Paris 2024 Olympics: Must-See Highlights and Full List of Winners

As the Olympic Games continue to captivate audiences worldwide, the games have been packed with exceptional performances and historic moments across a variety of sports. From record-breaking achievements to thrilling finales, these days have showcased the best of athletic prowess and sportsmanship. Here's a thread breaking down must-see highlights and the latest results from the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Paris 2024 Olympics Final Results - Full Medal Lists for the Countries and Athletes with the Most Medals

Read the Paris 2024 Olympics Final Results below. There are two lists:

1. A list of the 10 countries with the most medals.

2. A list of the 20 athletes with the most medals.

PS: Click on each of the lists to see the results.

Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Thread

Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony Highlights

🏃 Celebrating the Marathon Pour Tous

The Closing Ceremony celebrated the Marathon Pour Tous, where 20,024 runners participated in a marathon and another 20,024 in a 10km race on the streets of Paris and Versailles, following the official Olympic marathon course. This mass-participation event was a first for the Olympic Games. Video highlights from the public races were showcased during the ceremony.

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🇬🇷 Recognizing the Foundations of the Olympic Games

In a tribute to the origins of the Olympic Games, the Greek flag is raised, and the national anthem of Greece is played. This traditional protocol is given a unique twist by Thomas Jolly, who seamlessly integrates it into the show. The segment takes the audience on a journey through Pierre de Coubertin’s revival of the ancient Games in the late 1800s, highlighting the rich history and foundation of the Olympics.

Athens 1896 🇬🇷 to Paris 2024 🇫🇷

It’s always worth remembering Pierre de Coubertin’s vision for the modern Olympic Games and the contribution of Greece.#Paris2024 #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/BiHfQNGrQu

— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 11, 2024

🌟 The Olympic Rings Appear

• In a spectacular display, the Olympic Rings were revealed as they were excavated from the Stade de France floor and hoisted into the air. This moment was accompanied by a performance by French pianist and opera singer Benjamin Bernheim, who sang the Hymn to Apollo, and Alain Roche, who played a piano suspended vertically in the air.

Yes, that is a piano suspended in mid-air! 🎹

“The Hymn to Apollo”, like you’ve never seen or heard it before.#Paris2024 #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/fRT5uqKVlN

— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 11, 2024

🎆 Fireworks Display

• As the Olympic Rings reached their final position in the stadium, a fireworks display lit up the sky. Simultaneously, the stadium screens played a highlight reel of the best moments from the Games.

🎤 Speech by IOC President Thomas Bach

• IOC President Thomas Bach delivered a heartfelt speech, praising the athletes for their remarkable performances. He highlighted the diversity and inclusivity of the Games, noting that they were the first to achieve full gender parity and were fully aligned with the Olympic Agenda reforms. Bach described the Paris 2024 Games as "Seine-sational." Bach earlier shared that he would be retiring and these would be his last Olympics as IOC President.

🎌 Olympic Flag Lowered and Handed Over to LA

• The Olympic Anthem played as the Olympic Flag was lowered. The flag was then passed from the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, to IOC President Thomas Bach, and finally to the Mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass.

🇫🇷🤝🇺🇸

From Paris to LA. The Olympic flag is officially handed over! 🏳️#Paris2024 #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/APPVwv17YV

— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 11, 2024

• Simone Biles joined the mayors on stage, marking the first time women mayors of Paris and Los Angeles took part in the handover.

We’re coming to Los Angeles! It's Californication! 😎

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are getting the @LA28 party started!#Paris2024 #LA28 #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/P6PZEU2Yuf

— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 11, 2024

• Tom Cruise got the mission to take the flag to LA!

“Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to bring the Olympic flag to Los Angeles.”

Tom Cruise: #Paris2024 #LA28 #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/bLsZJTc0xy

— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 11, 2024

• H.E.R sang the US anthem.

She is H.E.R.! 🤩

🌟 “The Star-Spangled Banner” rings out around the Stade de France, while Simone Biles holds the Olympic flag.

Is it starting to feel real, @LA28?#Paris2024 #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/an6H3AfKBf

— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 11, 2024

The Olympic Games Declared Closed

• French swimmer Léon Marchand arrived at the Stade de France with the Olympic Flame. After a warm welcome from the audience, Marchand, along with six other athletes, joined President Bach on stage to blow out the flame. Bach officially declared the Paris 2024 Olympic Games closed, inviting the youth of the world to gather in Los Angeles for the 2028 Games.

