The Olympics delivered a first full day of action at Paris 2024 on Saturday after a memorable opening ceremony.
Team GB earned its first medal of the Games after Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claimed diving bronze in dramatic circumstances, winning Britain’s first medal in women’s diving in 64 years.
That was followed by a superb road cycling silver from Anna Henderson in the women’s individual time trial amid treacherous rain in Paris but there was heartbreak for Josh Tarling – who just missed out in the men’s TT after finishing in fourth place due to a puncture.
The swimming took centre stage this evening with Team GB’s focus on Adam Peaty as he cruised through his semi-final in his bid to win three consecutive 100m breaststroke Olympic gold medals. But the most eagerly-anticipated race of the day, and perhaps the meet, saw Katie Ledecky, Ariarne Titmus and Summer McIntosh against each other in the women’s 400m freestyle. It was Australia’s Titmus who defended her title ahead of McIntosh, with Ledecky trailing in third.
And hosts France completed a dream men’s rugby sevens triumph as Antoine Dupont inspired the hosts to dethrone two-time defending Olympic champions Fiji in a thrilling final at the Stade de France.
Follow all the action, latest results and medals from Paris 2024 in our live blog below:
Olympics 2024 - Day 1
- Ariarne Titmus beats Summer McIntosh and Katie Ledecky in star-studded women’s 400m freestyle
- Adam Peaty continues quest to defend 100m breaststroke title for a second time with semi-final win
- Antoine Dupont-inspired France defeat Fiji in blockbuster men’s rugby sevens final
- Cyclist Anna Henderson seals superb silver for Team GB in women’s time trial amid treacherous rain
- Josh Tarling finishes fourth by seconds after suffering puncture - missing out on bronze medal
- Team GB’s Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen win bronze in women’s diving
- Rafael Nadal joins forces with Carlos Alcaraz to secure first-round win in men’s doubles at Roland Garros
- Olympics 2024 medal table: China win first gold, and Britain claim two medals on day 1
Ariarne Titmus defeats rival Katie Ledecky to cement Olympic crown in 400m freestyle final
22:35
Luke Baker
Australia’s Ariarne Titmus defended her Olympic title in the women’s 400m freestyle final ahead of Canada’s Summer McIntosh while finishing more than three seconds clear of American great Katie Ledecky.
In the highly anticipated rematch of their thrilling final in Tokyo three years ago, Titmus added to her growing reputation as she led from start to finish and executed a carefully managed race to claim a victory that at, 3:57:49, was still two seconds off her world record time.
At 17, McIntosh claimed her first Olympic medal while Ledecky, the seven-time Olympic champion, took a step closer to becoming America’s most decorated female Olympian. The 27-year-old, who is competing at her fourth Games, needs two more medals of any kind in Paris.
Read the full report from Jamie Braidwood at La Defense Arena:
Olympics 2024: Rafael Nadal fuming at tennis scheduling
22:10
Luke Baker
More complaints coming from the tennis players at Roland Garros - this time from Rafael Nadal. After playing some late-night doubles with Carlos Alcaraz this evening, the Spaniard appears to be playing early tomorrow afternoon - not ideal for his recovery.
“I’m playing at 2pm? I don't understand, it's 10 at night. It seems outrageous to me! I’ll have to talk to the team to see what is the best option to achieve results.”
⚠️ ¡@RafaelNadal se entera por @jitornadijo que mañana jugará a partir de las 14:00h!
— Carrusel Deportivo (@carrusel) July 27, 2024
"¿A las 14:00 juego? No entiendo, son las 22:00 de la noche. Me parece una barbaridad"
️ "Tendré que hablar con el equipo para ver cuál es la mejor opción para conseguir resultados" pic.twitter.com/8iaKr655Mo
Olympics 2024 medal table: Who leads the count so far in Paris?
21:51
Luke Baker
A brilliant first day of action in Paris but how does the medal table look?
Olympics 2024: Swimming
21:35
Luke Baker
Matt Richards spoke to BBC TV after Team GB finished fifth in the men’s 4x100m freestyle final.
