The Paris 2024 Olympics are in full swing, showcasing a wide range of exciting sports and incredible athletic performances.
Here are some of the key happenings and highlights:
- Track and Field Dominance: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke her own world record in the 400m hurdles, reaffirming her status as one of the top athletes in track and field. This event has been a major highlight, with other athletes also setting personal and world records in various disciplines.
- Men’s Basketball: The U.S. men’s basketball team, featuring NBA stars like Steph Curry and LeBron James, secured a place in the gold medal game after a dramatic comeback against Serbia. Their performance has set up an exciting final against France, a rematch of the Tokyo 2020 final.
- Sport Climbing: Sam Watson from the U.S. set a new world record in the men’s speed climbing event and secured a bronze medal. His achievement at just 18 years old has made him a rising star in the climbing world, which is still relatively new to the Olympics.
- Boxing Upsets: In boxing, Chang Yuan of China won gold in the women’s 54kg category, and Hasanboy Dusmatov of Uzbekistan took gold in the men’s 51kg category. Cindy Ngamba from the Refugee Olympic Team also made history by winning a bronze medal, the first Olympic medal for the team.
- Volleyball Thrills: The U.S. women’s volleyball team advanced to the gold medal match after a tense 3-2 victory over Brazil. They are now poised to defend their title from Tokyo 2020.
- Golf Surprises: In women’s golf, Morgane Metraux of Switzerland took the lead with an Olympic-record performance during the second round, defying expectations given her lower world ranking.
- Water Polo Setbacks: The U.S. women’s water polo team faced a tough semifinal loss to Australia in a penalty shootout, ending their bid for a fourth consecutive gold medal. They will now compete for bronze against the Netherlands.
These events have captivated audiences worldwide, showcasing the best of international sportsmanship and competition against the stunning backdrop of Paris. The Games continue to be a celebration of athletic excellence, with new records being set and historic moments unfolding across all venues (Olympics) (NBC Olympics).