And now, the end is near. And so, we face the final curtain.

🔥 As we bid farewell to the Paris 2024 Olympic flame, Yseult treats us to a spine-tingling rendition of “My way”.#Paris2024 #LA28 #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/SWRYUpVW86

— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 11, 2024

The ceremony marked the end of the Paris 2024 Olympics, celebrating the achievements of the athletes and passing the baton to the next host city, Los Angeles. 🌟

2024 Summer Olympics Results and Highlights [Aug 10, 11 - Latest - Earliest]

🏀 Basketball: USA Win Women's Gold!

Medal Winners:

🥇 USA
🥈 France
🥉 Australia

Results:

In a thrilling final that went down to the wire, the USA edged out France 67-66 to continue their remarkable streak, now with 8 straight Olympic gold medals in women's basketball. They are the only team regardless of gender or sport to win an Olympic title eight consecutive times. “It’s France’s identity. It’s also our identity. That’s why you saw the slugfest that was happening. Neither team could really get to their offensive identities. It comes down to players making plays. That’s what happened in that game,” Team USA coach Cheryl Reeve told NBC. [Source: Olympics]

With the game hanging in the balance, France's Marine Fauthoux's crucial shot was blocked by Breanna Stewart, and a series of free throws allowed the USA to maintain their lead. Gabby Williams' three-pointer brought France close, but Kahleah Copper's free throws secured the win for the USA.

10 MINUTES. 1 GOLD. 🔥#Paris2024 x #Basketball pic.twitter.com/InKfisHxHF

— FIBA (@FIBA) August 11, 2024

Williams hit a final shot as time expired, but it was just inside the three-point line, leaving the USA with the narrow victory. Lebron James was present to support the women's team.

LeBron wearing his 🥇... supporting #USABWNT!

🇫🇷-🇺🇸 | #Paris2024 Finals 🥇
📺 NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com/h9KttJ8u0C

— NBA (@NBA) August 11, 2024

France's performance was met with a standing ovation from the crowd, recognizing their valiant effort against the giants of women's basketball. A'ja Wilson led the USA with 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Williams scored 19 points for France. The USA's win marks their 10th gold medal and eighth consecutive title, with Diana Taurasi setting a record for the most gold medals in any team sport. Australia claimed bronze after defeating Belgium earlier in the day.

🏊‍♂️ Water Polo: Serbia Win Men's Gold!

Medal Winners:

🥇 Serbia
🥈 Croatia
🥉 USA

Results:

Serbia have etched their name into the annals of Olympic water polo history by winning their third consecutive gold medal with a 13-11 victory over Croatia. This achievement places Serbia alongside the legends of the sport, joining Great Britain (1908-1920) and Hungary (2000-2008) as the only teams to secure three consecutive Olympic golds.

Radoslav Filipovic was instrumental in Serbia's success, making crucial saves throughout the match. Croatia, while falling short of gold, adds another medal to their collection, following their gold at London 2012 and silvers at Atlanta 1996 and Rio 2016. The USA rounded out the podium with the bronze.

🤾‍♂️ Handball: Denmark Win Men's Gold!

Medal Winners:

🥇 Denmark
🥈 Germany
🥉 Spain

Results:

Denmark have made history by defeating Germany 39-26 to win the men's handball gold medal. This victory makes Denmark only the third reigning world champion to win Olympic gold, joining Croatia (2004) and France (2012).

𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒, 𝐔𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄, 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐄. 🇩🇰 Denmark win the gold medal at the #Paris2024 #Olympics 🔥#handball pic.twitter.com/OZq4vnVs5M

— International Handball Federation (@ihfhandball) August 11, 2024

Mathias Gidsel led the charge with an impressive 11 goals, missing just two of his shots. Denmark claims their second Olympic gold medal in men’s handball, while Germany secures their first Olympic medal in the sport since Rio 2016, where they finished third. Spain took home the bronze.

🚴‍♀️ Track Cycling: Jennifer Valente Wins Women's Omnium Again

Medal Winners:

🥇 Jennifer Valente (USA) – 144 points
🥈 Daria Pikulik (POL) – 131 points
🥉 Ally Wollaston (NZL) – 125 points

Results:

Jennifer Valente of the USA successfully retained her Olympic title in the women’s omnium, finishing with 144 points. The final race saw dramatic changes in the standings, particularly during the double points sprint. Poland's Daria Pikulik moved up to secure the silver medal with 131 points, while New Zealand's Ally Wollaston claimed bronze with 125 points.