“It is frustrating, we really wanted to try and get into the medals tonight, so it is tough to have come out on the wrong side of it. I thought we all put in a great effort, all four of us, after competing this morning as well. We couldn’t have asked for much more, an honest effort and we move on to tomorrow.
On the 4x200m freestyle relay: “The relays are a huge opportunity for us, we really want to get after it and put ourselves up against the best. We will give it our all.”
Adam Peaty set for shot at Olympics history as main contender becomes clear
21:18
Luke Baker
Adam Peaty gave a simple message before the latest step of his 100m breaststroke defence: bring the A-Game. And although not yet looking the same force as three years ago, the Olympic champion remains the one to beat as he cruised into Sunday night’s final in Paris.
A shot at history now awaits, as Peaty bids to become only the second male swimmer after Michael Phelps to win the same event at three successive Olympics.
But his closest competitor for gold is now firmly in view. China’s Qin Haiyang brings an intriguing rivalry to the Olympics and will start next to the Briton, with Peaty in his favoured lane 4 and Qin in 5. Peaty’s time of 58.86 seconds was just 0.07 ahead of Qin in their respective semi-finals, and if the margins are that tight when going for gold then it will be an electrifying race, both inside and outside of the pool.
Olympics 2024: Swimming
20:53
Luke Baker
Not quite the splash and dash of the 50m freestyle but there’s plenty of water flying everywhere. China lead after 50m and they hold on to that until the end of the first leg. USA second, Hungary third with Team GB just outside the medals.
USA come through strongly on the second leg and take the lead, with China down to second. Then it’s a battle royale for third by the halfway mark.
Tom Dean with a good swim on the third leg for Team GB but USA extend their lead and look set for gold. Italy surge into third, with China in second. 100m to go!
Caeleb Dressel leads USA home to GOLD in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay. Kyle Chalmers charges through the field to take silver for Australia and Italy win the bronze! Team GB end up fifth, just behind China
Olympics 2024: Swimming
20:50
Luke Baker
The final race of the evening is the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay and Team GB are in medal contention, having qualified third fastest. They’ve never won a medal in this event but the quartet of Matt Richards, Jacob Whittle, Tom Dean and Duncan Scott have a real chance.
Beating one of Australia, USA or China will be a big ask though.
Olympics 2024: Swimming
20:46
Luke Baker
Australia lead after the first leg, ahead of China with the US pushing hard in third. GB not far away from the medal places after a good start by Anna Hopkin.
The Australians lead by 0.65s at the halfway mark with Sweden pushing up to third behind China. Emma McKeon’s third leg gives Australia a 0.61s lead over the USA, who come on strong ahead of China.
Meg Harris can defend the lead down the final 100m and Australia win the women’s 4x100m freestyle relay! An almighty battle for silver and United States juuuust edge out China, who touch in third. Team GB finished seventh in the end.
It’s a fourth straight Olympic title for the Aussies - they’re almost unbeatable in this event.
Olympics 2024: Swimming
20:41
Luke Baker
It’s time for the women’s 4x100m freestyle relay final. Team GB in lane 1 and only an outside chance of a medal, in reality. They British quartet is Anna Hopkin, Eva Okarao, Lucy Hope and Freya Anderson.
Australia’s B team were the fastest qualifiers this morning and they make two changes to bring in the big guns. They should win this, fairly comfortably, as the class of the field but the USA will try to push them hard at least.
Olympics 2024: Swimming - Adam Peaty ‘wants to be the fastest boy'
20:34
Luke Baker
Adam Peaty has given some quick thoughts after that semi-final win.
He told Sharron Davies poolside: “It’s an absolute privilege to be out there after what I’ve been through. Sport is so testing, so you can’t beat that really. It was a great crowd, I enjoyed it out there and I’m loving it again.
“My son always says to me ‘Daddy are you the fastest boy?’ That’s what he says. Even if I haven’t seen him for two weeks, he always asks! I guess that’s all he cares about! I want to be the ‘fastest boy’ tomorrow for him.
