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Day 8 was a big day for Team GB, with a mix of firsts, narrow wins, and emotional performances across multiple sports.
Highlights for Team GB
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The men’s eight rowing crew won gold, edging out the Netherlands and USA in a tight race to close out the rowing competition.
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The women’s eight rowing team picked up a bronze medal on the same day, adding to Britain’s success on the water.
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Jake Jarman secured Britain’s first artistic gymnastics medal of the Paris Games with a bronze on floor exercise.
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In sailing, Emma Wilson took bronze in women’s windsurfing. Despite strong performances earlier in the heats, she settled for third in the finals.
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The mixed 4x400m relay team earned Great Britain’s first track medal in Paris with a bronze, putting together a solid effort in what was a highly competitive field.
What Made This Day Memorable
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It marked first athletics medal successes and helped bring Team GB’s total medal count higher with diverse contributions—from rowing, gymnastics, sailing, to track.
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Emotional moments stood out: for example, Max Whitlock competing in what’s expected to be his final Olympic gymnastics performance; athletes making the most of their shot when it mattered.
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Many performances were hard-fought with narrow margins, showing Canadian strength, resilience under pressure, and emerging talents stepping up.
