Simone Biles Shines Again:
Simone Biles clinched her sixth Olympic gold medal and her second of the Paris 2024 Olympics with a phenomenal performance in the women’s all-around final. Biles faced a strong challenge from Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, but once again, she made history.
Teddy Riner’s Historic Victory:
Amid the cheers of a lively home crowd, 35-year-old French judo legend Teddy Riner triumphed over the top seed, Kim Minjong, in the men’s +100kg final. This victory made Riner the first judoka to win four Olympic gold medals, cementing his status as the most decorated Olympic judoka with six medals.
Thrilling Finish in Men’s Team Épée Fencing:
In a nail-biting contest at the Grand Palais, Hungary narrowly defeated Japan in sudden-death overtime to claim the men’s team épée gold medal. After Japan tied the final at 25-25, Gergely Siklosi secured the winning hit in overtime, giving Hungary the gold. Czechia won the bronze, beating France 43-41.
BMX Racing Highlights:
– Saya Sakakibara Wins Women’s Gold
Saya Sakakibara of Australia dominated the women’s BMX racing final, leading from the start and securing a commanding victory. Zoë Claessens of Switzerland took silver, while Manon Veenstra of the Netherlands claimed bronze.
– French Sweep in Men’s BMX Racing:
The men’s BMX final saw an impressive French podium sweep. Joris Daudet took gold, Sylvain André won silver, and Romain Mahieu secured bronze, much to the delight of the home crowd.
Joshua Cheptegei’s Record-Breaking Run:
In the men’s 10,000m final at the Stade de France, Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda set a new Olympic record with a time of 26:43.14. Cheptegei’s incredible performance earned him gold, with Ethiopia’s Berihu Aregawi taking silver and Grant Fisher of the USA claiming bronze.
Katie Ledecky’s Historic Gold:
Katie Ledecky of the USA became the first female swimmer to win gold medals at four different Olympic Games. She triumphed in the women’s 1500m, setting a new Olympic record. France’s Anastasiya Kirpichnikova took silver, and Germany’s Isabel Gose earned bronze.
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