Day 13 at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games started with a focus on Team GB’s Katarina Johnson-Thompson’s quest for an Olympic heptathlon medal. The first day of the two-day event kicked off with the 100m hurdles and high jump, where Johnson-Thompson, a two-time world champion, led the favorite Nafi Thia. Team GB secured its first gold medal of the day with Ellie Aldridge’s victory in the women’s kite sailing final. Meanwhile, Jack Laugher faced challenges in the men’s 3m springboard final, finishing seventh due to a poor early dive. Emma Finucane managed to claim the bronze in the keirin event. Unfortunately, Jade Jones suffered a surprising defeat in the taekwondo event, dashing her hopes for a third Olympic title. Bradly Sinden also missed out on a gold medal and was unable to compete in the bronze medal match due to an injury.
Later in the day at the Stade de France, the men’s 200m final took center stage as Noah Lyles aimed to secure a historic sprint double after his victory in the 100m. However, Letsile Tebogo emerged victorious, with Lyles settling for the bronze. It was later revealed that Lyles had tested positive for Covid, adding a twist to the competition.
In other Olympic events, the men’s javelin final saw Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem setting an Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters. In the women’s 400m hurdles final, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke her own world record to claim the gold medal. Katarina Johnson-Thompson continued to impress in the women’s heptathlon, leading the competition after four events, ahead of her long-time rival Nafi Thiam.
The news of Noah Lyles testing positive for Covid added a dramatic element to the men’s 200m final, where Letsile Tebogo secured the gold medal, followed by Kenny Bednarek in silver and Lyles in third place. The competition showcased the resilience and determination of the athletes despite the challenges they faced.
As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games unfold, the world eagerly anticipates more thrilling moments and inspiring performances from the participating athletes. Stay tuned for the latest updates and highlights from the Games as they happen.