Paris 2024 Olympics Day 3 Highlights: Thrilling Wins in Diving, Fencing, Judo, and Swimming
Day three of the Paris 2024 Olympics brought a flurry of excitement and memorable performances across various sports. From diving and fencing to judo and swimming, athletes from around the world showcased their incredible skills and determination. Here’s a breakdown of the key events and medal winners.
Diving: Synchro Duo Dominates
In men’s synchronized 10m platform diving, China’s Lian Junjie and Yang Hao took home the gold with a stunning performance. The silver medal went to Britain’s Tom Daley and Noah Williams, while Canada’s Rylan Wiens and Nathan Zsombor-Murray secured the bronze.
Equestrian: Eventing Team Excellence
The British equestrian team clinched gold in the eventing team competition, demonstrating exceptional skill and coordination. France earned the silver medal, and Japan rounded out the podium with a bronze.
Fencing: Saber and Foil Victories
In women’s saber individual fencing, France’s Manon Apithy-Brunet captured gold, while her compatriot Sara Balzer took silver. Ukraine’s Olga Kharlan earned the bronze medal. In the men’s foil individual event, Cheung Ka Long from Hong Kong won gold, Italy’s Filippo Macchi took silver, and Nick Itkin from the United States claimed bronze.
Judo: Fierce Competitions
Judo saw intense battles in the women’s 57kg and men’s 73kg categories. Canada’s Christa Deguchi secured gold in the women’s 57kg, with South Korea’s Mimi Huh taking silver. The bronze medals were awarded to France’s Sarah Leonie Cysique and Japan’s Haruka Funakubo. In the men’s 73kg, Hidayat Heydarov from Azerbaijan won gold, France’s Joan-Benjamin Gaba took silver, and the bronze medals went to Japan’s Soichi Hashimoto and Moldova’s Adil Osmanov.
Shooting: Precision on Display
South Korea’s Ban Hyo-jin won gold in the women’s 10m air rifle event. China’s Huang Yuting claimed silver, and Switzerland’s Audrey Gogniat earned bronze. In the men’s 10m air rifle, China’s Sheng Lihao took gold, Sweden’s Victor Lindgren secured silver, and Croatia’s Miran Maricic captured bronze.
Skateboarding: High-Flying Tricks
Japan’s Yuto Horigome dominated the men’s street skateboarding event, earning gold with his incredible tricks. The United States’ Jagger Eaton took silver, and Nyjah Huston claimed bronze, showcasing the USA’s strong presence in the sport.
Swimming: Remarkable Races
The swimming events featured standout performances, with South Africa’s Tatjana Smith winning gold in the women’s 100m breaststroke. China’s Tang Qianting took silver, and Ireland’s Mona McSharry earned bronze. In the women’s 200m freestyle, Australia’s Mollie O’Callaghan won gold, followed by her compatriot Ariarne Titmus with silver, and Hong Kong’s Siobhan Bernadette Haughey with bronze. Canada’s Summer McIntosh captured gold in the women’s 400m individual medley, with the USA’s Katie Grimes taking silver and Emma Weyant earning bronze.
In the men’s swimming events, Italy’s Thomas Ceccon won gold in the 100m backstroke, China’s Xu Jiayu took silver, and the USA’s Ryan Murphy claimed bronze. Romania’s David Popovici secured gold in the 200m freestyle, Britain’s Matthew Richards earned silver, and the USA’s Luke Hobson took bronze.
More Highlights from the 2024 Paris Olympics
- Archery: South Korea won gold in the women’s team event, with China taking silver and Mexico earning bronze.
- Canoe Slalom: Australia’s Jessica Fox claimed gold in the women’s kayak single, Poland’s Klaudia Zwolinska took silver, and Britain’s Kimberley Woods earned bronze.
- Cycling Mountain Bike: France’s Pauline Ferrand-Prevot won gold in the women’s cross-country event, the USA’s Haley Batten took silver, and Sweden’s Jenny Rissveds earned bronze.
- Judo: Uzbekistan’s Diyora Keldiyorova won gold in the women’s 52kg, Kosovo’s Distria Krasniqi took silver, and the bronze medals went to Brazil’s Larissa Pimenta and France’s Amandine Buchard. Japan’s Hifumi Abe claimed gold in the men’s 66kg, Brazil’s Willian Lima earned silver, and the bronze medals were awarded to Kazakhstan’s Gusman Kyrgyzbayev and Moldova’s Denis Vieru.
The 2024 Paris Olympics continue to captivate audiences worldwide, with athletes pushing the limits of their abilities and delivering unforgettable moments. Stay tuned for more updates and thrilling performances as the Games progress. Just Now News.Press
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