The Paris 2024 Olympics officially began on July 27, 2024, with a series of events awarding the first medals of the Games. China claimed the very first gold medal in the mixed team 10m air rifle competition, thanks to an impressive performance by Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao. This early victory placed China at the top of the initial medal standings, a promising start as the nation aims to reclaim dominance in the medal count.
Key Highlights from the Opening Day
On this opening day, other sports also crowned champions across a range of events, including swimming, cycling, and judo. The United States added to its medal tally by winning gold in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay, with swimmers Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong, and Caeleb Dressel posting a winning time of 3:09.28, edging out Australia and Italy for the top spot.
In cycling, Australia’s Grace Brown captured gold in the women’s individual time trial, while Team USA’s Chloe Dygert took bronze after an impressive ride despite an early mishap NBC Olympics.
