Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola Shatters Olympic Marathon Record

Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola won the men's marathon in an Olympic record time during the Paris Olympics, marking Ethiopia's first gold of the Games. The day also saw Imane Khelif become the first Algerian woman to win a boxing gold medal amid gender eligibility controversies, and numerous other triumphs and challenges.

Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola won the men's marathon, crossing the finish line in front of Les Invalides in an Olympic record time of two hours six minutes and 26 seconds. His victory marked Ethiopia's first gold of the Games.

The day was packed with athletic events, including eight finals in track and field. Imane Khelif grabbed headlines by becoming the first Algerian woman to win a boxing gold, overcoming gender eligibility controversies. Medal table dynamics shifted as China surged ahead thanks to Liu Huanhua's win in men's weightlifting, while the U.S. looked to close the gap in various events.

Meanwhile, gender equality issues persisted at the Paris Olympics, notably with ticket pricing disparities. Additionally, product placements became more prominent at the Games, signaling future trends. Los Angeles, set to host the 2028 Games, plans to push for public transport but allowances remain for parking at venues.

(With inputs from agencies.)