Olympic Highlights: From Seine's Water Quality Issues to Record-breaking Performances

The Olympic Games have seen a range of notable events, from challenges with the Seine's water quality affecting the triathlon relay to Noah Lyles' narrow victory in the 100 meters and Yaroslava Mahuchikh's gold in high jump. Gabriel Medina is poised to win gold in surfing.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 05-08-2024 12:36 IST | Created: 05-08-2024 12:36 IST
Olympic Highlights: From Seine's Water Quality Issues to Record-breaking Performances
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The Olympic Games in Paris faced challenges as water quality concerns in the Seine river disrupted training for the mixed triathlon relay, with Belgium's Claire Michel pulling out due to illness.

American sprinter Noah Lyles clinched a thrilling victory in the 100 meters, winning by a mere five thousandths of a second, marking the United States' first win in 20 years in this event.

Yaroslava Mahuchikh of Ukraine soared to a gold medal in women's high jump, securing victory with a leap of 2 meters in a remarkable comeback after fleeing her home due to Russia's invasion.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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