Summary of Events at the 2024 Paris Olympics on August 7

 

Athletics

Today’s athletic events at the Stade de France were thrilling. Key highlights included:
- Men’s 400m Final: Quincy Hall from the USA and Matthew Hudson-Smith from Great Britain were the main contenders for gold. The race concluded with Hudson-Smith clinching the gold with an impressive finish, while Hall took silver.
- Women’s Pole Vault Final: Nina Kennedy from Australia, the 2023 world champion, secured the gold medal with a remarkable vault.
- Men’s Discus Throw Final: The event was dominated by athletes from Europe, showcasing powerful throws.
- Mixed Marathon Race Walk Relay: This unique event saw teams competing in a relay format, adding an exciting twist to traditional race walking.

Boxing

Boxing had several intense matches:
- Women’s 57kg Semi-Finals: The semi-finals were fierce, with both finalists securing their spots through skillful bouts.
- Men’s +92kg Semi-Finals: This heavyweight category featured some powerful performances, leading to highly anticipated finals.
- Men’s 63.5kg and 80kg Finals: Both finals were closely contested, showcasing the pinnacle of boxing talent at the Olympics.

Cycling

Track cycling events were held at the Velodrome, featuring:
- Men’s Team Pursuit Finals: Italy, the defending champions, competed against strong teams from Great Britain and Denmark.
- Women’s Team Pursuit Finals: Great Britain and New Zealand battled for gold, continuing their rivalry from previous events.

 

 Sport Climbing

- Women’s Speed Final: Aleksandra Mirosław from Poland broke her own world record during the qualifiers and was a favorite to win the gold. She did not disappoint, finishing with a spectacular climb in the finals.

Artistic Swimming
- Team Acrobatic Routine: The event was a visual spectacle, with synchronized swimming teams performing intricate and synchronized acrobatic moves in the water, captivating the audience.

Taekwondo
- Women’s -49kg and Men’s -58kg Medal Contests**: These events featured some of the best Taekwondo practitioners showcasing their skills in fast-paced, strategic matches.

Weightlifting

- Men’s 61kg and Women’s 49kg: These categories saw athletes lifting incredible weights, with records being challenged.

Wrestling

- Men’s Greco-Roman 77kg and 97kg Finals: These events highlighted the strength and technique of the wrestlers, with intense matches leading to medal decisions.
- Women’s Freestyle 50kg Final: This category featured some of the most agile and technically proficient wrestlers.

Skateboarding
- Men’s Park Final: This event was a crowd favorite, with skateboarders performing high-flying tricks and complex maneuvers in the park setup.

 

Diving

- Women’s 10m Platform**: China continued its dominance in diving, with Quan Hongchan delivering perfect scores from all seven judges on her first jump. Her teammate Chen Yuxi followed closely, but Quan maintained her lead to win gold. This marks China's continued success in diving, with the nation having won gold in all five diving events held so far.

 

Basketball

- Men’s Semifinals: The quarterfinals set up an exciting semifinal round. Germany defeated Greece, driven by strong performances from Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroder. They will face France, who overcame Canada with key contributions from Guerschon Yabusele and Isaia Cordinier. Serbia, led by Nikola Jokic, made a dramatic comeback to defeat Australia in overtime. Serbia will face the USA, who dominated Brazil with six players scoring in double figures and Kevin Durant becoming the all-time leading scorer in U.S. Olympic history.

The day was filled with high-energy performances, record-breaking moments, and the relentless pursuit of excellence by athletes from around the world. The Paris 2024 Olympics continue to deliver unforgettable moments and extraordinary achievements.