Day 13 at Paris 2024 promises to be an action-packed day with a total of 27 gold medal events taking place. Here are some of the top events to look out for:
Team sports will reach an exciting end on Day 13. The men’s basketball competition will reach the semi-final stage, with matches scheduled at 5:30pm and 9pm. The men’s football bronze medallists will also be decided at 5pm, while the men’s hockey tournament will conclude with matches at 2pm and 7pm.
One event to watch out for is the men’s speed climbing competition, where the world record could potentially fall. Samuel Watson has already lowered his own mark to 4.75s, and there is speculation that he could go even faster based on his training videos leading up to the Games.
In athletics, some of the top athletes in the world will be in action on Day 13. Noah Lyles will be aiming to win the men’s 200m final at 8:30pm, with hopes of breaking Usain Bolt’s world record. Defending champion Neeraj Chopra will compete in the men’s javelin throw final at 8:25pm, facing tough competition from athletes like Jakub Vadlejch and Julian Weber. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will also be a favorite in the women’s 400m hurdles final at 9:25pm.
Sailing could see history being made on Day 13, as Singapore has the chance to win a historic medal in kiteboarding. Max Maeder, a 17-year-old sailing prodigy, will be competing for the gold medal after winning multiple world championships and Asian Games gold.
The day will also feature medal events in various sports such as athletics, boxing, canoe sprint, cycling, diving, football, hockey, marathon swimming, sport climbing, taekwondo, weightlifting, and wrestling. The full daily schedule can be found on the official Paris 2024 website.
Overall, Day 13 at Paris 2024 promises to be a thrilling day of sports with top athletes competing for gold medals and potentially breaking world records. Fans can expect intense competition and memorable moments as the Games near their conclusion.