Pikulik gained two laps on the field to move from eighth to second, and Wollaston also gained two laps to jump from seventh to third. Valente celebrated with her family by the trackside, while Pikulik was overcome with emotion, embraced by her Polish support staff.

🏐 Volleyball: Italy Wins Women's Gold

Medal Winners:

🥇 Italy
🥈 USA
🥉 Brazil
🥉 Türkiye

Results:

In a historic first for Italian women's volleyball, Italy clinched the gold medal by defeating the reigning champions USA in straight sets. The Italians dominated the match, winning the first set 25-18, the second set 25-20, and the third set 25-17 to secure their victory. Brazil took the bronze medal, having previously defeated Türkiye 3-1 in the bronze medal match.

🤼‍♀️ Wrestling: Kagami Yuka (JPN) Wins Women's 76kg Freestyle Gold

Medal Winners:

🥇 Kagami Yuka (Japan)
🥈 Kennedy Blades (USA)
🥉 Milaimy Marín (Cuba)
🥉 Tatiana Rentería (Colombia)

Results:

The final gold medal of Paris 2024 in wrestling went to Kagami Yuka of Japan in the women's 76kg freestyle category. In a closely contested match, Kagami secured a 3-1 victory over the USA's Kennedy Blades. After her win, Kagami celebrated by playfully tossing her coach in jubilation. Bronze medals were awarded to Milaimy Marín of Cuba and Tatiana Rentería of Colombia.

🏋️ Weightlifting: Li Wenwen (CHN) Wins Women's +81kg Gold

Medal Winners:

🥇 Li Wenwen (China): 309kg
🥈 Park Hyejeong (Korea): 299kg
🥉 Emily Campbell (Great Britain): 288kg

Results:

Li Wenwen of China defended her title with an impressive performance in the women's +81kg weightlifting category. She started strong with a 136kg snatch and sealed her victory with a 173kg clean and jerk, achieving a total of 309kg. Li's dominance was evident as she finished 10kg ahead of Park Hyejeong from Korea, who took silver. Emily Campbell of Great Britain, the Tokyo 2020 silver medallist, secured bronze. A memorable moment came when Li celebrated her final lift by lifting her coach onto the stage, sharing the joyous moment with the crowd.

🚴 Track Cycling: Harrie Lavreysen Wins Men's Keirin Gold

Medal Winners:

🥇 Harrie Lavreysen (Netherlands)
🥈 Matthew Richardson (Australia)
🥉 Matt Glaetzer (Australia)

Results:

In an electrifying men's keirin final, Harrie Lavreysen of the Netherlands emerged victorious, showcasing his dominance on the velodrome. The race saw an early attack from Lavreysen as the derny pulled off, with Matthew Richardson closely following. A dramatic crash behind took out several riders, including Matt Glaetzer, who managed to come through for a bronze. Richardson secured silver for Australia, with Glaetzer completing the podium in third.

🚴 Track Cycling: Ellesse Andrews Wins Women's Sprint Gold

Medal Winners:

🥇 Ellesse Andrews (New Zealand)
🥈 Lea Friedrich (Germany)
🥉 Emma Finucane (Great Britain)

Results:

In a thrilling conclusion to the women's sprint finals, Ellesse Andrews of New Zealand secured gold, adding to her keirin title from earlier in the Games. After leading in the first race, Andrews dominated the second race, overtaking Germany's Lea Friedrich with half a lap to go to clinch the gold. Great Britain's Emma Finucane confirmed her bronze with a decisive win in the second race against Friedrich.

🤼‍♀️ Wrestling: Akhmed Tazhudinov Wins Men's 97kg Freestyle Gold

Medal Winners:

🥇 Akhmed Tazhudinov (Bahrain)
🥈 Givi Matcharashvili (Georgia)
🥉 Magomedkhan Magomedov (Azerbaijan)
🥉 Amirali Azarpira (Iran)

Results:

In a historic moment for Bahrain, Akhmed Tazhudinov clinched gold in the men's 97kg freestyle wrestling with a victory by fall over Georgia's Givi Matcharashvili. This win marks Bahrain's first Olympic medal in a sport other than athletics. Bronze medals were awarded to Magomedkhan Magomedov of Azerbaijan and Amirali Azarpira of Iran.

🏀 Basketball: Australia Win Women's Bronze!

