The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded on Sunday, drawing the curtain on nineteen days of intense competition that saw around 10,500 athletes vie for glory in 32 sports. While the USA emerged victorious in the overall medal tally, narrowly edging out China, several sports saw clear dominance from particular National Olympic Committees (NOCs).
China’s dominance in diving reached new heights in Paris, capturing all eight gold medals. This impressive feat followed their seven gold medals in Tokyo 2021, where Great Britain secured the remaining gold. In addition to the gold medals, Chinese athletes bagged silver in both the men’s 3m springboard and the women’s 10m platform events. Chang Yani also secured a bronze in the women’s 3m springboard, bringing China’s total medal count in the sport to an impressive 11.
South Korea reigned supreme in archery, sweeping all the medals at the 2024 Paris Games. Kim Woo-jin and Lim Si-hyeon led the charge, contributing significantly to the country’s archery success. This dominance followed their impressive performance in Tokyo 2020, where they secured four out of five gold medals. South Korea’s archers finished with a total of seven medals in archery, five more than any other country.
The Netherlands made history at the 2024 Paris Games by becoming the first country to win both the men’s and women’s field hockey events. The women’s team, participating in their sixth consecutive final, secured their fifth gold medal during this remarkable run. While Germany secured silver in the men’s event, China ended up as the runner-up in the women’s discipline.
China also asserted their dominance in artistic swimming, claiming both the duet and team gold medals. Wang Qianyi and Wang Liuyi secured the duet event, adding to the country’s triumph in the team competition. This victory followed the Russian Olympic Committee’s double win in the previous edition in Tokyo.
Continuing their reign, the US men’s and women’s basketball teams secured both gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. While the men’s team comfortably defeated France for gold, the women’s team needed a buzzer-beater two-pointer to clinch a one-point victory against the home team.
Great Britain claimed the sole medal on offer in Trampoline Gymnastics, highlighting the diverse range of sports at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The games showcased exceptional athleticism, exciting competition, and remarkable achievements, solidifying their place as a global spectacle that unites athletes and audiences alike.
