With just a few days remaining in the Paris 2024 Olympics, Day 15 was full of excitement. The day featured thrilling performances and memorable medal ceremonies. From moments of heartbreak to last-minute triumphs, the events were both record-breaking and inspiring. These highlights showcased the grandeur of the Games and captivated audiences around the world.
What Happened on Aug 10:
Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen made a strong comeback after his 1,500 metres defeat to win gold in the Olympic 5,000 meters. In women’s football, Mallory Swanson scored the decisive goal, helping the United States defeat Brazil 1-0 and secure their fifth gold medal. Reetika Hooda’s departure from the women’s 76kg wrestling event marked the end of India’s campaign at the Paris Olympics, with the country earning a total of six medals.
New Zealand’s Lydia Ko won gold in women’s golf with a final score of 10-under par, completing her medal set after winning silver in Rio and bronze in Tokyo. In men’s basketball, Nikola Jokic led Serbia to a 93-83 victory over Germany in the bronze medal playoff, showcasing his standout performance.
Medal Tally of Paris Olympics 2024:
| Teams | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| China | 37 | 27 | 24 | 88 |
| United States of America | 36 | 42 | 41 | 119 |
| Australia | 18 | 18 | 14 | 59 |
| Japan | 17 | 12 | 13 | 42 |
| France | 15 | 22 | 22 | 59 |
| Great Britain | 14 | 20 | 26 | 60 |
| South Korea | 13 | 8 | 9 | 30 |
| Netherlands | 13 | 8 | 9 | 30 |
| Germany | 12 | 10 | 8 | 30 |
| Italy | 11 | 13 | 15 | 39 |
| New Zealand | 9 | 7 | 2 | 18 |
| Canada | 7 | 7 | 11 | 26 |
| Uzbekistan | 6 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Hungary | 5 | 7 | 6 | 18 |
| Spain | 5 | 3 | 8 | 16 |
| Kenya | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| Norway | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Ireland | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Brazil | 3 | 7 | 10 | 20 |
| Ukraine | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 |
| Sweden | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| Romania | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| Bulgaria | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Belgium | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| Czechia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Iran | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9 |
| Azerbaijan | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Georgia | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Cuba | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| Croatia | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Serbia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Slovenia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Austria | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Hong Kong | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Philippines | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Algeria | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Indonesia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Israel | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| Jamaica | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| South Africa | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Thailand | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| Denmark | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Poland | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| Ecuador | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Portugal | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Ethiopia | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Greece | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 |
| Argentina | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Egypt | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Tunisia | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Botswana | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Bahrain | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Chile | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Saint Lucia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Uganda | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Chinese Taipei | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Guatemala | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Morocco | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Dominica | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| North Korea | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Turkiye | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Mexico | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Colombia | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| North Korea | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Armenia | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| India | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Moldova | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Kosovo | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fiji | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mongolia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tajikistan | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Grenada | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Albania | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Cape Verde | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Refugee Olympic Team | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Peru | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Puerto Rica | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Qatar | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Singapore | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Zambia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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