Remarkable moments of Paris Olympics 2024
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Paris Olympics 2024 had several remarkable unforgettable moments that set a chord for the audience.
Every Olympics comes in four years but Paris Olympics 2024 comes with many fun, twists, and turns.
1 Armand Duplantis’s
A Record-breaking Vault. The Swedish pole Vault once again set another record. At Stade de France, Duplantis flew to a height of 6.25 meters which was greater than his previous record. This marked his ninth world record and he got rewarded with the gold medal, thus defending his title from Tokyo in 2020.The electric atmosphere in the stadium was coupled by the crowd’s chants making this one of the greatest moments in Olympic history people will remember for some time to come.
2-Simon Biles
was amazed in the 2024 Olympics, after dropping out of so many sports at Tokyo 2020 due to a mental health issue. She returned to the games of redemption winning three gold medals and one silver. Biles helped the United States team win gold, won individual all-around and vault events and obtained silver on floor exercise too. An age-defying comeback from mental health issues to one of the greatest athletes ever seen at the Games is made by her.
3-Historical Victory for Julien Alfred
Julien Alfred made history when she became the first Saint Lucian to bring home an Olympic medal. In Paris’ Stade de France, she crossed the line in 10.72 seconds to claim gold in the women’s 100m final race. Her victory was hugely significant for her Caribbean nation as it kept off Pre Race favorite Sha’Carri Richardson who finished secondly with a silver medal.
- Zhou Yaqin’s medal moment
Zhou Yaqin of China, an 18-year-old gymnast, captured hearts worldwide. She saw her Italian counterparts Alice D’Amato and Manila Esposito biting on their medals after winning silver. Zhou had no idea what she was doing but joined in anyway, turning it into a viral moment of pureness and happiness. She will never forget this as her Olympic debut.
5-Vinesh Phogat- ideal for every Indian
It was an upset victory for the Indian wrestler who pulled off one of the biggest surprises at the Games. Phogat won through to the women’s freestyle 50kg semi-finals at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a thrilling 7-5 defeat of Ukraine’s Oksana Livach. Phogat took an early lead, 2-0, but Oksana returned with five points. In the final twenty seconds, Phogat rapidly piled up four points to secure a win that seemed elusive save for this maneuver. Earlier, she beat reigning Olympic champion Yui Susaki of Japan stunningly by overcoming a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 , which ended Susaki’s streak of eighty-two unbeaten matches in all competitions at the international level.
This marked the first time Susaki has been beaten in any international competition.
6. Rebeca Andrade’s Historic Victory
In the women’s floor exercise first time she win the gold medal. The performance was exceptional, and the moment was made even more special by the gestures of Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles, who bowed to her on the podium. Later the moment was bittersweet as Chiles was stripped of her bronze medal due to the ruling court of Arbitration for the sport.
7. Arsad Nadeem’s Complicated Journey to Gold
Arsad Nadeem’s journey to winning Pakistan’s historic gold medal in javelin throw at the Olympics is complicated. With limited resources for track and field athletes, Nadeem faced numerous challenges on his path to success. Since 1992, Pakistan had not won a gold medal in javelin throw until Nadeem made history with his record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters. His victory was celebrated across Pakistan and marked a significant moment for South Asia, as India’s reigning champion Neeraj Chopra took silver.
8. Huang Yaqiong’s Double Celebration
She is a Chinese badminton player. After winning the mixed doubles title with her partner Zheng Siwei, she received an unexpected marriage proposal from her boyfriend, Liu Yuchen. The proposal occurred at La Chapelle Arena and added a romantic touch to Huang’s Olympic victory. This moment became a sweet ending to Huang’s successful campaign, as she now holds both an Olympic gold medal and a diamond ring
9. Snoop Dogg’s Olympic side quests
He is an American Rapper. His enthusiasm for the Games and interactions with athletes, including a swim lesson with Michael Phelps, made him a fan favorite. His presence made a unique Games, that Olympic magic can happen on and off the field of play.
10. Yousuf Dike’s rise to fame
During a mixed team 10-meter pistol event, he became a social media sensation, a Turkish shooter who won a silver medal in the Paris Olympics 2024. He is viral on social media platforms for his success.
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