The 2024 Olympics are currently taking place in Paris, France, and will continue until the closing ceremonies on Sunday, August 11th.
With a vast array of sports and athletes to keep track of, it’s essential to remember the heart of the Games: the medals.
For nearly every event, gold, silver, and bronze medals are presented to the first, second, and third place finishers, respectively. In boxing, judo, taekwondo, and wrestling, two bronze medals are awarded. Medals have been given since the 1896 Games, and the 1904 Olympics in St. Louis were the first to adopt the familiar gold, silver, and bronze ranking system.
It’s important to note that team sports do not increase the total medal count; each team sport still counts as just one medal.
| Country | Total | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Republic of Korea | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| United States | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Great Britain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Home / Olympics Diana Taurasi Makes Strong Statement About Her Olympic Future After Paris Games By Kristen Wong | July 26, 2024 Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi captured attention before the United States women’s Olympic basketball team’s first game at the 2024 Paris Games. When asked if this Olympics would mark her last, the three-time WNBA champion was clear. “It’s definitely it for USA Basketball,” Taurasi declared. “I’m 42. Six Olympics. It’s been a true honor to wear that jersey every time.” At 42, Taurasi was selected for her record sixth Olympic team earlier this summer, aiming to become the first basketball player, male or female, to secure six gold medals. The Mercury All-Star guard has averaged 10.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in her last five Olympic competitions and currently holds the record for the most Olympic games played, totaling 38. She ranks fourth on the all-time Olympic scoring list with 414 points. Taurasi, the 2009 MVP, is in her 20th WNBA season, contributing extensive experience to a Team USA roster filled with exceptional stars and playmakers, including A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Kelsey Plum. Team USA has never lost an Olympic match featuring Taurasi, with their winning streak dating back to the 1992 Barcelona Games, which was 12 years before her first Olympic appearance. “I’m just as passionate about basketball now as I was when I was 15, playing in my driveway,” Taurasi mentioned earlier this month. “I maintain the same ambitions, passion, and love for the game. I arrive every day in Phoenix at the practice facility at 7:30 a.m. ready to go. That’s my mindset. However, when it’s finished, it’s finished.” In four years, Taurasi may still be seen in Los Angeles, the host city for the 2028 Games, but it’s likely she’ll be relaxing with a beer on the beach instead.
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Date, Live Streaming: Playing XI prediction
India against Australia (3rd Test Match) Live Streaming, Telecast, Date, The Gabba Stadium Pitch Report: Here’s all you need to know about the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, which begins in Brisbane on Saturday. IND versus AUS: Third Test Schedule, Live Streaming, Date, Pitch Report Weather Rohit Sharma and his teammates will look to make a comeback when they face Pat Cummins’ Australia in the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Brisbane on Saturday. India will look to relive their historic Gabba Test win from 2021. With the batting group struggling, India will be anxious for senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to step up and rekindle their prospects of reaching the World Test Championship final. India cannot afford another setback, and a winning streak will definitely begin this weekend at the Gabba. The return of the in-form Josh Hazlewood will boost Australia’s hopes, but India is expected to make a few alterations to their bowling lineup. India’s anticipated XI includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Rohit Sharma, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Akash Deep. Shubman Gill, who scored 91 points at the venue in 2021, should be a player to watch. He hasn’t had much success in overseas Tests since then, hitting only one more fifty in three years. Can he turn things around in Brisbane this time? Australia’s XI includes Nathan McSweeney, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, and Josh Hazlewood. Player to watch out for: Josh Hazlewood, who returned to the XI after missing the Adelaide Test, has two five-wicket hauls against India at the venue in 2014 and 2021, and has an impressive overall record there. India will be mindful of Hazlewood’s probing lines and lengths this time around. Australia’s squad includes Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (w), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Beau Webster, Josh Inglis, Brendan Doggett, Sean Abbott, and Josh Hazlewood. India Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul,…
How Gukesh beat Garry Kasparov’s record to become youngest world chess
Gukesh became the youngest world champion in history after defeating Ding Liren in a 14-game World Chess Championship match in Singapore. For the first time in nearly three weeks, D Gukesh acted like the 18-year-old he is. Overcome by the gravity of the situation, the teenager from Chennai began to sob at the chessboard. It’s not every day that you win the world championship. Gukesh became the youngest world champion in history after defeating Ding Liren in a 14-game World Chess Championship match in Singapore. In fact, the succession line of world chess champions, which began in 1886 and has seen 17 men accede to the throne, has never included a teenager. Before Gukesh, the youngest world champion was Garry Kasparov, who was 22 years, six months, and 27 days old. Magnus Carlsen, who has decided not to defend his title in 2023, was 22 years, 11 months, and 24 days old when he won his first championship in 2013. “This was probably the best moment in my life,” Gukesh remarked of his opponent’s blunder in the 55th move of Game 14 on Thursday, which led to his victory. “I’ve been dreaming about this moment since I started playing chess, and I’ve been living it ever since than 10 years,” he said. Up until that moment, the game seemed destined for a draw. However, a poorly timed rook…
