Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon dominated the women’s 1,500m race at the Olympics, securing her third consecutive gold medal and breaking the Olympic record. Her victory cements her place as a legend in middle-distance running.
Results for: World Record
Ahmed Elgendy of Egypt claimed the first gold medal for his nation at the Paris 2024 Olympics, setting a world record with 1,555 points in the men’s Modern Pentathlon. Elgendy, who secured silver in Tokyo 2020, showcased remarkable resilience and skill to overcome challenges and secure victory.
Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic added Olympic gold to her world title, breaking the Olympic record in the 400m race. Bahrain’s Salwa Eid Naser took silver, and Poland’s Natalia Kaczmarek earned bronze.
Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis, the reigning Olympic champion, broke his own world record in the pole vault at the Paris 2024 Olympics, achieving a childhood dream in a dramatic and unforgettable performance. Duplantis’s victory, marked by a record-breaking 6.25m jump, showcased his exceptional skill and the unwavering support of the crowd. His journey from childhood fantasies to Olympic glory is a testament to hard work, dedication, and a touch of magic.
The British women’s track cycling team secured gold in the team sprint at the Paris 2024 Olympics, setting a new world record for the third time during the competition. They defeated New Zealand in the final, showcasing their dominance in the event.
The United States women’s swimming team dominated the 4x100m medley relay at the Paris Olympics, shattering their own world record and securing the gold medal.
Sarah Sjostrom, the world record holder, claimed the women’s 50m freestyle gold at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, adding to her 100m title won last week. The Swedish swimmer, competing in her fifth Olympics, displayed her remarkable talent by breaking Katinka Hosszu’s Olympic record in the preliminaries. She finished with a time of 23.71, securing her sixth individual Olympic medal.
American swimmer Gretchen Walsh dedicated her gold medal win in the mixed 4x100m medley relay to her sister Alex, who was disqualified in the 200m individual medley. Alex was initially on the podium but disqualified due to an illegal turn, leading to a heartbreaking moment for Gretchen, who used the news as motivation to win the relay and set a new world record.
The United States secured a triumphant victory in the mixed 4×100 metres medley relay at the Paris 2024 Olympics, setting a new world record and denying French star Leon Marchand a fifth gold medal. China took silver, and Australia claimed bronze.
Katie Ledecky, with an astounding 14 Olympic medals, has solidified her status as the most decorated female Olympic swimmer and U.S. female athlete in history. This article chronicles her impressive journey, highlighting her dominant performances and record-breaking achievements across multiple Olympic Games.