On a historic day at the Paris Olympics, Julien Alfred from St. Lucia made history by becoming the first athlete from the Caribbean island to win an Olympic gold medal. Alfred’s stunning victory in the women’s 100m race shocked favorite Sha’Carri Richardson, who settled for silver.
Meanwhile, gymnastics legend Simone Biles redeemed herself from her Tokyo disappointment by claiming her third gold in Paris. Biles executed a breathtaking vault that no other woman attempts, proving that she has overcome her mental struggles.
In the pool, Katie Ledecky continued her dominance by winning her fourth consecutive 800m freestyle title. The American swimmer now has nine Olympic gold medals, equaling the record held by Larisa Latynina.
Another rising star, Summer McIntosh, added to her medal count with a gold in the 200m individual medley. The United States also set a world record in the 4x100m mixed medley relay.
Off the field, a controversy over gender eligibility in boxing resurfaced as Algerian boxer Imane Khelif secured a bronze medal. Khelif’s victory sparked a debate about the fairness of gender testing in sports.
On the track, US sprint king Noah Lyles began his quest for 100m glory by qualifying for the semifinals. Ryan Crouser from the United States also won his third consecutive Olympic gold in the men’s shot put.
In tennis, Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win Olympic singles gold by defeating Donna Vekic of Croatia.
With 29 gold medals awarded on Saturday, the medal table saw China maintaining its lead, followed by France, Australia, Britain, and the United States.