Olympics 2024: Swimming
20:29
Luke Baker
The second semi-final in the men’s 100m breaststroke is won by China’s Qin Haiyang, who is Peaty’s biggest rival but he’s slower and touches in 58.93s. All promising signs for Peaty...
James Wilby misses out on qualification as Melvin Imoudu of Germany and Italy’s Ludovico Blu Art Viberti finished tied for fourth, in a quicker time than the Brit managed when coming fifth in the first semi-final.
Olympics 2024: Swimming
20:22
Luke Baker
Very impressive by Adam Peaty, as he cruises into the men’s 100m breaststroke final. He led almost from the start and although some rivals came back at him down the final 25 metres, he touched the wall first in a time of 58.86s. That was half a second quicker than his heat swim this morning.
Maybe he’s not quite the imperious, unbeatable Peaty of the past but he’s looking strong and has to be favourite. Nic Fink of the USA comes second, with Nicolo Martinenghi in third. The other Brit James touches in fifth, with a time of 59.49s, and now faces an anxious wait during the second semi-final to see if he’ll reach the final. Can only afford three men faster than his time, so all eyes on whoever finishes fourth.
Olympics 2024: Swimming
20:13
Luke Baker
It’s Adam Peaty time back in the pool. The 100m breaststroke legend is in semi-final action as he looks to move a step closer to a historic thrid straight Olympic title in the event.
He’s in lane 4 for the first semi-final, with fellow Brit James Wilby alongside him. The fastest eigh men from the two semis will reach the final tomorrow evening. Can Peaty take care of business after a dramatic Olympic cycle to reach this point?
Olympics 2024: Men’s doubles tennis - Nadal and Alcaraz
20:09
Luke Baker
Good news for Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz fans as they go through in the men’s doubles at Roland Garros.
‘Nadalcaraz’ triumphed over Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni 7-6 (4), 6-4. The Argentine pair kept their opponents honest but the King and Prince of Clay forged a path into the second round.
Olympics 2024: Swimming - Ariarne Titmus wins women’s 400m freestyle gold
20:03
Luke Baker
Titmus has a body length lead over McIntosh at the final turn. 50 metres to go.
What a swim as Ariarne Titmus defends her women’s 400m freestyle Olympic title with a brilliant swim! She led wire to wire and Summer McIntosh takes second but is a little way behind.
Katie Ledecky completely dropped and has to settle for a hard-fought bronze. Superb stuff by the Australian.
Olympics 2024: Swimming
20:00
Luke Baker
Titmus has led from the off and is extending her lead as they approach 100m to go. The Australian is flat out and on world record pace! McIntosh digging deep to hold on in second. Ledecky is nowhere.
Two-horse race.
Olympics 2024: Swimming
19:59
Luke Baker
At the halfway mark, Titmus still leads McIntosh. Ledecky still trailing slightly and is actually fourth. Has she got enough left to turn this round?
Titmus and McIntosh trying to break the field as they speed up through the 250m mark. Three lengths left.
Olympics 2024: Swimming
19:58
Luke Baker
Safely underway in the women’s 400m freestyle final. Titmus starts the fastest and turns first, with McIntosh just behind. Then it’s Fairweather and Ledecky.
Same order at 100m as it’s slightly cagey
Olympics 2024: Swimming
19:57
Luke Baker
Here. We. Go! The women’s 400m freestyle final is here. The unbeatable(?) Katie Ledecky, taking on the legendary world record holder Ariarne Titmus and 17-year-old superstar Summer McIntosh in perhaps the biggest race of the entire swimming meet.
Also, don’t write off another American, Erika Fairweather, who actually qualified for this final faster than McIntosh. Who will come out on top? Ledecky is a distance swimmer with the stamina, Titmus races the shorter distances as well and has the explosive speed.
Olympics 2024: Swimming
19:53
Luke Baker
And Lukas Martens wins Germny’s first gold medal of Paris 2024. From lane 4, Martens led the men’s 400m freestyle final from about 100m. He was a distance guy but has dropped down from 1500m and 800m to 400 and showed his stamina here to hold off some hard-charging opponents.
