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Simone Biles, Leon Marchand Aim for Olympic Glory Amid Packed Day of Competitions

Posted : 01 August 2024

On Thursday, Simone Biles aimed to add another remarkable chapter to her Olympic legacy by vying for the all-around gymnastics title, while French swimmer Leon Marchand launched his bid for an unprecedented fourth medal in the pool. The day's events featured 16 gold medals up for grabs, though torrential rain caused a half-hour delay for the men's walk race. Once the weather cleared, athletes competed on a picturesque course crossing the River Seine in front of the Eiffel Tower.

 

Biles, who returned to the top of the podium with a team gold earlier this week, seeks to become the first woman ever to reclaim the Olympic all-around title. Despite withdrawing from the Tokyo Games due to the "Twisties," Biles has already achieved her eighth Olympic medal and is set to showcase a new skill on the uneven bars, potentially earning a sixth unique skill named after her. She faces strong competition from her teammate, Sunisa Lee, the reigning all-around champion, who is making a comeback after overcoming serious health issues.

 

Meanwhile, Leon Marchand, fresh off his double gold victory, looked strong as he progressed through his 200m individual medley heat. The 22-year-old French swimmer, who is a fan favorite, faces a challenge from Britain's Duncan Scott but remains a favorite for the semi-finals. In the athletics program, Ecuador's Brian Pintado won the men’s 20km walk, marking Ecuador’s second Olympic title in the event, while China's Yang Jiayu secured gold in the women's race.

 

The evening’s schedule included the women’s 200m butterfly final, featuring Canadian prodigy Summer McIntosh, and the 200m breaststroke with South Africa's Tatjana Smith aiming for a double gold. Other events included canoeing, fencing, judo, rowing, sailing, and shooting, while golf began with top players competing, and Andy Murray sought to continue his remarkable run in the tennis doubles quarter-finals.

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