The men’s 20km race walk is currently taking place, with Ecuador’s Brian Daniel Pintado leading the way in a big group that includes Great Britain’s Callum Wilkinson. The women’s badminton doubles event is also underway, kicking off day six of the Games.
In terms of highlights for the day, the men’s golf competition begins at 8 am with the first round. Rowing events start at 8:50 am with the men’s single sculls, followed by men’s 100kg and women’s 79kg judo at 9 am. Swimming starts at 10 am with the women’s 200m backstroke. The schedule for the day is packed with exciting events across various sports.
Tommy Fleetwood is aiming for Olympic gold and is drawing inspiration from his past successes at Le Golf National, where he won the Open de France in 2017 and played a crucial role in Europe’s Ryder Cup victory in 2018. Fleetwood is motivated by the recent success of his friend James Guy, who won a gold medal in swimming, and is proud to be representing Team GB at the Olympics.
Matt Fitzpatrick, a major winner at the 2022 US Open, is also excited to be competing at the Olympics for the first time. While he acknowledges that the four majors are the pinnacle of golf, he recognizes the significance of an Olympic gold medal and the special feeling it would bring. Both golfers are eager to make their mark at the Games and contribute to Team GB’s success.
The competition is heating up across various events at the Olympics, with athletes from different countries vying for medals and showcasing their talent on the world stage. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting moments from Paris 2024.
