The Seine has been cleaned, the torch has been lit, and the Olympics have officially started.
This year’s Olympics marks France’s first time hosting since 1924.
However, it’s been 36 years since a Northern Irish athlete brought a gold medal home.
The long wait for an Olympic champion could end this summer, with Northern Ireland having its fair share of star athletes competing for team Ireland and team GB.
24-year-old Newtownards gymnast Rhys Mcclenaghan is eyeing up the top spot on the podium after retaining his world title on the pommel horse last year.
NI rowing stars Rebecca Shorten, Hannah Scott and Rebecca Edwards are favourites to win gold for Team GB.
Meanwhile golfing superstar Rory McIlroy will try to strike gold for Ireland after his tight playoff for 4th place at the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo.
Keith Bailie is joined by the Belfast Telegraph’s Chief Sportswriter Steven Beacom to preview what promises to be an incredible fortnight of sport.