Olympics: Katie Ledecky Claims Historic Ninth Gold, Julien Alfred Defeats Sha’Carri Richardson in 100m Final
Olympic Highlights: Daryl Neita Fourth in 100m, Simone Biles Claims Another Gold
Olympics: Katie Ledecky Claims Historic Ninth Gold, Julien Alfred Defeats Sha’Carri Richardson in 100m Final It’s been another thrilling day at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with Team GB continuing their strong performance.
Julien Alfred Triumphs in 100m Final
Julien Alfred of St Lucia emerged as the new queen of the track, winning gold in the women’s 100m final with a national record time of 10.72 seconds. She outpaced the USA’s Sha’Carri Richardson, who finished in second place. Team GB’s Daryl Neita finished fourth, and Dina Asher-Smith did not advance to the final.
Katie Ledecky Makes History
Katie Ledecky further cemented her legacy by winning her ninth Olympic gold medal in the 800m freestyle, matching the all-time record for women’s golds. However, Great Britain lost both their title and world record in the mixed 4x100m medley relay to the United States. Adam Peaty, who had been recovering from COVID-19, was not part of the relay team.
Simone Biles Dominates Gymnastics
Simone Biles continued her dominance by securing her third gold medal of the Games with a stellar performance in the vault final. Earlier, Jake Jarman won bronze in the men’s floor exercise. Max Whitlock narrowly missed out on a medal in the pommel horse, finishing fourth and falling short of a historic third consecutive gold, but he leaves a lasting legacy as an Olympic legend.
Rowing and Windsurfing Success
In rowing, Great Britain concluded a successful regatta with a gold medal in the men’s eight and a bronze in the women’s eight. Emma Wilson added a bronze in women’s windsurfing, finishing third in the medal race despite leading throughout the week. Additionally, Remco Evenepoel captured gold in the men’s road race, following his time trial victory from the previous weekend.
Paris Olympics 2024: Day’s Highlights
- GOLD! Team GB Clinches Gold in Men’s Eight Rowing Event
- MEDAL! Jake Jarman Secures Impressive Bronze on the Floor Exercise
- BRILLIANT! Simone Biles Claims Dominant Third Gold Medal in Vault Final
- DISAPPOINTMENT Max Whitlock Misses Olympic Podium as Rhys McClenaghan Wins Pommel Horse Gold
- SURPRISE! GB’s Louie Hinchcliffe Upsets Men’s 100m Favorite Noah Lyles in Heats
- HISTORIC! Julien Alfred Wins Gold in 100m Final; Daryl Neita Finishes Fourth
- MIX-UP Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Misses 100m Semi-Final Following ‘Rule Change’ Confusion
Team GB’s Medal Count Reaches 32 at Paris 2024
Team GB is enjoying one of its most successful Olympic campaigns, with the medal tally now at 32: 10 gold, 10 silver, and 13 bronze. This impressive performance places them fifth in the overall standings, trailing only China, the United States, and France.
As the Games continue, Team GB’s athletes are gearing up to further enhance their medal haul. For a detailed list of Team GB’s medalists and the full overall medal table,
Simone Biles Continues to Shine, Moving Closer to Gymnastics Record
Simone Biles remains the standout star of Team USA at the Paris 2024 Olympics, further cementing her legacy with yet another remarkable performance. With seven Olympic medals already to her name, Biles is poised to add more to her collection before the Games conclude.
In her latest triumph, Biles showcased her signature ‘Biles II’ trick, enhancing her resume which already includes the Yurchenko double pike she executed flawlessly in the qualifying rounds. Her latest gold medal brings her total to seven Olympic victories, placing her just two away from the all-time gymnastics record held by Larisa Latynina for the past 60 years.
Biles, now 27, still has two individual finals ahead—on the floor exercise and balance beam. With a total of 10 Olympic medals and 23 World Championship titles, Biles continues to set the standard in gymnastics, furthering her remarkable career.