Medal Winners:

🥉 Australia

Results:

Australia secured the bronze medal in the women's basketball tournament with a thrilling 85-81 victory over Belgium. The game was decided in the final 30 seconds, highlighted by a crucial block from Steph Talbot and strong defensive play that led to a Belgian shot clock violation. Australia capitalized on the ensuing free throws to seal their win.

The Opals celebrated their hard-fought victory with jubilant scenes on the court, embracing family, friends, and fans who traveled from Australia to support them.

🏅 Modern Pentathlon: Michelle Gulyas Wins Women's Gold with New World Record Score

Medal Winners:

🥇 Michelle Gulyas (HUN)
🥈 Elodie Clouvel (FRA)
🥉 Seong Seungmin (KOR)

Results:

Michelle Gulyas of Hungary clinched the gold medal in the women's modern pentathlon with a stunning performance, setting a new world record score of 1461 points.

Despite some initial struggles with laser shooting, Elodie Clouvel (France) secured silver with a strong finish on home soil, while Seong Seungmin (Republic of Korea) took bronze. Gulyas's remarkable achievement surpasses the previous world record of 1443 points held by Alice Sotero.

🤼‍♂️ Wrestling: Kiyooka Kotaro Wins Men's 65kg Freestyle Gold

Medal Winners:

🥇 Kiyooka Kotaro (JPN)
🥈 Rahman Amouzadkhalili (IRI)
🥉 Sebastian Rivera (PUR)
🥉 Islam Dudaev (ALB)

Results:

Japan's Kiyooka Kotaro claimed gold in the men's 65kg freestyle wrestling final with a dominant 10-3 victory over Rahman Amouzadkhalili of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Kiyooka secured all his points in the first period, leaving Amouzadkhalili unable to mount a comeback.

The bronze medals were closely contested, with Sebastian Rivera (Puerto Rico) and Islam Dudaev (Albania) winning their matches by single points.

🏃‍♀️ Athletics: Kinzang Lhamo Completes the Marathon!

Update: In a heartwarming display of perseverance, Kinzang Lhamo of Bhutan completed the women’s marathon in a time of 3:52:59. As the only female member of her team and the nation's flagbearer, Lhamo received a rapturous reception from the Paris crowd. Despite struggling at times and finishing an hour-and-a-half after the leaders, she achieved a personal best and created a memorable Olympic moment.

🏊‍♀️ Water Polo: USA Win Men's Bronze!

Medal Winners:

🥉 USA

Results:

The USA secured the bronze medal in a thrilling penalty shootout, scoring all three of their shots. Goalkeeper Adrian Weinberg played a crucial role, saving Hungary’s Vince Pal Vigvari’s attempt and witnessing two Hungarian penalty shots hit the post. The USA celebrate their podium finish with joy in the pool!

🏅 Modern Pentathlon: Defending Champion Kate French (GBR) Withdraws Due to Illness

Update:

• Defending champion Kate French of Great Britain has withdrawn from today's women's pentathlon final due to illness.

We can confirm the withdrawal of Kate French from today’s modern pentathlon final due to illness.

This has been an extremely difficult decision for Kate as she had hoped to defend her Olympic title and ride in the jumping for a final time in Olympic competition.#Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/y9uAAVrF5T

— Team GB (@TeamGB) August 11, 2024

• Rio 2016 silver medallist Elodie Clouvel of France is currently leading the competition with 553 points.

🤾‍♂️ Handball: Spain Win Men's Bronze!

Medal Winners:

• 🥉 Spain

Results:
Spain secured the bronze medal with a narrow 23-22 victory over Slovenia. After finishing third in Tokyo, Spain once again clinched a podium spot, thanks to a crucial late save by goalkeeper Gonzalo Pérez de Vargas. His decisive stop in the dying seconds thwarted Borut Mačkovšek and ensured the bronze for Los Hispanos.

🏃‍♀️ Athletics: Sifan Hassan (NED) Wins the Women's Marathon!

Medal Winners:

• 🥇 Sifan Hassan (Netherlands) - 2:22:55 (Olympic Record)
• 🥈 Tigst Assefa (Ethiopia) - 2:22:58
• 🥉 Hellen Obiri (Kenya) - 2:23:10

Results:
The women's marathon delivered an electrifying finish as Sifan Hassan out-sprinted Tigst Assefa in the final 100 meters to claim gold in an Olympic record time of 2:22:55. This victory marks Hassan's third Olympic medal of Paris 2024 and her first gold in the marathon, making history for the Netherlands. Sifan celebrated her momentous victory saying, “When I finished, the whole moment was a release. It is unbelievable. I have never experienced anything like that. Even the other marathons I have run were not close to this.

