The second day of the Paris 2024 Olympics was filled with thrilling moments and unexpected outcomes. Adam Peaty shared the silver medal in the 100m breaststroke, while Andy Murray kept his tennis career alive with a dramatic win in doubles. Here are the key highlights from the day.
Highlights
- Adam Peaty shares silver in the 100m breaststroke.
- Andy Murray and Dan Evans win in doubles tennis.
- Léon Marchand wins gold in the men’s 400m individual medley.
- US men’s basketball team opens with a win over Serbia.
- Pauline Ferrand Prevot wins gold in women’s mountain bike cross-country.
- Simone Biles stars in US women’s team gymnastics.
- Yu Xie of China wins gold in the 10m air pistol final.
Swimming Highlights
Adam Peaty, the defending Olympic champion, aimed for his third consecutive gold in the 100m breaststroke. However, he finished second with a time of 59.05 seconds, just two-hundredths of a second behind Italy’s Nicolò Martinenghi. Peaty shared the silver with Nic Fink from the USA, who finished with the same time.
Léon Marchand delighted the home crowd by winning gold in the men’s 400m individual medley. His performance was one of the standout moments of the day.
Tennis Drama
Andy Murray and his doubles partner Dan Evans pulled off a dramatic win against Japan’s Kei Nishikori and Ben McLachlan. The match ended 2-6, 7-6 (5), 11-9, keeping Murray’s Olympic journey alive. Unfortunately, Cameron Norrie had to withdraw from the men’s singles due to an injury.
Basketball and Gymnastics
The US men’s basketball team started their campaign with a win over Serbia. Anthony Edwards was a standout performer, making crucial plays that led to a comfortable victory.
In gymnastics, Simone Biles once again proved her mettle by starring in the US women’s team. Her performance was a key factor in the team’s success.
Other Notable Events
- Pauline Ferrand Prevot of France won gold in the women’s mountain bike cross-country.
- Yu Xie of China clinched gold in the 10m air pistol final, with Italy taking silver and bronze.
- In women’s football, Canada defeated France 2-1 with a late goal from Vanessa Gilles.
- The US women’s football team won 4-1 against Germany, with Sophia Smith scoring twice.
- Japan’s Koki Kano won gold in the men’s epee individual fencing.
- Lee Kiefer of the USA won gold in the women’s foil individual fencing.
Weather Challenges
The surfing events faced challenging weather conditions with powerful winds. Portugal’s Yolanda Hopkins suffered a wipeout but managed to record the best wave of her heat to progress. Brazil’s Tainá Hinckel also advanced in her heat.
Record-Breaking Moments
A record was broken in the women’s rugby sevens, with 60,000 spectators attending the event at the Stade de France. This broke the previous record set at Twickenham in 2023 during the Women’s Six Nations between England and France.
Quotes of the Day
Adam Peaty: “I am so happy I can race the best in the world and coming second. These are happy tears because I said I gave my absolute best every day and I have.”
Andy Murray: “It’s not about the end goal, it’s all about the process. It doesn’t matter what the scoreboard sankys, I’m already a winner.”
The second day of the Paris 2024 Olympics was a mix of triumphs, surprises, and emotional moments, setting the stage for more exciting events to come..