PARIS (August 10, 2024) — As the 2024 Paris Olympics nears its climax, the competition for the most gold medals has come down to a nail-biting finish between the United States and China. Both nations have amassed 33 gold medals each, setting the stage for an intense final weekend of competition.
With just two days left of events, both countries have numerous opportunities to clinch additional golds and potentially secure the top spot in the medal tally. The final weekend will feature decisive matches and performances across various sports, with each nation’s athletes poised to make their mark.
Opportunities for the U.S. and China
The United States and China will be competing in several high-stakes events over the weekend, with key matches and finals that could determine the outcome of the gold medal race. The final events include:
US’s remaining gold medal opportunities:
- Men’s Basketball 5×5
- Women’s Basketball 5×5
- Women’s Volleyball
- Weightlifting (Women’s 81+ kg)
- Men’s 4 x 400m Relay
- Women’s 4 x 400m Relay
- Women’s 1500m Final
- Men’s 5000m Final
- Women’s 100m Hurdles
- Artistic Swimming – Duet Freestyle
- Men’s 800m
- Men’s High Jump
- Women’s Football
- Breaking
- Women’s Boulder & Lead
- Wrestling
- Women’s Canoe Single 200m
- Weightlifting (Men’s 102+ KG)
- Taekwondo Men’s +80kg
- Women’s Individual Modern Pentathlon
- Diving Men’s 10M Platform
- Men’s Marathon
- Golf Women’s Individual Stroke Play
- Taekwondo Women’s -67kg
- Cycling Track (Women’s Madison)
- Women’s Shot Put
- Women’s Heptathlon Long Jump
- Women’s Heptathlon Javelin Throw
- Men’s Boulder and Lead
- Men’s Triple Jump
- Women’s Heptathlon 800m
- Men’s Kayak Double 500m
China’s remaining gold medal opportunities:
- Golf Women’s Individual Stroke Play
- Diving: Men’s 10M Platform
- Rhythmic Gymnastics
- Women’s Canoe Double 500m
- Women’s Kayak Double 500m
- Wrestling
- Women’s Taekwondo
- Men’s Taekwondo
- Men’s Canoe Sprint 1000m
- Women’s Kayak Double 500m
- Men’s Modern Pentathlon
- Men’s Marathon
- Men’s Canoe
- Men’s Cycling
- Women’s Cycling
- Artistic Swimming Duet Technical Routine
- Men’s 4x100m Relay
- Men’s Triple Jump
- Women’s Boxing 66kg
- Women’s Boxing 75kg
- Women’s Weightlifting 81+kg
- Men’s Boxing
- Table Tennis
- Men’s Weightlifting 102kg
The U.S. and China have been dominant in recent Olympics, frequently trading the lead in the medal standings. The competition between the two has been fierce, reflecting their strong athletic programs and investment in sports.
As athletes prepare for their final events, national pride and the quest for Olympic glory will drive them to perform at their best. The outcome will depend on how well each country’s competitors handle the pressure and seize the opportunities presented in these last moments of the Games.
The final results will be closely watched as they determine which nation will emerge as the top gold medalist of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The tension and excitement surrounding this battle for supremacy underscore the significance of the Games and the exceptional talent on display.
Source :- Yahoo!Sports
