Paris 2024 Olympic Highlights: Day 8 Recap and Day 9 Preview
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Date: August 4, 2024
Paris, France
Paris, France — As the Paris 2024 Olympics enter Day 9, let's take a moment to reflect on the thrilling highlights of Day 8 and look ahead to another action-packed schedule.
Day 8 Recap
Day 8 was filled with extraordinary moments and historic achievements:
Julien Alfred stunned the athletics world with her incredible victory in the women’s 100m, securing gold and upsetting the favorite Sha’Carri Richardson, who took silver. Alfred’s performance was a standout, marking a new chapter for St. Lucia in Olympic history.
Thea LaFond delivered a historic win for Dominica, claiming the nation’s first-ever Olympic gold medal, a monumental achievement for the small island country.
In swimming, the USA set a new world record in ...