Olympic Highlights: Day Recap from Paris 2024
- Team GB celebrated a gold medal victory in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay final.
- Nathan Hales also secured a triumph in the men's trap final, adding to the team’s success.
- Andy Murray successfully advanced to the quarter-finals in the tennis doubles, seeking to extend his competitive career.
As live coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympics pauses, a recap of today's significant achievements showcases the competitive spirit and triumphs of athletes. Team GB celebrated a remarkable victory in the men's 4x200 freestyle relay, with James Guy, Tom Dean, Matt Richards, and Duncan Scott securing the nation's fourth gold medal. This win also marked a second medal for Richards, who previously earned silver in the individual 200m freestyle. In shooting, Nathan Hales delivered an outstanding performance for Team GB, clinching their third gold medal by breaking an Olympic record in the men's trap final, hitting 48 out of 50 targets. Meanwhile, Team Ireland celebrated their first gold medal of the Games, with Daniel Wiffen winning the 800m freestyle, outpacing competitors from the US and Italy, who took silver and bronze, respectively. In gymnastics, Simone Biles led Team USA to victory in the women's artistic gymnastics, narrowly edging out Italy and Brazil, which left Team GB just off the podium by a mere 0.2 points. In tennis, Andy Murray and Dan Evans continued their winning streak, while Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarter-finals in men's doubles. Off the field, Team GB's Jack Draper expressed frustration over the lack of hydration options for tennis players, while French police announced an investigation into online threats directed at DJ Barbara Butch following her controversial performance at the opening ceremony.