Record-Breaking Wins and Historic Moments at Paris Olympics

At the Paris Olympics, Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola set a new marathon record, while Algeria's Imane Khelif won a historic boxing gold amid gender eligibility debates. The U.S. triumphed in the women's 4x100 relay, and Spain clinched the men's soccer gold. Other notable events included pioneering moments in athletics.

PARIS, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola conquered the men's marathon with an Olympic record time, finishing at Les Invalides and ushering in an exciting day of athletics featuring eight finals.

Imane Khelif made history as the first Algerian woman to win a boxing gold medal, overcoming a social media uproar about her gender eligibility. Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting, also involved in a gender eligibility controversy, is set to fight later today.

The opening day highlighted trailblazers with B-Boys competing for the first men's breaking gold medal, while Japan's Ami Yuasa dominated the women's competition. Afghan B-Girl Maniza Talash, competing with the refugee Olympic team, was disqualified for her political statement attire. Meanwhile, American lecturer Rachael Gunn's viral performance captivated audiences.