Simone Biles' Quest for Sixth Olympic Gold and More Highlights from Paris 2024

Simone Biles is aiming for her sixth Olympic gold medal in the women's gymnastics all-around final on Thursday. Meanwhile, Leon Marchand's unprecedented wins in swimming have made him a French hero. Eighteen gold medals will be awarded across various sports, including rowing, swimming, and judo. Brian Pintado and Liu Yukun also achieved notable victories.

Simone Biles will be chasing a sixth Olympic gold medal when she competes in the women's gymnastics all-around final on Thursday.

Leon Marchand won unprecedented back-to-back Olympic finals on Wednesday night, thrilling a home crowd and becoming France's sensation of the Games. Thursday will see 18 gold medals up for grabs in various sports.

France's golden boy Marchand completed an unprecedented 200 meters breaststroke and butterfly double, winning his third gold of the Paris Games and electrifying La Defense Arena. Katie Ledecky claimed her 12th Olympic medal in the 1,500 meters freestyle.

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, aims for her second gold in the Paris Olympics' women's gymnastics all-around final at 6:15 pm (16:15 GMT).

Brian Pintado from Ecuador captured gold in the men's 20km race walk, while China's Liu Yukun secured first place in the men's 50-meter rifle three positions. More swimming finals are set at La Defense Arena, including the women's 200 meters butterfly and 4x200 freestyle relay.

(With inputs from agencies.)