Not the fastest time, as he clocks 3.41.78, but it was a superb swim as the fast-finishing Elijah Winnington of Australia took silver and Kim Woomin claimed bronze. Brilliant by Martens - a rare German gold in the pool.
Olympics 2024: Swimming
19:46
Luke Baker
The second semi-final in the women’s 100m butterfly is unsurprisingly not as fast as Gretchen Walsh’s Olympic record in SF1!
Another American, Torri Huske, takes victory in 56.00s dead, ahead of China’s Zhang Yufei, reigning champion Margaret Mac Neil of Canada and Australia’s Emma McKeon but all of them reach the final. Walsh will take some beating tomorrow.
Now it’s the first final of the evening. The men’s 400m freestyle - arguably a warm-up for the blockbuster women’s race that will follow (Ledecky v Titmus v McIntosh) but this will still be interesting with the likes of Fei Liwei, Lukas Martens and Guilherme Costa vying for gold.
Olympics 2024: Boxing
19:42
Luke Baker
Bad news from the women’s boxing. Great Britain’s Charley Davison is out in the bantamweight division after being beaten - via a 3:2 split decision - by Hatice Akbas of Turkey.
The 30-year-old Davison is planning for this to be her final Olympic Games and she has now crashed out at the first hurdle. 2022 world champion Akbas was a tough first-round draw and the Brit heads home.
Olympics 2024: Swimming
19:37
Jamie Braidwood in Paris
Fast pool? America’s Gretchen Walsh has just set an Olympic record in the very first race of the first night session at La Defense Arena, and what a noise there was too.
Walsh was just competing in the semi-finals of the 100m butterfly, but she has set the fastest ever time in the event at the Games. Some start.
Olympics 2024: Swimming
19:36
Luke Baker
It’s the women’s 100m butterfly semi-finals first up in the pool this evening with GB’s Keanna Macinnes going in the first semi-final from lane eight. A tough ask for Macinnes who snuck into the semi-finals and she ultimately finishes eighth in the first semi-final.
USA’s Gretchen Walsh sets an Olympic record of 55.38s as she cruises into the final and wasn’t far away from a world record! Walsh a huge favourite in this event now, surely. Angelina Koehler of Germany in second and Japan’s Hirai Mizuki in third. The fastest eight swimmers across the two semi-finals will reach the final.
Olympics 2024: Swimming
19:22
Luke Baker
Ok, attention will now turn to the pool where the first swimming finals of the Olympics are taking place and there are some superstars in action.
The women’s 400m freestyle final sees the legendary Katie Ledecky taking on fierce rivals Summer McIntosh and Ariarne Titmus in arguably the biggest race of the entire meet.
Adam Peaty will also continue his quest for a historic third straight 100m breaststroke gold as he goes in the semi-finals, trying to book a spot in the final. Here are some of the race timings:
- 19:52: Women’s 400m freestyle, including Ariarne Titmus, Katie Ledecky, and SummerMcIntosh
- 20:12: Men’s 100m breaststroke semi-finals, featuring Britain’s Adam Peaty
- 20:34: Women’s 4x100m freestyle final, including Team GB quartet
- 20:44: Men’s 4x100m freestyle final, including Team GB quartet
Olympics 2024: Men’s rugby sevens gold medal match - France 28-7 Fiji
19:12
Luke Baker
An incredible gold medal match and France are deserved champions. What an inspiration Antoine Dupont was all tournament long. Just brilliant, inspired rugby from him.
Fiji finally dethroned as Olympic kings. What an atmosphere in the Stade de France
Olympics 2024: Men’s rugby sevens gold medal match - FRANCE WIN GOLD!
19:07
Luke Baker
FULL-TIME! - France 28-7 Fiji
And they’ve done it! France see the game out and they are Olympic champions on home soil. A brilliant win, with Antoine Dupont orchestrating things in the second half.
It’s incredible. Fiji dethroned and France have their first gold medal of Paris 2024.
