Olympic Highlights: U.S. Leads, Kauli Vaast Shines, and Serena Williams Sparks Controversy

With the final week of the Olympics in full swing, the U.S. tops the medal table. Highlights include Kauli Vaast's gold in surfing, Janja Garnbret dazzling in sport climbing, and Serena Williams sparking a controversy at a Parisian hotel. Other notable events involve athletics, basketball, canoe sprint, and showjumping.

With the final week of the Olympics well under way, the United States has climbed to the number one spot in the medal table, and aims to further extend their lead with anticipated wins in athletics later on Tuesday.

In Tahiti, local hero Kauli Vaast clinched the gold medal in surfing, as the competition on the island 15,000 km away from Paris concluded. Here's a roundup of Tuesday's key Olympic events.

CLIMBING MAGIC: Slovenia's Janja Garnbret, widely watched by fans, dazzled in the women's boulder semi-finals, finishing at the top with a stellar performance.

SERENA WILLIAMS: A five-star Parisian hotel issued an apology to tennis legend Serena Williams after she publicly revealed that she and her family were denied entry to its restaurant due to being fully booked.

CANOE SPRINT: New Zealand's five-time Olympic champion Lisa Carrington commenced her race with a victory, while Denmark's Emma Jorgensen and Frederikke Matthiesen were eliminated as the canoe sprint events began at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium.

BASKETBALL: Germany progressed to the semi-finals of the men's basketball tournament by defeating Greece 76-63.

ATHLETICS: Bahamian athlete Shaunae Miller-Uibo's attempt to defend her 400 metres Olympic title ended prematurely due to an injury.

SHOWJUMPING GOLD: Germany's Christian Kukuk won the Olympic gold in individual showjumping, strengthening Germany's dominance in equestrian sports.

TAIWAN TAKES ON BOXING FEDERATION: Taiwan's Sports Administration protested against the International Boxing Association over a gender dispute involving boxer Lin Yu-ting.

RIVER WOES: Marathon swimming sessions in the Seine were cancelled due to pollution concerns.

SURFING TO VICTORY: Tahitian Kauli Vaast won gold in men's surfing for France, while Caroline Marks of the U.S. secured gold in women's surfing, adding to her 2023 world title.