Team GB has been making significant strides at the 2024 Paris Olympics, showcasing impressive performances across various sports. As of the latest updates, Team GB has added to their medal haul, particularly excelling in cycling.
In the velodrome, the men’s team pursuit team, consisting of Ethan Hayter, Dan Bigham, Charlie Tanfield, and Ethan Vernon, secured a silver medal after a hard-fought final against Australia. Despite a strong performance, a slight mishap cost them the gold, but their effort was commendable. Meanwhile, the women’s team also brought home a bronze, coming from behind to beat Italy by nearly two seconds in their race for third place.
Elsewhere, Emma Finucane and Katy Marchant are set to compete in the quarter-finals of the women’s keirin, while Hayter and Wood will participate in the men’s omnium, with hopes high for more medals. The cycling events will continue until Sunday, with Team GB athletes aiming to add more accolades to their tally.
In athletics, Matthew Hudson-Smith narrowly missed out on a medal in the men’s 400m final, finishing just behind the leaders. However, the team’s spirit remains high as they continue to compete in various events throughout the Games.
Overall, Team GB’s athletes are putting forth a strong showing, maintaining the nation’s proud Olympic tradition. Stay tuned for more updates as the Games progress and our athletes strive for glory on the world stage.
Today, several Team GB athletes are in action across different sports:
- Cycling: Ethan Hayter competes in the men’s omnium from 4pm, while Emma Finucane and Katy Marchant will participate in the women’s keirin quarter-finals at 4:15pm, with the final at 6:10pm.
- Taekwondo: Jade Jones begins her bid for a third Olympic gold in the women’s -57kg at 11am, and Bradly Sinden competes in the men’s -68kg at 10am.
- Diving: Jack Laugher and Jordan Houlden will compete in the men’s 3m springboard final at 2pm.
- Sailing: John Gimson and Anna Burnet compete in the mixed multihull medal race at 11am, and Ellie Aldridge is in the women’s kite medal race.
- Modern Pentathlon: Joe Choong and Charlie Brown compete in the men’s event from 10am, and Kerenza Bryson and Kate French in the women’s event at 1:30pm.
- Athletics: Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Jade O’Dowda compete in the heptathlon events throughout the day.
Here’s a recap of the medals from Team GB so far in Paris:
Gold Medals:
- Rosalind Canter, Laura Collett, Tom McEwen (Equestrian, team eventing)
- Tom Pidcock (Cycling, men’s mountain biking cross country)
- Nathan Hales (Shooting, men’s trap final)
- Matt Richards, James Guy, Tom Dean, Duncan Scott (Swimming, men’s 4x200m freestyle relay)
- Alex Yee (Triathlon, men’s race)
- Lauren Henry, Lola Anderson, Hannah Scott, Georgina Brayshaw (Rowing, women’s quadruple sculls)
- Emily Craig, Imogen Grant (Rowing, women’s lightweight double sculls)
- Bryony Page (Trampolining, women’s event)
- Ben Maher, Harry Charles, Scott Brash (Equestrian, team jumping)
Silver Medals:
- Anna Henderson (Cycling, women’s individual time trial)
- Adam Peaty (Swimming, men’s 100m breaststroke)
- Tom Daley, Noah Williams (Diving, men’s synchronised 10m platform)
- Adam Burgess (Canoe slalom, men’s kayak)
- Matt Richards (Swimming, men’s 200m freestyle)
- Kieran Reilly (BMX freestyle)
- Helen Glover, Esme Booth, Sam Redgrave, Rebecca Shorten (Rowing, women’s four)
- Oliver Wynne-Griffiths, Tom George (Rowing, men’s pair)
- Ben Proud (Swimming, men’s 50m freestyle)
- Duncan Scott (Swimming, men’s 200m individual medley)
- Amber Rutter (Shooting, women’s skeet)
- Tommy Fleetwood (Golf, men’s individual)
Bronze Medals:
- Yasmin Harper, Scarlett Mew Jensen (Diving, women’s synchronised 3m springboard)
- Kimberley Woods (Canoe slalom, women’s kayak)
- Laura Collett (Equestrian, individual eventing)
- Beth Potter (Triathlon, women’s race)
- Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix, Lois Toulson (Diving, women’s synchronised 10m platform)
- Mathilda Hodgkins-Byrne, Becky Wilde (Rowing, women’s double sculls)
- Oli Wilkes, David Ambler, Matt Aldridge, Freddie Davidson (Rowing, men’s four)
- Jack Laugher, Anthony Harding (Diving, men’s synchronised 3m springboard)
- Heidi Long, Rowan McKellar, Holly Dunford, Emily Ford, Lauren Irwin, Eve Stewart, Harriet Taylor, Annie Campbell-Orde (Rowing, women’s eight)
- Emma Wilson (Windsurfing, women’s event)
- Carl Hester, Charlotte Fry, Becky Moody (Team dressage)
- Jake Jarman (Men’s floor)
- Samuel Reardon, Laviai Nielsen, Alex Haydock-Wilson, Amber Anning (Mixed 4x100m relay)
- Charlotte Fry (Individual dressage)
- Harry Hepworth (Men’s vault)
For the latest updates and detailed information on Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympics, you can visit the official Olympics website here.
