Saturday night was action-packed at the 2024 Olympics at Stade de France. Julien Alfred of St. Lucia outran Sha’Carri Richardson to win the women’s 100 meters in 10.72 seconds, marking a dominant performance. Meanwhile, Ryan Crouser of the USA secured his third consecutive Olympic gold in shot put with a throw of 22.90 meters. The Netherlands witnessed an astonishing comeback in the mixed 4×400 relay, thanks to a 47.93 anchor split from Femke Bol. Dominica’s Thea LaFond claimed victory in the triple jump, and Markus Rooth of Norway achieved an unexpected win in the decathlon.
Here’s a detailed recap of the events:
Women’s 100 Meters Final
Julien Alfred made history, winning with a national record time of 10.72 seconds, earning St. Lucia its first-ever Olympic medal. Sha’Carri Richardson finished second in 10.87 seconds, followed by Melissa Jefferson in third at 10.92 seconds.
Mixed 4×400 Meters Relay Final
Femke Bol delivered a remarkable anchor leg, clocking 47.93 seconds to propel the Netherlands from fourth to first. The Dutch team managed to win its first track and field medal of the Games. Bol’s impressive performance redeemed her from a fall at last year’s World Championships.
Men’s Shot Put Final
Ryan Crouser further solidified his legacy by becoming the first man to win three consecutive Olympic shot put titles. His best throw was 22.90 meters, securing the gold. Joe Kovacs of the USA earned silver, and Jamaica’s Rajindra Campbell took bronze.
Men’s 1500 Meters Repechage Rounds
Ireland’s Cathal Doyle won the first heat with a time of 3:34.92. Federico Riva of Italy emerged victorious in the second heat, setting a personal best of 3:32.84. The repechage rounds provided a second chance for athletes to qualify for the semifinals.
Women’s Triple Jump Final
Thea LaFond of Dominica won gold with a jump of 15.02 meters, achieving her country’s first-ever Olympic medal. Shanieka Ricketts of Jamaica and American Jasmine Moore earned silver and bronze, respectively.
Men’s Decathlon
Norwegian athlete Markus Rooth triumphed with an impressive total of 8796 points, setting personal bests in six events. NCAA champion Leo Neugebauer of Germany took silver with 8748 points, while Victor Lindon of Grenada claimed bronze with 8711 points.
Overall, these performances highlighted a night filled with exceptional athletic achievements at the 2024 Olympics.