“When I finished, I couldn’t stop celebrating. I was feeling dizzy. I wanted to lie down. Then I thought, ‘I am the Olympic champion. How is this possible?'” She added. [Source: Olympics]

Assefa finished just three seconds behind to secure silver, while Hellen Obiri took bronze, adding to her impressive tally of Olympic medals.

🏐 Beach Volleyball: Sweden Wins Men's Gold for First Medal Ever

Medal Winners:

• 🥇 David Ahman & Jonatan Hellvig (Sweden)
• 🥈 Nils Ehlers & Clemens Wickler (Germany)
• 🥉 Anders Mol/Christian Soerum (Norway)

Results:
Sweden has made history in beach volleyball, claiming their first-ever Olympic medal with a gold finish. David Ahman and Jonatan Hellvig delivered a commanding performance, defeating Germany's Nils Ehlers and Clemens Wickler in straight sets, 21-10, 21-13. David Ahman said, "It's just unbelievable... We played our hearts out, and it worked so well. We were so focused."

“We didn't even really look at the score, it was just next point, we've got to score. When we got the last point in, I couldn't believe it," he added.

🥊 Boxing: Li Qian, Jalolov Win Last Boxing Golds of Paris 2024

Medal Winners:

• 🥇 Li Qian (People's Republic of China) - Women's 75kg
• 🥈 Atheyna Bylon (Panama)
• 🥇 Bakhodir Jalolov (Uzbekistan) - Men's +92kg
• 🥈 Ayoub Ghadfa (Spain)

Results:
The final boxing matches of Paris 2024 saw Li Qian and Bakhodir Jalolov clinch the last gold medals. Li Qian won the women's 75kg gold with a 4-1 split decision over Panama's Atheyna Bylon. Jalolov successfully defended his title in the men's super-heavyweight (+92kg) division, securing a 5-0 unanimous decision against Spain's Ayoub Ghadfa.

🏀 Basketball: USA Win Men's Gold, Beating France 98-87 - Paris 2024

Medal Winners:

• 🥇 USA - Men's Basketball
• 🥈 France - Men's Basketball

Results:
In a thrilling final, the USA secured their fifth consecutive Olympic gold in men's basketball by defeating France 98-87.

Craziest Olympic photo just dropped.#Paris2024 x #Basketball pic.twitter.com/S9130565Nv

— FIBA (@FIBA) August 10, 2024

Stephen Curry led the charge with an impressive 24 points, including 8 of 12 from three-point range.

Oui Win 🥇🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/eSBGhXgvTL

— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 10, 2024

Despite a valiant effort from France, highlighted by Nicolas Batum's tough play, the USA's victory was sealed with the final buzzer. This win marks the fourth Olympic gold for Kevin Durant and continues the U.S. dominance in the sport having now won the Olympic title for 5 consecutive games.

🏋️‍♂️ Weightlifting: Lasha Talakhadze Wins Men's +102kg Gold - Paris 2024

Medal Winners:

• 🥇 Lasha Talakhadze (Georgia) - Men's +102kg
• 🥈 Varazdat Lalayan (Armenia) - Men's +102kg
• 🥉 Gor Minasyan (Bahrain) - Men's +102kg

Results:
Lasha Talakhadze of Georgia achieved a historic feat by winning gold in the men's +102kg weightlifting, becoming a three-time Olympic champion. He lifted 215kg in the snatch and 255kg in the clean & jerk for a total of 470kg. Varazdat Lalayan of Armenia secured silver with a total of 467kg, while Gor Minasyan from Bahrain took bronze with 461kg.

🥋 Taekwondo: Althea Laurin Wins Women's +67kg Gold - Paris 2024

Medal Winners:

• 🥇 Althea Laurin (France) - Women's +67kg
• 🥈 Sveltana Osipova (Uzbekistan) - Women's +67kg
• 🥉 Lee Dabin (South Korea) - Women's +67kg
• 🥉 Nafia Kus Aydin (Turkey) - Women's +67kg

Results:
Althea Laurin of France clinched the gold medal in the women's +67kg taekwondo final with a decisive victory over Uzbekistan's Sveltana Osipova, winning in two straight rounds. The arena erupted in celebration as Laurin secured the home gold. Bronze medals were awarded to Lee Dabin of South Korea and Nafia Kus Aydin of Turkey.