Olympic Highlights: Gold Medals, Thrilling Matches, and Unexpected Incidents

The men's marathon swim proceeded in the Seine without Sweden's Victor Johansson due to water quality issues. Algerian boxer Imane Khelif seeks gold, France's soccer team aims for its first Olympic title in 40 years, and Hungary triumphs in the marathon swim. South Korean shooter Kim Ye-ji collapses from stress, rapper Travis Scott is arrested, and China eyes table tennis dominance.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 09-08-2024 15:42 IST | Created: 09-08-2024 15:42 IST
Olympic Highlights: Gold Medals, Thrilling Matches, and Unexpected Incidents
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The men's marathon swim went ahead in the Seine river on Friday, although Sweden's Victor Johansson withdrew over concerns about water quality. Algerian boxer Imane Khelif will fight for gold in the evening.

Medals are up for grabs in athletics, boxing, cycling, football, kayaking, and sailing. Key Olympic highlights include Khelif aiming for gold in women's welterweight boxing at 22:51 (2051 GMT).

France aims to clinch its first Olympic soccer title in 40 years, competing against Spain at 18:00 in Paris. Hungary's Kristof Rasovszky claimed marathon swimming gold in a thrilling race. South Korean shooter Kim Ye-ji collapsed due to stress, and rapper Travis Scott was arrested for violence in Paris.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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