Olympic Highlights 2023: Triumphs, Retirements, and Controversies

This summary provides updates on various highlights from the Paris 2023 Olympics, including Simone Biles' comeback, swimming victories, tennis matches, basketball wins, and controversies related to doping and athlete amenities.

The Paris 2023 Olympics witnessed dramatic turns as Simone Biles shed past criticisms to lead the U.S. to a team gold medal in gymnastics, solidifying her status as an all-time great. Biles' performance was a stark contrast to her abrupt withdrawal from the Tokyo Games.

In tennis, Spain's Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarter-finals in men's doubles. Meanwhile, in swimming, Kaylee McKeown clinched gold for Australia in the 100 meters backstroke, and Daniel Wiffen earned Ireland its first men's swimming Olympic medal.

Adding to the mix, U.S. lawmakers threatened to cut funding for the World Anti-Doping Agency, accusing it of mishandling doping cases involving Chinese swimmers. The United States also reached their 3,000th Olympic medal, though struggled to dominate in the Paris pool.

(With inputs from agencies.)