Paris Olympics sets many world and Olympic records

Global (Commonwealth) _ At the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, a number of world and Olympic records were set in a variety of events. Certain sports, like rowing, are subject to weather fluctuations that might inadvertently improve an athlete’s performance without their fault. Olympic best and world best timings are the official records for these disciplines.

Several of the greatest names in sport made appearanced, kicking off another exciting day of competition for the second week of the Olympics in Paris. Armand Duplantis, a pole vaulter from Sweden, won gold in the track event and later set a world record with a stunning effort of 6.25 meters.

At the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, a number of world and Olympic records were set in a variety of events. Certain sports, like rowing, are subject to weather fluctuations that might inadvertently improve an athlete’s performance without their fault. Olympic best and world best timings are the official records for these disciplines.

Several of the greatest names in sport made appearances on Monday, kicking off another exciting day of competition for the second week of the Olympics in Paris. Armand Duplantis, a pole vaulter from Sweden, won gold in the track event and later set a world record with a stunning effort of 6.25 meters with a silver.

Star skateboarder Sky Brown of Team GB overcame a dislocated shoulder to win bronze in the women’s park final for the second time in a row. Days before leaving for Paris to compete in the Games, the 16-year-old sustained an injury. Despite this, she recovered in time to place third, behind Japan’s Kokona Hiraki and 14-year-old Australian Arisa Trew.

Day 11 has seen a mixed bag of results for the competitors from Britain, with dreams for medals in the diving, climbing, and equestrian sports all but shattered.

Spendolini-Sirieix ‘glad’ even if she didn’t receive a medal

After placing sixth in the women’s 10m platform diving final, Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix broke down in tears. The 19-year-old, who shared the bronze in the synchronized diving event with Lois Toulson, was attempting to become the first British woman to win two medals in the Olympics.

She was unable to repeat those feats, though, as Chinese duo Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi won gold and silver with yet another outstanding performance. Spendolini-Sirieix told BBC Sport, clearly moved as she was comforted after her last dive, “I am just happy that I am alive.”

“I didn’t even want to be alive three years ago. All I can say is that I’m grateful to be alive, breathing, and supported by my family today.”

British equestrian medal haul remains unchanged

The British equestrian team has had an incredible Olympics thus far, winning two gold medals and three bronze medals from the first five competitions. In the individual jumping final, there were great expectations for a sixth medal, but Scott Brash, Harry Charles, and Ben Maher had a disappointing day.

First thing on the day, Team GB took a hit when Charles withdrew from the competition, stating on Instagram that his horse Romeo 88 was not well enough to compete. Maher and Brash then fell over the same gate during their individual runs.

Christian Kukuk of Germany won the competition, defeating Steve Guerdat of Switzerland in second place. Maikel van der Vlueten of the Netherlands finished third.

Bell and Muir to the 1500-meter semifinals

Tuesday saw the 1500m runners attempting to emulate Keely Hodgkinson, who had established the gold standard for Team GB’s track and field competitors by winning the 800m.

Laura Muir and Georgia Bell had a great morning’s work as they advanced from their heats to the semi-finals, while fellow Briton Revee Walcott-Nolan was eliminated on Wednesday. With a season-best time of 50.59, Victoria Ohuruogu won her heat in the women’s 400-meter relay to go to the semifinals.

In other strange events, it took four tries for the men’s 110-meter hurdles repechage to start its second heat before Rafael Pereira of Brazil won handily. The second attempt was stopped due to audience yelling, the first effort resulted in a false start, and and the third one stopped working when the starter pistol did not fire.

Vaast, a local favorite, wins gold in surfing

In French Polynesia, 9,800 miles from Paris, was the surfing action, but for Olympic champion Kauli Vaast, the men’s champion, it couldn’t be much closer. The 22-year-old took advantage of the renowned Teahupo’o wave by being born and bred in Tahiti, the island where the tournament was held.

When he was eight years old, the Frenchman rode the wave for the first time. He later returned and won it again, scoring 17.67 to win Olympic gold ahead of Australia’s Jack Robinson.