The competition at the Paris Games is heating up as the United States and China are neck and neck in the race for gold medals. Both countries have secured 21 golds each, leading the pack. The U.S. continues to dominate the overall medal count, now at 79, after adding two golds, four silvers, and two bronzes on Day 10.
Medal Standings:
- USA: 21 golds, 79 total medals
- China: 21 golds
- France: 13 golds
- Australia: 13 golds
- Great Britain: 12 golds
Surfing Triumph:
- Caroline Marks claimed gold in the women’s shortboard surfing competition, narrowly defeating Brazil’s Tatiana Weston-Webb. Despite the calm conditions at Teahupo’o, Marks’ impressive 7.50-point barrel ride secured her victory. Webb’s last-minute wave attempt resulted in a close final score of 10.50 to 10.33 in Marks’ favor.
Gymnastics Excellence:
- Simone Biles added a silver to her extensive medal collection in the floor exercise final, while teammate Jordan Chiles earned bronze, putting both Americans on the podium once again.
Track and Field Success:
- Valarie Allmann defended her title in women’s discus, winning her second consecutive Olympic gold. Allmann’s victory makes her the fourth woman to achieve back-to-back Olympic golds in discus.
- Noah Lyles advanced in the 200 meters, eyeing a double gold in the 100 and 200 meters after cruising through his first-round heat. Gabby Thomas led a trio of Americans into the women’s 200-meter final.
Additional Medals:
- Team USA also secured medals in triathlon, shooting, pole vault, and 3×3 basketball on a busy Monday.
Surfing Legacy:
- Marks’ victory continues the American women’s dominance in surfing, following Carissa Moore‘s gold at the Tokyo 2021 Games during the sport’s Olympic debut.
