Paris Olympics Day 15 Highlights: Key Moments and Medal Wins
The penultimate day of the Paris Olympics sees significant medal events across various sports. American Rai Benjamin wins the 400m hurdles, B-Girl Raygun gives a puzzling performance in breaking, Brazil claims gold in women's beach volleyball, Olivia Reeves triumphs in weightlifting, and more.
The penultimate day of the Paris Olympics on Saturday will have nearly 40 medals up for grabs, featuring nine finals in athletics alone. Gold medals will also be awarded in volleyball, basketball, soccer, golf, table tennis, water polo, and more.
Rai Benjamin finally outmuscled rival Karsten Warholm to secure the 400m hurdles gold for the United States, clocking in at 46.46 seconds. This victory adds to the U.S.'s impressive medal tally in athletics.
B-Girl Raygun, an Australian university lecturer, garnered attention for an unusual and perplexing performance in the breaking event, raising questions about her selection.
Brazil's Ana Patricia Ramos and Duda Lisboa won the women's beach volleyball gold, defeating Canada's Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson in a thrilling match at the Eiffel Tower venue.
American weightlifter Olivia Reeves captured the new women's 71kg title, lifting a total of 262kg to claim her place at the top.
(With inputs from agencies.)