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Who won the first and last gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?
With the Olympic Games now over, we look back at who was first and last on the Paris podium.
The Olympic Games in Paris have finally come to an end. We’ve seen some historic moments that have been etched into the history books of sport, and memories have been made for athletes and fans all over the world.
Across 32 sports, 329 medals were handed out over the two weeks of action, with 89 nations tasting success on the podium. With that in mind, can you remember who won the first one?
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Who won the first Olympic gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
China proudly claimed the first gold medal of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, setting the tone with a victory in the 10m air rifle mixed teams event.
The dynamic duo of Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao were instrumental in securing this historic win for China, overcoming a strong challenge from South Korea with a final score of 16-12. In an unexpected outcome, Kazakhstan emerged victorious in the bronze medal match, defeating Germany and earning a well-deserved spot on the podium.
Who won the final Olympic gold at Paris 2024?
As the Olympic Games drew to a close after nearly three weeks of intense competition, the United States took home the final gold medal in a thrilling showdown in the women’s basketball tournament.
The Americans faced off against the host nation, France, in a must-watch game that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Both teams exchanged the lead multiple times throughout the match, but in a nail-biting finish, the United States managed to pull ahead in the final moments, securing a hard-fought 67-66 victory.
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