Athletics at the Paris Olympics: Day 5 highlights
The fifth day of athletics at the Paris Olympics saw some thrilling performances from athletes around the world. The day began with the women’s 100m hurdles, where American athlete Sydney McLaughlin set a new world record with a time of 12.26 seconds.
Athletics at the Paris Olympics: Day 5 highlights
The fifth day of athletics at the Paris Olympics saw some thrilling performances from athletes around the world. The day began with the women’s 100m hurdles, where American athlete Sydney McLaughlin set a new world record with a time of 12.26 seconds.
Next up was the men’s 400m hurdles, where French athlete Raphaël Poulain took the gold medal with a time of 48.38 seconds. The women’s 4x100m relay also saw some exciting action, with the United States team taking the gold medal with a time of 41.56 seconds.
In the field events, the men’s high jump saw some impressive performances, with Greek athlete Miltiadis Tentoglou setting a new Olympic record with a jump of 2.37 meters. The women’s long jump also saw some great action, with American athlete Brittney Reese taking the gold medal with a jump of 7.02 meters.
Other notable performances on the day included the men’s 1500m, where Ethiopian athlete Jakob Ingebrigtsen took the gold medal with a time of 3:29.90 minutes. The women’s 5000m also saw some exciting action, with Ethiopian athlete Tirunesh Dibaba taking the gold medal with a time of 14:38.55 minutes.
As the day came to a close, the athletes and officials took a moment to reflect on the incredible performances that had taken place. It was clear that the Paris Olympics were going to be a memorable event for all involved.
‘It’s an incredible feeling to be standing here with the gold medal around my neck,’ said Raphaël Poulain, the French athlete who took the gold medal in the men’s 400m hurdles. ‘I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to compete at the Paris Olympics.’
Day 5 Highlights:
Women’s 100m Hurdles: Sydney McLaughlin (USA) – 12.26 seconds (new world record)
Men’s 400m Hurdles: Raphaël Poulain (FRA) – 48.38 seconds
Women’s 4x100m Relay: United States – 41.56 seconds
Men’s High Jump: Miltiadis Tentoglou (GRE) – 2.37 meters (new Olympic record)
Women’s Long Jump: Brittney Reese (USA) – 7.02 meters
