Wrapping Up the 2024 Paris Olympics: Final Day Highlights and What’s to Come
The 2024 Paris Olympics is in its concluding phase, with several thrilling events and medal matches scheduled. As the U.S. women’s basketball team aims for an eighth consecutive gold, let’s take a look at what to expect on the final day of the Paris Games.
On the final day of competition, the United States currently trails behind China by just one gold medal. However, the U.S. has multiple opportunities to secure gold and potentially pull ahead. The day features bronze medal matches for men’s handball and water polo, with the U.S. facing Hungary in a bid to claim its first water polo medal since 2008.
In a highly anticipated match, the U.S. women’s basketball team will go head to head against France in pursuit of an eighth straight gold medal. Additionally, the U.S. will be vying for gold in volleyball, women’s omnium, and women’s freestyle 76kg wrestling, among other events.
The women’s marathon saw the Netherlands’ Sifan Hassan emerge victorious, capturing gold after an intense race. As the Olympics come to a close, preparations are already underway for the upcoming Paralympic Games, set to start on August 28 and run for 11 days.
With Team USA already securing the most total medals, it is a tight race to claim the most gold medals. Currently, China leads with 39 golds, while the U.S. follows closely behind with 38. For the U.S. to overtake China, victories in women’s volleyball, basketball, wrestling, and cycling are crucial.
China’s standout hopeful for another gold lies in the women’s 81kg+ weightlifting event, setting the stage for an exciting showdown against the U.S.’s final day surge for gold. Notably, the last time the U.S. didn’t top the gold medal tally was in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where China claimed 48 gold medals.
The U.S. will also compete against Hungary in a bid for a water polo bronze medal, after not securing a medal in men’s water polo since 2008. The intense battle for bronze comes as Hungary, one of the most decorated nations in men’s water polo, takes on Team USA.
The women’s marathon showcased a gripping sprint finish, with the Netherlands’ Sifan Hassan clinching the gold in a closely contested race. Runners faced another challenge battling the heat; the hilly course combined with warm temperatures made for a grueling race.
With fans, friends, and family in the U.S. rallying behind their athletes, the support for Team USA has been unwavering. The upcoming Paralympic Games in Paris are already generating excitement, promising more thrilling moments on the international stage.
As the 2024 Paris Olympics draws to a close, fans can catch the action on Peacock, streaming every moment of the Games. The Olympic closing ceremony will be broadcast live on NBC and Peacock, offering a fitting end to the spectacular event. So, tune in to witness the remarkable feats and breathtaking moments of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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