Cassandre Beaugrand delivered a brilliant performance to claim France’s first individual Olympic gold in women’s triathlon, securing a victory amidst a thrilling race that saw crashes, strong contenders, and a tense finish. The race, initially delayed due to pollution concerns, saw Beaugrand rise to the challenge, breaking the tape in 1 hour, 54:55, with Switzerland’s Julie Derron and Britain’s Georgia Taylor-Brown securing silver and bronze respectively.