Paris 2024 Olympics: Historic Day with 34 Gold Medals Up for Grabs

Historic Day at Paris 2024: 34 Gold Medals Up for Grabs on August 9

Paris 2024 Olympics is set to make history on Friday, August 9, as 34 gold medals will be up for grabs across various sports. This unprecedented number of medals marks a significant day in Olympic history and promises an exciting showcase of athletic prowess and international competition.

Breaking Makes Its Olympic Debut

One of the highlights of this historic day is the Olympic debut of breaking, with B-Girls going for gold. Notable contenders include Japan’s Ami and Ayumi, world champion Nicka, and 671 of the People’s Republic of China. For those new to breaking, it promises a thrilling display of athleticism and creativity as athletes compete in this dynamic and engaging sport.

Athletics: A Stacked Evening of Races

The athletics events on Friday will captivate audiences with some of the most anticipated races of the Games. The evening kicks off with the women’s 4x100m relay final, followed by the men’s final. The USA teams are expected to deliver strong performances in both events. Other key events include the women’s 400m, 10,000m, and men’s 400m hurdles finals, each promising to be fiercely competitive and exhilarating.

Football: A Clash of Titans

In men’s football, hosts France will face Spain for the gold medal at the iconic Parc des Princes. This match is a replay of the UEFA EURO 2024 semi-final, with stars like Alex Baena and Fermin Lopez aiming to secure a summer double for Spain. The excitement is palpable as these two football powerhouses go head-to-head for Olympic glory.

More Golds in Boxing, Hockey, and Track Cycling

Boxing fans will see athletes competing for gold in the men’s 71kg and 92kg categories and the women’s 50kg and 66kg categories. The women’s hockey final features a thrilling match between the Netherlands and China. Additionally, two finals in track cycling add to the gold rush, promising fast-paced action and thrilling finishes.

Full Day of Events on August 9

Here’s a complete schedule of all the events on this historic day at the Paris 2024 Olympics:

Athletics (Track and Field)

• 19:30: Women’s 4x100m relay final
• 19:40: Women’s shot put final
• 19:45: Men’s 4x100m relay final
• 20:00: Women’s 400m final
• 20:10: Men’s triple jump final
• 20:15: Women’s heptathlon 800m
• 20:55: Women’s 10,000m final
• 21:45: Men’s 400m hurdles final

Beach Volleyball

• 21:00–22:00: Women’s bronze medal match
• 22:30–23:30: Women’s gold medal match

Boxing

• 21:30–21:46: Men’s 71kg final
• 21:47–22:03: Women’s 50kg final
• 22:34–22:50: Men’s 92kg final
• 22:51–23:06: Women’s 66kg final

Breaking

• 21:14–21:30: B-Girls bronze medal battle, gold medal battle

Canoe Sprint

• 12:50–13:00: Women’s C-2 500m final A
• 13:10–13:20: Women’s K-2 500m final A
• 13:30–13:40: Men’s K-2 500m final A
• 13:50–14:00: Men’s C-1 1000m final A

Cycling (Track)

• 18:00–19:09: Men’s sprint finals race 1, race 2
• 18:09–18:49: Women’s Madison final
• 19:38–19:43: Men’s sprint finals decider if required

Diving

• 15:00–16:40: Women’s 3m springboard final

Football

• 15:00–18:00: Women’s bronze medal match
• 18:00–21:00: Men’s gold medal match

Hockey

• 14:00–15:45: Women’s bronze medal match
• 20:00–21:45: Women’s gold medal match

Marathon Swimming

• 07:30–10:00: Men’s 10km open water

Rhythmic Gymnastics

• 14:30–16:50: Individual all-around final

Sport Climbing

• 10:15–13:14: Men’s Boulder & Lead final

Table Tennis

• 10:00–13:00: Men’s team bronze medal match
• 15:00–18:00: Men’s team gold medal match

Taekwondo

• 20:19–21:33: Women’s -67kg medal contests
• 20:35–21:52: Men’s -80kg medal contests

Volleyball

• 16:00–18:30: Men’s bronze medal match

Weightlifting

• 15:00–17:08: Men’s 89kg
• 19:30–21:38: Women’s 71kg

Wrestling

• 19:30–20:05: Men’s freestyle 57kg medal finals
• 20:05–20:40: Men’s freestyle 86kg medal finals
• 20:50–21:25: Women’s freestyle 57kg final

August 9 at Paris 2024 will be a day to remember as athletes compete for a record 34 gold medals. From the debut of breaking to the thrilling athletics finals and the football showdown between France and Spain, this day encapsulates the spirit and excitement of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Don’t miss the action as history is made in Paris. Just Now News.Press

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Alan Merritt is an international journalist and editor with over 12 years of experience across global news, television, and magazine media. Based in Las Vegas, with ties to New York and Paris, he serves as Editor-at-Large at Just Now News, a leading platform recognized for its Unscripted, Unfiltered, Unmissable coverage. In this role, he contributes a wide range of stories spanning human interest, culture, business, technology, and global affairs, bringing depth, clarity, and a global perspective to every piece.

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