Record at Paris 2024 Olympic Throughout the Event

Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan created history on day eight of the track and field event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris by setting an Olympic record in the javelin throw that was 92.97 meters, winning his nation's first-ever gold medal in athletics.

The 27-year-old's throw beat the previous mark, which was set by Norwegian track and field athlete Andreas Thorkildsen in 2008, with a distance of 90.57 meters. Nadeem's second try helped him win his first Olympic gold after his first try went wrong. Among the seven Pakistani athletes headed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics, this athlete is the only one who received funding from the country's National Sports Board.

Women’s Gymnastics

The most decorated American gymnast in Olympic history is now Simone Bile’s. With her four gold medals from the Paris Olympics, she now has 11 medals in total, seven of which are gold. Shannon Miller, who won seven Olympic medals, held that title for 28 years before to Paris.

Men’s swimming

One of the most famous competitors in the Paris Olympics was the French swimmer Leon Marchand. In the 400-meter individual medley, 200-meter butterfly, 200-meter breaststroke, and 200-meter individual mix, he won gold in all four events and set an Olympic record.

Marchand is one of just four Olympic swimmers to go four for four at a Games, together with American swimmers Michael Phelps, Mark Spitz, and Kristen Otto from East Germany. Marchand has won four individual golds. Bonus: He was a member of the French 4x100 medley relay team that won gold.

Women’s track and field

In the 400-meter hurdles, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone raced past the field to win gold and set a world record. She crashed teammate Anna Cockrell's world record of 50.65 set at the U.S. Trials in June with a final time of 50.37, which put her 1.5 seconds ahead of the silver medalist. After the last move, McLaughlin-Levrone is just unbeatable.

Men’s basketball

Kevin Durant grew to become the greatest American Olympic scorer of all time. With 11 points in Team USA's quarterfinal victory against Brazil, Durant overtook four-time Olympic gold medalist Lisa Leslie, who finished her career with 488 points.

He referred to Leslie as "the gold standard in basketball" following the victory. With 518 career points and four gold medals, Durant, 35, leaves Paris with the most points of any men's basketball player in Olympic history.

Men’s Tennis

Top Serbian player Novak Djokovic achieved the Grand Slam in tennis along with an Olympic gold medal. In a closely matched gold medal match, Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz of Spain. Following his forehand winner, he cried on the clay. Along with Djokovic, Serena Williams (USA), Rafael Nadal (Spain), Andre Agassi (USA), and Steffi Graf (Germany) are the other four members of the Golden Slam club.

Track and field

On the first full day of track and field events, Vernon Norwood, Shamier Little, Bryce Deadmon, and Kaylyn Brown of the United States mixed 4x400 relay team set a world record in initial racing! With a time of 3:07.41, they finished over three full seconds faster than the next person in their heat.

The Netherland’s Femke Bol passed American challenger Brown in the last few steps of the race, replacing Brown and sending the Americans to silver in the August 3 final.

Women’s swimming

After winning two gold, one silver, and one bronze medal in Paris, Katie Ledecky's career medal total over four Olympic Games was 14. As she leaves Paris, Ledecky has earned more medals than any other female Olympian from the United States and is the most decorated female swimmer in Olympic history.

Olympic Records

McLaughlin-Levrone

In an incredible sixth attempt, American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke her world record in the 400-meter hurdles, clocking in at 50.37 seconds. Meanwhile, Swedish superstar Mondo Duplantis set a new record in the men's pole vault, clearing 6.25 meters, for a ninth time.

These Olympic Games were defined by those record-breaking performances, which came on behalf of stars we will be watching for years to come: Duplantis is 24 years old, and McLaughlin-Levrone recently turned 25.

Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker wins the Olympic shooting medal, making her the first Indian woman to do so.
On July 28, Manu Bhaker made history by being the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal when she took home the bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event at Paris 2024.

Manu Bhaker became the first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympic finals in shooting since Athens 2004 the day before as she won the women's 10m air pistol final. In Paris 2024, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh became the first Indian shooting pair to win an Olympic medal. All things taken into account, it was India's sixth shooting Olympic medal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. In 2024, which world records were broken?
In an exciting 400-meter hurdles race, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke her world record with a timing of 50.37 seconds. Meanwhile, in the 4x400-meter mixed relay, Vernon Norwood, Shamier Little, Kaylyn Brown, and Bryce Deadmon, all Americans, set a new record.

Q. In 2024, how many medals did Pakistan win at the Olympics?
Arshad Nadeem won the gold medal in the javelin throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics, giving Pakistan its first medal in the Olympics in thirty-two years. Following his Olympic record-breaking javelin effort, Nadeem also became Pakistan's first on his gold champion.

Q. Who won the most gold medals at the 2024 Summer Olympics?
The United States placed first overall, first in bronze, second in silver, and tied for first in gold with China.

Q. In 2024, how many gold medals did the UK win?
In reality, GB's lowest finish since Athens 2004 came from only seventh in the medal table, which was made up of 14 golds. This is so because the gold medals won are arranged in the official medal table.