What an emotional day this Sunday at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! Between sporting feats and touching moments, a look at the highlights that left their mark on this second day of competition. Thunderous debut of Leone Marchand in swimming to the tears of the Japanese judokate Bow Abe passing through the gymnastics star show Simone Biles in front of an audience of celebrities, relive in images these moments that will remain in your memories.
Léon Marchand caused a sensation with his entry into the race
For his first Olympic meeting in the Paris basin, the young French swimming prodigy Leone Marchand he hit very hard. REAL winning machine In recent months, the 21-year-old from Toulouse has dominated the 400 meter medley series, his favorite discipline. With a time of 4’4’08 he relegated his pursuers to more than a second and established himself as the overwhelming favorite for the gold medal. See you at the end of the day for a first final that promises to be memorable!
Hollywood star in Bercy for Simone Biles
The spotlight is on the Arena Bercy this morning for the highly anticipated debut of Simone Biles. And the American gymnastics superstar did not disappoint! In front of an excited crowd and an audience of celebrities, including actors Tom Cruise et Jessica Chastain or even the daddy of fashion Anna Wintourthe four-time Olympic champion delivered a dazzling performance. Despite the pressure, Biles put on a show with grace and determination. The week has just begun but his quest for new Olympic titles is off to a great start.
I’m so happy to be back on the Olympic stage. Today everything went well, which bodes well for the future!
– Simone Biles after her visit
Uta Abe’s immense disillusionment
Undefeated since 2019, the Japanese judokate Bow Abe she has become a big favorite in the -52 kg category in which she is the double title holder. But in the round of 16 the unthinkable happened. While leading, Abe was surprised by Uzbek Diyora Keldiyorova. Stunned and in tears, the Japanese champion took many minutes to leave the tatami, unable to walk on his own. A terrible moment for the woman who dreamed of retaining her Olympic title.
The rest of the news in brief
- Rafael Nadal it will be there. Present at this morning’s training, the Spaniard will take to the field around 2pm against the Hungarian Marton Fucsovics.
- Big disappointments for the French archers, who started in the round of 16 of the mixed team competition.
- Pass by Amandine Buchard (-52 kg) at the end of the suspense and three minutes in the Golden Score against the Brazilian Larissa Pimenta. Here she is in the semi-final!
- In fencing, counter entry into the race: surprise elimination of Ysaora Thibus from the first round in foil while Romain Cannonereigning Olympic sword champion, took place.
Clearly, these Paris Olympic Games are already offering us their share of thrills and twists. Challenges, disappointments, tears of joy or sadness… athletes make us vibrate and it’s far from over. Looking forward to the sequel!
