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Steph Curry flies business class despite recent Olympic win

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By Sky Industry News

Aug 13, 2024

NBA star Steph Curry was seen flying business class on Air France instead of first class, despite recently winning an Olympic gold medal. Nicole Perlroth tweeted, "Steph Curry rolling into his Paris —> SFO nonstop Gold Medal on… #NightNightpic.twitter.com/IhK6DIpA5V."

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