PARIS, France — The Olympics have now concluded the fifth day, and it was one full of action, especially in and on the water. Here are the highlights:
France's Beaugrand grabs tri gold at Paris 2024 Olympics
At the Paris 2024 Olympics, France's Cassandre Beaugrand won the women's triathlon. A roaring hometown crowd spurred Beaugrand to victory, despite a slippery bicycle course that caused multiple crashes.
U.S. women's four powers past China, earns spot in final
The U.S. women's four fell behind China and Ireland early but stormed back to overtake China in the sprint, posting a time of 6:32.48 and winning their repechage to earn a spot in the A final.
China's gold medal winning dives in women's synchro platform
The gold medal winning dives of China's Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi in the women's synchro 10m platform finals at the Paris Olympics.
The most dramatic finish in Olympic triathlon history
Great Britain's Alex Yee surges into the history books via the most dramatic Olympic triathlon finale ever -- after more than an hour and a half of leapfrogging for first with New Zealand's Hayden Wilde.
Molly Reckford and Michelle Sechser row into final
The U.S. lightweight women's double sculls team, Molly Reckford and Michelle Sechser, rowed their way into the A final. The duo will join Great Britain, New Zealand, Romania, Greece and Ireland in the final.
USA's Cheng, Hughes earn hard-fought win vs. France
U.S. beach volleyball gold medal hopefuls Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes defeated France’s Aline Chamereau and Clemence Vieira in a grueling two sets under the shadow of the Eiffel Tower on Wednesday.
Benegas claims silver, Deng wins in women's BMX freestyle
Women's BMX freestyle event saw favorite Hannah Roberts fall in both runs. American Perris Benegas won silver and Deng Yawen claimed the gold medal with a score of 92.60.
Paul Juda impresses on parallel bars during all-around final
In his first Olympic Games, Paul Juda delivered a solid parallel bar routine in the all-around final.
Korbin Albert's long-distance strike seals win for USWNT
Korbin Albert scored a stunning, top bins goal from outside the box to help extend the U.S. women's soccer team's lead against Australia in a group stage match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Evy Leibfarth surprises in women's C-1 race for bronze medal
American Evy Leibfarth was the first canoer to complete the C-1 race. She shockingly held on to win the bronze medal in the race.
Katie Ledecky unmatched in 1500m freestyle prelims
Katie Ledecky set a measured, controlled pace in her 1500m freestyle prelim, but still comfortably set the best time of the session.
