France continues to dominate at the Paris Olympics, aiming to secure top spots in the medal table with crucial events in football and swimming. Thursday witnessed history in swimming, with Canada’s Summer McIntosh setting the fastest time in the women’s 200-meter butterfly, while Katie Ledecky of the US became the most decorated woman in the sport by winning silver in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay.
In gymnastics, Simone Biles clinched her second Olympic all-around title, while in tennis, top players from Spain, Serbia, Italy, and Canada advanced to the men’s singles semifinals. Women’s basketball saw Germany, France, and the US advance to the quarterfinals, while controversy emerged in surfing with an Australian judge removed after embracing a contestant.
On Friday, French swimmer Léon Marchand aims for his fourth gold medal in the 200-meter individual medley, while American Caeleb Dressel vies for his ninth gold medal in the men’s 50-meter freestyle final. Men’s football sees a high-stakes clash between France and Argentina, a rematch of the 2022 World Cup final.
In men’s tennis, the singles semifinals feature Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz against Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime and Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic. Additionally, the mixed doubles gold-medal match will be held at Roland Garros. With thrilling events unfolding, the Paris Olympics continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
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