PROGRAMME – Discover the events not to be missed for the fourth official day of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Léon Marchand to continue his harvest
200m butterfly 8:37 p.m., 200m breaststroke 10:31 p.m., Paris la Défense Arena
Impressive in winning his first gold medal in the 400m individual medley, Léon Marchand returns to the pool this Wednesday for two finals, the 200m butterfly and the 200m breaststroke. Two events to continue to grow an already impressive list of achievements at only 22 years old. If the Frenchman wins these two titles tonight, he would become the most successful French swimmer in the history of the Olympic Games.
Also read: Olympics – Swimming: far ahead, Léon Marchand easily qualifies for the 200m butterfly final
Maxime Grousset takes the plunge
100m freestyle 10:39 p.m., Paris la Défense Arena
Maxime Grousset wants to follow the example of Léon Marchand. The swimmer from New Caledonia, multiple world medalist, begins his games in the 100m freestyle. With competitors like David Popovici or Kyle Chalmers, the competition will be tough but the Frenchman is a real contender for the title. Very strong in the heats and in the semi-finals, the Frenchman approaches this final with the gold medal as his goal.
Also read: Olympic Games – Swimming: third in his semi-final, Maxime Grousset qualifies for the final
Anthony Jeanjean vise l’Or en BMX
BMX freestyle men 2:44 p.m., La Concorde
Fifth in the qualifications without forcing, rider Anthony Jeanjean, world number one, qualified Tuesday for the final of the BMX Freestyle event of the Paris Olympic Games at La Concorde. The multiple European champion and world medalist, who finished 7th in Tokyo in 2021, will aim for Gold this Wednesday.
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The Lebrun brothers to continue dreaming
Men’s singles table tennis 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., Arena Paris Sud
The two French ping-pong phenomena continue their individual competition. Felix Lebrun (17 years old) will be the first to show up at the Arena Paris Sud where he will face the German Dimitrij Ovtcharov. His big brother Alexis Lebrun (20 years old) will face the Brazilian Hugo Calderano in the 8th finals. Opponents worthy of the two Frenchmen and who should allow them to gain confidence for the rest of the competition.
Also read: Félix and Alexis Lebrun in Le Figaro: “Everything happened very quickly for us”
Jean-Charles Valladont aims for a 3rd Olympic medal
Men’s individual archery 5:45 p.m., Invalides
Already a double Olympic medalist, in silver, in Rio 2016 in individual and team on Tuesday, Jean-Charles Valladont dreams of finally hanging on to the most beautiful of metals. The Frenchman will begin his competition against the Briton Conor Hall. A duel largely within his reach and which should allow the French archer to start his competition well.
Also read: Paris 2024 Olympics: Jean-Charles Valladont does not miss his targets
The Blues of handball must recover
Men’s handball 7 p.m., Arena Paris Sud
After a disastrous start to the competition marked by two defeats against Denmark (30-27) and Norway (27-22), the French handball team is in a worrying situation when it comes to facing Egypt. While they have already given up on the idea of finishing in the top spots of their group, Nicolas Karabatic and his men must ensure their qualification against a team that is ahead of them in the standings. A mandatory victory for the French!
Also read: Olympics – Handball (M): Despite a Dika Mem on fire, the French concede a second defeat in two matches
Team USA faces South Sudan
Men’s basketball 9 p.m., Stade Pierre Mauroy
After an impressive first victory against Serbia (110-84), Team USA continues its journey in these Paris 2024 Olympic Games, against South Sudan. Steve Kerr (the American coach) and his constellation of stars (Lebron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry) will probably continue to put on a show in a stadium that is boiling.
Also read: 2024 Olympics – Basketball: Durant “incredible”, “phenomenal” atmosphere… American reactions after USA-Serbia
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Anastasia Kirpichnikova in search of a medal
Swimming 1500 freestyle women 10:31 p.m., Arena Paris La Défense
The Frenchwoman of Russian origin, Anastasiia Kirpichnikova, naturalized in 2023, qualified for the final of the 1,500 m freestyle with the third best time of the semi-finals. A time that places the French swimmer among the favorites of this final. Facing the American legend Katie Ledecky and the Italian Simona Quadarella, nothing will be easy but the swimmer trained by Philipe Lucas has everything to create the feat.
Also read: Olympics – Swimming: Anastasiia Kirpichnikova in the 1500m final, Ledecky dominates the series
Hervé Renard’s Blues challenge New Zealand
Women’s football 9 p.m., Groupama Stadium in Lyon
After a first match won in difficulty against Canada (3-2), Hervé Renard’s Bleues lost against Canada on Sunday evening (2-1). Currently first in Group A tied with Colombia, the French must ensure their qualification for the final stages by winning tonight against New Zealand. An important match therefore at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon.
Also read: Olympic Games – Football: Les Bleues must “dig deep into their guts”, according to Hervé Renard
French 3×3 Basketball continues
Women 9:00 p.m., Men 10:05 p.m., La Concorde
For its second appearance at the Olympic Games, after its introduction at the Tokyo Games in 2021, 3×3 Basketball will be held on the magnificent La Concorde site. In splendid conditions, the French will play their second matches this Wednesday evening. After losing their first match against China (21-19), the women will first face New Zealand before the men, winners of Poland (21-19) for their entry, challenge Lithuania.
Also read: Olympics – “It’s not the same sport at all”: how is 3×3 basketball so different?