Olympics 2024: Men’s rugby sevens gold medal match
19:06
Luke Baker
13 mins - France 21-7 Fiji
Jerry Tuwai takes a seat. Tiem-wasting plan or genuine injury? Eventually he’s forced off after receiving treatment. AND FRANCE SCORE! Who else but Antoine Dupont?
Tap and go from a penalty and he slides between tacklers and dives over the line! Easy conversion and surely France have gold in their grasp now?
Olympics 2024: Men’s rugby sevens gold medal match
19:03
Luke Baker
12 mins - France 14-7 Fiji
France are on a roll here, making ground and winning penalties. A quick Dupont tap and go before hey go wide tot he left and Timo dances through tackles. The Fijian defence holds though.
But Timo drives France within metres of the line and they’ve got a penalty coming. They try for the drop goal! Wide but the penalty coming deep in Fijian territory.
Olympics 2024: Men’s doubles tennis at Roland-Garros
19:02
Arthur Ferridge
Nadalcaraz take the first set at Roland-Garros by six games to five in what has been a fairly routine match.
The Argentine pair of Gonzalez and Molteni are keeping their opponents honest here in Paris, though the Spaniards are comfortably in the driving seat.
Olympics 2024: Men’s rugby sevens gold medal match
19:01
Luke Baker
10 mins - France 14-7 Fiji
Fiji trying to get themselves back into this match and not let their Olympic title slip away. But Joseva Talacolo, the try-scorer knocks on from the floor. French ball.
Olympics 2024: Men’s rugby sevens gold medal match
18:59
Luke Baker
8 mins - France 14-7 Fiji
WOW, WOW, WOW! Dupont comes on at half-time and of course he immediately makes a huge impact. He scoots down the left, evades Jerry Tuwai and is clear!
The covering defender catches up with the golden boy but he basketball passes inside to Aaron Grandidier to finish! The conversion added and France lead 14-7 thanks to Dupont’s magic.
Olympics 2024: Men’s rugby sevens gold medal match
18:57
Luke Baker
KICK-OFF! France 7-7 Fiji
Second half underway. Remember, France’s tactic has been to start Antoine Dupont on the bench, then bring him on early in the second half to impact the game and be there at the death.
Not long until Dupont time with this match in the balance you’d think.
Olympics 2024: Men’s rugby sevens gold medal match
18:55
Luke Baker
HALF-TIME! France 7-7 Fiji
Fiji bailed out by a penalty in their own 22 when they look under pressure and although they lose a lineout, another call goes their way for a scrum. They’ll have one more attack from deep...
Andy Timo grabs a turnover and now France will have one more chance but the ball goes loose and we’ll head to half-time. A breathless first seven minutes!
Olympics 2024: Men’s rugby sevens gold medal match
18:54
Jack Rathborn at the Stade de France
What a response! This French crowd is not fickle, their faith is entirely justified too. The class of Andy Timo, spinning and bouncing off Fiji bodies.
The noise was elevated with each meter gained. And there was Jefferson-Lee Joseph to gleefully gallop up alongside him to grab a simple score after Timo's fine work. The French crowd erupts and we're all square in this magnificent finale to the sevens.
Olympics 2024: Men’s rugby sevens gold medal match
18:52
Luke Baker
5 mins - France 7-7 Fiji
Decent spell of possession for France for the first time in this match and they level the match to the roars of the crowd! Andy Timo with a powerful carry up the middle, stepping defenders and he offloads to the supporting Jefferson-Lee Joseph who soars over the try-line with the swallow dive.
Easy conversion for Rayan Rebbadj and it’s 7-7. The Stade de France crowd are rocking now
Olympics 2024: Men’s rugby sevens gold medal match
18:49
Luke Baker
2 mins - France 0-7 Fiji
Great start for the reigning champs. Joseva Talacolo finishes off a lovely move that sees Raisuque Josaia make huge ground down the left.
Iowane Teba adds the conversion and they lead 7-0.
Olympics 2024: Men’s rugby sevens gold medal match
18:46
Luke Baker
KICK OFF! And we’re off at the Stade de France!
La Marseillaise got this crowd even more hyped (if that was possible) and we’re now just 14 minutes away from knowing who will win men’s rugby sevens gold. Unreal atmosphere.
