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Seven top male athletes from the just-concluded Paris 2024 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics delivered unforgettable moments, with athletes from around the world etching their names into the history books. Here’s a look at seven standout performers whose achievements captivated the globe.
1. Letsile Tebogo
Letsile Tebogo's journey to Olympic glory was marked by resilience and raw talent. Despite the heartbreak of narrowly missing out on a medal in the 100 meters, Tebogo bounced back in spectacular fashion to claim gold in the 200 meters with a stunning time of 19.46 seconds.
This victory saw him upstage favorites like Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek, solidifying his status as one of the sport’s brightest young stars.
At just 20 years old, Tebogo's achievements have already made him a national hero in Botswana. His contribution to the 4x400 meters relay team, which won silver, further highlighted his versatility and importance to his country’s sporting success. In recognition of his historic feat, Botswana has declared a public holiday in his honor—a testament to his impact on the nation.
With his whole career ahead of him, the world eagerly anticipates what Tebogo will achieve in the coming years.
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13:19 - 12.08.2024
'I’m in the league of all-time greats' - Noah Lyles compares himself to LeBron James & Michael Jackson
Noah Lyles has defended his chest-thumping entrances at the Olympics that polarised opinion and has also compared himself to the likes of Lebron James and Michael Jackson.
2. Cole Hocker
In an event dominated by pre-race favorites Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen, it was Cole Hocker who emerged as the unlikely 1500 meters champion, delivering one of the biggest surprises of the Games. The 23-year-old former University of Oregon star, known for his quiet confidence, timed his race to perfection.
Coming down the final 100 meters, Hocker unleashed a powerful closing kick that left both Kerr and Ingebrigtsen trailing. His victory, sealed in a new personal best and Olympic record of 3:27.65, silenced the pre-race chatter and propelled him into the limelight as one of the sport’s new stars.
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10:29 - 12.08.2024
'A jog in the park for him!'-Olympic champion Quincy Hall on why he is scared of Noah Lyles adding 400m to his repertoire
Hall, the new Olympic 400m champion, has explained why he is wary of the potential threat posed by Noah Lyles who is haboring ambitions of competing in the event.
3. Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis
Sweden’s Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis once again proved why he is considered one of the greatest pole vaulters of all time. At just 24, Duplantis secured his second Olympic gold in Paris, soaring to a new world record height of 6.25 meters. This marked the ninth time Duplantis has broken the world record, surpassing the 6.24-meter mark he set earlier in the year.
Duplantis’ latest achievement not only adds to his growing legacy but also cements his dominance in the sport, continuing an incredible streak at major international championships. His emotional celebration after the record-breaking vault was a moment that will be remembered for years to come.
4. Ryan Crouser
Ryan Crouser’s victory in the shot put at Paris 2024 was not just another gold medal—it was a historic milestone. The 31-year-old American became the first shot putter, male or female, to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals, further solidifying his status as an all-time great.
Crouser’s winning throw of 22.90 meters came despite a series of health challenges, including blood clots, a nerve injury, and a torn pectoral muscle that almost kept him out of the Games. His resilience and ability to overcome adversity to achieve greatness make his triumph one of the most inspiring stories of Paris 2024.
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09:35 - 12.08.2024
Paris 2024 Olympics: Emmanuel Wanyonyi delves into crucial chat with David Rudisha the day before bagging 800m title
Wanyonyi credited David Rudisha's advice the very day before the final for his 800m gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics
5.Emmanuel Wanyonyi
Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi added another chapter to his burgeoning legacy by winning gold in the men’s 800 meters. The 20-year-old clocked an Olympic record time of 1:41.19, making him the third-fastest man in the history of the event, behind only David Rudisha and Wilson Kipketer.
Wanyonyi’s victory extended Kenya’s dominance in the 800 meters, a streak that now spans 16 years. His ability to fend off strong competition from Canada’s Marco Arop and Algeria’s Djamel Sedjati underscores his potential to be the next great middle-distance runner from a nation that has produced some of the best in history.
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13:00 - 11.08.2024
Kenya's youngest millionaire? What 20-year-old Emmanuel Wanyonyi will earn from Paris Olympics heroics
Emmanuel Wanyonyi, 20, will walk to the bank smiling after reaping millions from his win in the men's 800m final at the Paris Olympics.
6.Roje Stona
Roje Stona’s journey to Olympic gold in the discus throw is nothing short of remarkable. Just three months before the Games, Stona was at the Green Bay Packers rookie minicamp, trying his hand at football. When that opportunity didn’t pan out, he returned to his first love—track and field.
In Paris, Stona delivered a historic throw of 70.00 meters, winning Jamaica’s first-ever gold in the event. His victory not only marked a personal triumph but also made history for his country, earning Jamaica’s first medal in the discus at the Olympics.
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14:00 - 11.08.2024
Georgia Bell on how watching Faith Kipyegon winning in Tokyo from her couch at home fueled her journey to claim a medal in Paris
Bell quit athletics in 2017, but reversed her decision in 2021 after she watched Faith Kipyegon dominating the 1500 meters at the Tokyo Olympics.
7.Karsten Warholm
The men’s 400 meters hurdles final at Paris 2024 was one of the most anticipated events, featuring a high-quality field with each athlete eyeing gold. While Karsten Warholm was widely favored to defend his title, it was Rai Benjamin who emerged victorious.
Benjamin’s powerful finish down the final straight saw him claim the Olympic crown, with Warholm stumbling and losing his chance at glory. Benjamin’s win, in front of a roaring Paris crowd, capped off a night of unforgettable athletics action, underscoring his place among the sport’s elite.
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