1. Noah Lyles Wins Gold by 0.005s
The American sprinter clinched gold in the men’s 100m final by just five-thousandths of a second, delivering one of the most dramatic finishes in Olympic history.
2. Katie Ledecky Becomes Most Decorated U.S. Female Swimmer
With 9 gold medals to her name, Ledecky cemented her legacy as a swimming legend, dominating long-distance freestyle events yet again.
3. Simone Biles’s Triumphant Return
After a mental health break post-Tokyo 2021, Biles came back stronger—earning 3 golds and 1 silver, and winning hearts around the world.
4. Arshad Nadeem Makes History
Pakistan’s javelin thrower stunned the world with a gold-medal throw, becoming his country’s first Olympic athletics champion in 32 years.
5. Olga Kharlan Wins Ukraine’s First Fencing Gold
After being disqualified in 2023 for refusing a handshake, Kharlan returned with grace and grit to claim a powerful gold in sabre.
6. Julien Alfred Claims Saint Lucia’s First Olympic Medal
With a blazing finish in the women’s 100m, Alfred made history for her country—earning not only gold but a legacy.
7. Mondo Duplantis Sets New Pole Vault Record
The Swedish sensation cleared 6.25m, setting a new Olympic record—and sharing an emotional moment with his fiancée, fellow medalist Katie Moon.
8. Brazil’s Historic All-Black Gymnastics Podium
Rebeca Andrade led Brazil to an all-Black podium in the women’s floor event, marking a major moment for representation in Olympic history.
9. Manu Bhaker Becomes India’s First Female Olympic Shooting Medalist
Bhaker claimed bronze in the 10m Air Pistol event, breaking barriers for Indian women in shooting.
10. Yusuf Dikec Goes Viral with “Pocket Style”
The Turkish shooter’s laid-back shooting stance—hands in pockets—earned him silver and made him a viral sensation.
🇮🇳 India’s Performance at Paris 2024
🥈 Silver:
Neeraj Chopra, Javelin Throw – 89.45m
(Defending champion, narrowly missed gold)
🥉 Bronze:
Manu Bhaker – Women’s 10m Air Pistol
Bhaker & Sarabjot Singh – Mixed 10m Air Pistol
Swapnil Kusale – 50m Rifle 3-Position
Aman Sehrawat – Freestyle Wrestling 57kg
Indian Men’s Hockey Team – Second Olympic bronze in a row
“This Olympics wasn’t just about medals. It was about moments that moved the world.”
Paris 2024 gave us memories that will last a lifetime—from legends reclaiming glory to new heroes rewriting history. For India, it was a sign of steady progress, while globally, the Olympic spirit burned brighter than ever.
