Full Throttle: Olympic Fever Grips Paris

The Olympics rev into high gear with Leon Marchand and Teddy Riner leading the charge for France. Key events span multiple sports, including athletics, judo, and surfing. Amid triumphs and controversies, the Games capture global attention and distract citizens from their daily routines.

The action is full throttle at the Olympics on Friday, as French sensation Leon Marchand chases his fourth title and judo icon Teddy Riner eyes his fourth gold medal.

Medals will also be handed out in diverse sports like badminton, equestrian, rowing, windsurfing, and shooting, engaging a global audience.

Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo go for gold in the men's 10,000 meters, while Damian Warner defends his decathlon title despite the absence of reigning world champion, Pierce Lepage.

Leon Marchand aims for his fourth gold in the 200 individual medley, electrifying home crowds with each swim, while in Tahiti, surfing emotions run high with Gabriel Medina setting up a blockbuster semi-final against Jack Robinson.

Simone Biles continues her stunning comeback, securing her second gold at the Paris Summer Games. The IOC defends its decision amid a gender row in boxing, and Teddy Riner starts his day in judo, chasing a third individual gold.

China remains dominant in diving with Long Daoyi and Wang Zongyuan, and the nation rallies to support swimmer Pan Zhanle amid criticism of his world record performance.

NBCUniversal reports significant disruptions to American work productivity with viewers rearranging daily routines to catch the Olympic action.