The Paris 2024 Olympics showcased an extraordinary display of athleticism, with numerous world records falling across various disciplines. The event witnessed a surge of exceptional performances, as athletes pushed the limits of human potential, leaving an indelible mark on sporting history.
In swimming, Pan Zhanle of China dominated the men’s 100m freestyle, breaking his own record set earlier in the year. The USA’s mixed 4x100m medley relay team also smashed the previous record, showcasing their unparalleled speed and coordination. Bobby Finke of the USA broke the men’s 1500m freestyle record, a feat that had stood for over a decade. The USA’s women’s 4x100m medley relay team also shattered the world record, adding to their nation’s dominance in the pool.
On the track, the USA’s 4x400m mixed relay team claimed a new world record, solidifying their position as a powerhouse in this event. Armand Duplantis of Sweden, the reigning Olympic champion, continued his reign in pole vault, setting a new world record. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the USA, a renowned hurdler, also broke her own world record in the women’s 400m hurdles.
Archery saw Lim Sihyeon of the Republic of Korea break the women’s 70m 72 arrows round record. In track cycling, Great Britain’s women’s team sprint team and the Netherlands’ men’s team sprint team both set new world records. Australia’s men’s team pursuit team also broke the record, highlighting the fierce competition in this discipline. Individual accolades were also achieved, with Harrie Lavreysen of the Netherlands breaking the men’s 200m flying start record and Lea Friedrich of Germany setting a new world record in the women’s sprint.
In sport climbing, Aleksandra Miroslaw of Poland broke her own world record in the women’s speed climbing event. Tom Watson of the USA also set a new world record in the men’s speed climbing. Weightlifting witnessed a dominant display by Karlos Nasar of Bulgaria, who broke both the clean and jerk and total world records in the men’s 89kg category.
The modern pentathlon also saw world records fall. Emiliano Hernandez of Mexico broke the laser run record, while Ahmed Elgendy of Egypt and Michelle Gulyas of Hungary both set new world records in the overall points category.
The Paris 2024 Olympics served as a testament to the unwavering spirit of athletic competition, as athletes pushed beyond their limits and etched their names in the annals of sporting history.
