Paris 2024 Olympics Day 12: 23 Gold Medal Events and Highlights
August 7, 2024, marks an exciting day at the Paris 2024 Olympics with 23 gold medal events across various sports. Whether you’re a fan of athletics, cycling, or sailing, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a closer look at the day’s schedule and the thrilling events to watch.
Morning Highlights
Mixed Marathon Race Walk Relay
The day kicks off at 7:30 am with the debut of the mixed marathon race walk relay, replacing the traditional men’s 50km race walk. In this innovative event, teams of one man and one woman will complete a 42.195km course in two legs of varying lengths. The relay promises a captivating blend of endurance and strategy as athletes strive for gold without running.
Sailing: Mixed Two-Person Dinghy Medals
Sailing enthusiasts can look forward to the first-ever mixed two-person dinghy medal event. This groundbreaking competition showcases teamwork and skill on the water, as mixed-gender teams vie for a place in Olympic history.
Evening Highlights
Athletics: The Return of Kennedy and Moon
In the women’s pole vault final at 7:00 pm, Nina Kennedy and Katie Moon will renew their fierce rivalry. The last time these two athletes competed head-to-head, they shared the gold medal at the Budapest 2023 World Championships. Moon, the defending Olympic champion and world titleholder, faces strong competition, but Great Britain’s Molly Caudery won’t be in the final after an unexpected qualifying round exit.
Men’s Team Pursuit Track Cycling
Track cycling fans will witness history as Australia looks to break the world record in the men’s team pursuit event. Having shattered the previous record in the first round, Australia aims for gold against Great Britain, while Italy competes for bronze and a chance to reclaim the world record.
Featured Medal Events
Artistic Swimming
- 19:30–21:00: Team acrobatic routine
Athletics (Track and Field)
- 07:30–10:50: Mixed marathon race walk relay
- 18:15: Women’s pole vault final
- 20:25: Men’s discus throw final
- 21:20: Men’s 400m final
- 21:43: Men’s 3000m steeplechase final
Boxing
- 21:30–22:01: Women’s 57kg semi-finals
- 22:02–22:33: Men’s +92kg semi-finals (losing semi-finalists win bronze)
- 22:34–22:50: Men’s 63.5kg final
- 22:51–23:06: Men’s 80kg final
Cycling (Track)
- 18:23–18:39: Men’s team pursuit finals
- 19:17–19:35: Women’s team pursuit finals
Sailing (Subject to Wind Conditions)
- 12:13–12:53: Women’s one-person dinghy medal race
- 13:13–13:55: Men’s one-person dinghy medal race
- 14:43–15:03: Mixed multihull medal race
- 15:43–16:10: Mixed two-person dinghy medal race
Skateboarding
- 17:30–18:30: Men’s park final
Sport Climbing
- 12:54–13:00: Women’s speed finals
Taekwondo
- 20:19–21:33: Women’s -49kg medal contests
- 20:34–21:52: Men’s -58kg medal contests
Weightlifting
- 15:00–17:08: Men’s 61kg
- 19:30–21:38: Women’s 49kg
Wrestling
- 19:30–20:05: Men’s Greco-Roman 77kg medal finals
- 20:05–20:40: Men’s Greco-Roman 97kg medal finals
- 20:50–21:25: Women’s freestyle 50kg final
Day 12 of the Paris 2024 Olympics promises a day full of excitement, innovation, and intense competition. From the debut of mixed-gender events to record-breaking performances, today’s schedule offers a diverse array of sports and storylines to captivate audiences worldwide. Don’t miss the chance to witness history in the making as athletes push the limits of human achievement on the global stage. Just Now News.Press
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