Olympics Day 3 Highlights: Gold Rush, Delayed Triathlons, and Triumphant Moments

The Paris Olympics saw 19 gold medals on offer Monday, with swimming making waves. Heavy rains canceled the triathlon swim in the Seine for two days due to pollution. China claimed top spot in the medal tally, France suspects far-left sabotage, and judo faces controversy. Italy's Nicolo Martinenghi ended Adam Peaty's gold streak in men's 100m breaststroke.

The Paris Olympics saw an eventful Monday with 19 gold medals up for grabs, including five in swimming.

Despite temperatures hitting 30 degrees Celsius under clear skies, rainfall from earlier in the weekend caused the triathlon swimming training in the Seine River to be canceled for both Sunday and Monday due to increased pollution.

China surged to the top of the medal table with impressive wins in men's synchronized diving and the 10m air rifle event. Japan and France also celebrated major victories, while Italy's Nicolo Martinenghi ended Adam Peaty's 'three-peat' aspirations in men's 100m breaststroke.

(With inputs from agencies.)