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Top 10 Defining Moments of the 2024 Paris Olympics: A Recap of the Games
Published on 12/23/2024 20:52
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Top 10 Moments from the 2024 Paris Olympics: From Rain-soaked Ceremonies to Historic Wins"

1. Rainy Ceremony Drama – The opening parade on the Seine was overshadowed by a gaffe, triggering outrage over controversial acts.

2. Leon Marchand Shines – French swimmer Marchand clinched five medals, including four golds, capturing hearts in Paris.

3. Simone Biles’ Comeback – Biles reclaimed Olympic gold after a tough 2021, cementing her gymnastics legacy.

4. Noah Lyles' Close 100m Victory – Lyles won a nail-biting 100m final by just 0.005 seconds.

5. Djokovic's Gold – At 37, Novak Djokovic claimed his first Olympic gold, adding to his Grand Slam collection.

6. Golden Couple's Joy – Tara and Hunter Woodhall celebrated gold together, marking a powerful Paralympic moment.

7. Historic Korean Selfie – A rare moment of unity as South and North Korean athletes celebrated together in table tennis.

8. Imane Khelif’s Defiant Gold – Khelif overcame gender controversy to win gold, speaking out against bullying.

9. Arisa Trew's Skateboarding Victory – At just 14, Trew became Australia’s youngest gold medallist.

10. Refugees on the Podium – The Refugee Paralympic Team won their first medals, including a historic bronze by Afghan taekwondo athlete Zakia Khudadadi.

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