The greatest sporting feats of the Paris 2024 Games
Updated on 12/08/2024
One for the road…
The last day of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games crowned the best marathon runner! And it was the Dutchwoman Sifan Hassan who won the event in 2 h 22' 55'', also erasing the previous Olympic record.
One for the road…
The last day of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games crowned the best marathon runner! And it was the Dutchwoman Sifan Hassan who won the event in 2 h 22' 55'', also erasing the previous Olympic record.
A new record!
After setting off from Hôtel de Ville, Ethiopian Tamirat Tola broke the Olympic marathon record in 2 h 06' 26''.
A new record!
After setting off from Hôtel de Ville, Ethiopian Tamirat Tola broke the Olympic marathon record in 2 h 06' 26''.
Control tower
Norway's Henrik Christiansen (right) and Austria's Felix Auboeck take a turn in the 10 km freestyle, with the Eiffel Tower looking on.
Control tower
Norway's Henrik Christiansen (right) and Austria's Felix Auboeck take a turn in the 10 km freestyle, with the Eiffel Tower looking on.
A marathon swim
The Netherlands' Sharon van Rouwendaal tamed the flow of the Seine to win the gold medal in the 10 km open water swim (in 2 hrs 03 min).
A marathon swim
The Netherlands' Sharon van Rouwendaal tamed the flow of the Seine to win the gold medal in the 10 km open water swim (in 2 hrs 03 min).
Mijain Lopez, ever stronger
The Cuban wrestler won his … fifth consecutive gold medal in wrestling! He is the first athlete in history to achieve this feat in any discipline!
Mijain Lopez, ever stronger
The Cuban wrestler won his … fifth consecutive gold medal in wrestling! He is the first athlete in history to achieve this feat in any discipline!
Armand Duplantis, record-breaking Mondo vision
The Swedish pole-vaulting genius, only 24 years old, flies to gold and breaks the world record with a jump of 6.25 m.
Armand Duplantis, record-breaking Mondo vision
The Swedish pole-vaulting genius, only 24 years old, flies to gold and breaks the world record with a jump of 6.25 m.
Teddy Riner roars with pleasure
Gold medallist in the +100 kg category, the judoka also gave France victory in the mixed team tournament. And five Olympic titles for Teddy!
Teddy Riner roars with pleasure
Gold medallist in the +100 kg category, the judoka also gave France victory in the mixed team tournament. And five Olympic titles for Teddy!
Like a hurricane… it's Léon Marchand
He left nothing but crumbs for his rivals: the swimmer won no less than five medals, including four golds in the individual event!
Like a hurricane… it's Léon Marchand
He left nothing but crumbs for his rivals: the swimmer won no less than five medals, including four golds in the individual event!
It's beautiful, it's big, it's Beaugrand!
Gold medallist, the triathlete won a majestic and unprecedented victory in front of a Parisian public on fire on the Alexandre-III bridge.
It's beautiful, it's big, it's Beaugrand!
Gold medallist, the triathlete won a majestic and unprecedented victory in front of a Parisian public on fire on the Alexandre-III bridge.
Félix Lebrun is (already) making history
The promising 17-year-old table tennis player won bronze. This is only the second time that France has won an individual medal in table tennis at the Olympic Games!
Félix Lebrun is (already) making history
The promising 17-year-old table tennis player won bronze. This is only the second time that France has won an individual medal in table tennis at the Olympic Games!
Simone Biles causes a stir (again)
The 1.42 m tall American gymnast is the tallest. With three new titles in Paris, she now has seven Olympic gold medals.
Simone Biles causes a stir (again)
The 1.42 m tall American gymnast is the tallest. With three new titles in Paris, she now has seven Olympic gold medals.
Three medals for the price of one
In the BMX race, Joris Daudet, Sylvain André and Romain Mahieu left their opponents no place on the podium! The last French triple at the Summer Games dates back to… Paris 1924!
Three medals for the price of one
In the BMX race, Joris Daudet, Sylvain André and Romain Mahieu left their opponents no place on the podium! The last French triple at the Summer Games dates back to… Paris 1924!
Novak Djokovic completes his quest
On the clay court of Roland-Garros (16th), the Serbian tennis player captured the Olympic title, the last one missing from his XXL list of honors.
Novak Djokovic completes his quest
On the clay court of Roland-Garros (16th), the Serbian tennis player captured the Olympic title, the last one missing from his XXL list of honors.
Valentin Madouas and Christophe Laporte are a pair
After a wild ride through the streets of Montmartre, the two cyclists took silver and bronze in the road race.
Valentin Madouas and Christophe Laporte are a pair
After a wild ride through the streets of Montmartre, the two cyclists took silver and bronze in the road race.
Ukrainian women fly the flag
In a sold-out Stade de France, high jumpers Yaroslava Mahuchikh (gold) and Iryna Gerashchenko (bronze) shone.
Ukrainian women fly the flag
In a sold-out Stade de France, high jumpers Yaroslava Mahuchikh (gold) and Iryna Gerashchenko (bronze) shone.
The fastest man in the world is Noah Lyles
At the end of a final that was decided by 5 thousandths of a second, the American triumphed in the 100-meter event with a time of 9.79 seconds.
The fastest man in the world is Noah Lyles
At the end of a final that was decided by 5 thousandths of a second, the American triumphed in the 100-meter event with a time of 9.79 seconds.
Antoine Dupont, the idol of young people
Along with his rugby 7s teammates, the Toulousain won France's first gold medal of the Paris 2024 Games.
Antoine Dupont, the idol of young people
Along with his rugby 7s teammates, the Toulousain won France's first gold medal of the Paris 2024 Games.
Golden run for Pauline Ferrand-Prévot
The cross-country mountain bike race, held on the hill of Élancourt (Yvelines), was dominated by the French cyclist, who won her first Olympic title!
Golden run for Pauline Ferrand-Prévot
The cross-country mountain bike race, held on the hill of Élancourt (Yvelines), was dominated by the French cyclist, who won her first Olympic title!