Paris, July 29, 2024 – The Olympics continued to deliver thrilling moments on Day 3 of the Paris 2024 games, with Adam Peaty’s heartbreaking defeat and Andy Murray’s dramatic comeback making headlines.
PEATY’S HEARTBREAKING DEFEAT
Adam Peaty’s bid for a third consecutive Olympic gold medal ended in heartbreak as he was beaten by Italy’s Nicolo Martinenghi in the men’s 100m breaststroke final. Peaty claimed silver, sharing it with the USA’s Nic Fink, with a margin of just 0.02 seconds between gold and silver. The British swimmer was visibly emotional during a post-race interview, fighting back tears.
MURRAY’S DRAMATIC COMEBACK
Andy Murray and Dan Evans saved five match points in the deciding tiebreak to beat Japan’s Kei Nishikori and Taro Daniel in the men’s doubles. The win extends Murray’s tennis career, which would have ended with defeat. Murray and Evans will play at least one more match in Paris before retirement.
BILES’ HISTORIC RETURN
Simone Biles made her highly-anticipated return in the women’s gymnastics, delivering a stunning and historic routine in qualifying. However, Biles sparked injury concerns after being seen limping and wearing strapping on her left leg.
TRIATHLON WATER QUALITY ISSUES
Practice for the triathlon was scrapped on Sunday due to pollution in the Seine River after heavy rain in Paris. The water quality continues to cause concerns for athletes competing in the triathlon.