Britain’s Katarina Johnson-Thompson won Olympic silver in the heptathlon after a brilliant run in the 800m, earning her first Games medal at 31. The women’s 4x100m relay team narrowly missed gold due to a fumbled handover.
Johnson-Thompson’s performance was filled with redemption and joy, coming close to the Belgian champion despite slipping at one point. The race earned her a place among British heptathlon greats.
Teenager Toby Roberts, nicknamed ‘The Terminator’, clinched a shock gold in men’s sport climbing, while Team GB’s sprinters set up for an exciting final night of athletics with multiple medals in cycling and climbing.
Max Burgin qualified for the men’s 800m final, aiming to lead the way for Britain’s runners. Sprinter Matt Hudson-Smith was also confident in his ability to win a second medal.
Young track and field Olympian Quincy Wilson made history as the youngest US team member at 16. The British women’s 4x400m team reached the finals with hopes of securing a podium place.
In the final swimming event, Hector Pardoe and Toby Robinson aimed to inspire young swimmers to take up open water swimming. Overall, Team GB’s athletes left their mark with impressive performances at the Paris Olympics.
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