12/08/2024
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony featuring performances by Tom Cruise, H.E.R., and other artists. Here are some of the key highlights and results:
Medal Count
-United States: Tied with China for the most gold medals (40 each) and led the overall medal count with 126.
-China: Also secured 40 gold medals and a total of 91 medals.
-Great Britain: Finished third in the overall medal count with 65 medals.
-France: The host nation secured 64 medals.
-Australia: Rounded out the top five with 53 medals.
Notable Performances
-U.S. Women’s Basketball Team: Won their eighth consecutive gold medal by narrowly defeating France 67-66.
-Sifan Hassan (Netherlands): Won gold in the women’s marathon, with Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa taking silver and Kenya’s Helen Obiri winning bronze.
-Jordan Chiles (USA): Had to return her bronze medal from the floor final after an appeal was ruled invalid.
Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony was a star-studded event with performances from French indie band Phoenix and American artists like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Billie Eilish. The ceremony also featured a handover to Los Angeles, the host city for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
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