seine. How many references do you recognize?