Day 14 – Pure Gold

Day 14 of the Paris Olympics was full of golden moments and standout performances that will be remembered.

Day 14 – Pure Gold
Day 14 – Pure Gold

Highlights of the Day

  • The U.S. women’s 4×100m relay team won gold, finishing ahead of Great Britain and Germany.

  • Rai Benjamin took the men’s 400m hurdles gold, defeating the defending champion Karsten Warholm.

  • Olivia Reeves captured her first Olympic gold in weightlifting (women’s 71kg), setting an Olympic record in the snatch.

  • The U.S. women’s basketball team defeated Australia to advance to the gold medal game.

  • Breaking made its Olympic debut, with Ami (Japan) becoming the first Olympic gold medallist in B-Girl breaking.

  • Spain beat France 5-3 in an exciting men’s soccer final after extra time.

What Made the Day Stand Out

  • A mix of established stars defending their dominance, while new names also stepped up.

  • Firsts and gold-medal moments that felt historic: debut events, record-setting lifts, and Olympic firsts.

  • Strong performances from U.S. across multiple sports: track relays, weightlifting, basketball, etc.

Memorable Moments to Remember

  • The relay team’s victory under pressure, with close competition from Great Britain.

  • Raises in weightlifting where precision and power were on full display.

  • The debut of breaking as a sport—adding fresh energy and novelty to the Games.

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