Olympics 2024: Men’s rugby sevens gold medal match
18:43
Luke Baker
Here we go! This should be an absolute epic. Hosts France, led by the inspirational Antoine Dupont - the best rugby player in the world who has lit up the sevens circuit since making the switch from XVs earlier this year - take on two-time reigning Olympic champions and Kings of Rugby Sevens, Fiji.
The players have just walked out onto the pitch at a packed Stade de France to huge roars. The anthems of both teams will be played and then it’s game on for gold!
Olympics 2024: Rugby sevens
18:42
Jack Rathborn at the Stade de France
A quite spectacular atmosphere at the Stade de France here: Allez Les Bleus.
The French team make the slow march to the centre of the pitch, where Fiji, the two-time champions wait.
This crowd has been built up into a feverish mood, a heavyweight tussle is almost upon us.
Can Dupont inspire Les Bleus to a historic gold? Or will the kings of sevens have a third Olympic crown?
Olympics 2024: Men’s doubles tennis - ‘Nadalcaraz’ take to the court for the first time
18:38
Arthur Ferridge
The formidable Spanish doubles pairing of Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz have embarked on their Olympic journey, currently facing Argentina’s duo of Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni.
Nadal and Alcaraz have more grand slam titles between them (26) than their opponents do grand slam entries (7).
The score at the Court Philippe-Chatrier currently stands at two games to three in favour of the Spaniards, Alcaraz’s lack of doubles experience not yet causing any significant problems.
Olympics 2024: Men’s rugby sevens bronze medal match
18:23
Luke Baker
OH MY WORD! What incredible drama in the bronze medal match. South Africa win bronze but that only tells half the story.
Six-man Australia hit back with two tries in the final three minutes through Corey Toole and Henry Paterson to level the game at 19-19 and South Africa look shellshocked.
But, with the final play of the match, Selvyn Davids bursts away down the left wing, hands the ball to Shaun Williams for the try under the posts and they nick a thriller 26-19! The Blitzbokke will be on the podium despite being the final team to qualify, beating Team GB in the repechage tournament.
Olympics 2024: Men’s football
18:23
Arthur Ferridge
The United States have stormed to an early 2-0 lead over New Zealand, barely a quarter of an hour into the match at Marseille’s Velodrome.
Djorde Mihailovic dispatched a penalty straight down the middle after four minutes before centre-back Walker Zimmerman tapped in a second from close range following some set piece chaos.
At the Parc de Princes Israel and Paraguay remain deadlocked, though Paraguay were forced into an early substitution after Enso Gonzalez went down injured, leaving the pitch in tears.
Olympics 2024: Men’s rugby sevens bronze medal match
18:19
Luke Baker
Oooof! Australia captain Nick Malouf absolutely levels his South African opponent but the tackle is high, around the neck and it’s a straight red card for Malouf!
From bad to worse for the Aussies as South Africa score a second try through Zain Davids and Davids then pilfers the ball back from the kick-off and runs in for a third try!
Suddenly the game has got away from Australia as South Africa lead 19-7 with three minutes left and Australia are down to six men.
Olympics 2024: Men’s rugby sevens bronze medal match
18:11
Luke Baker
South Africa and Australia are contesting the bronze medal match in the men’s rugby sevens and a cagey first half sees the Australians leading 7-5 at the interval after one try apiece.
Barely anything in it and these last seven minutes will be decisive in determining who joins France and Fiji on the Olympic podium.
Josh Tarling gives blunt two-word response as puncture denies cyclist Olympic time trial medal
18:05
Luke Baker
Great Britain’s Josh Tarling missed out on an Olympic bronze medal in the men’s individual time trial by just 2.16 seconds after his efforts to salvage his race following an early puncture ended in heartbreak on the streets of Paris.
Tarling suffered a puncture to his front tyre and had to change his bike as he navigated the 32.4-km course, which was made dangerously wet by heavy rain. But despite that early setback, the 20-year-old Tarling managed to claw back time to threaten the medal positions.
Ultimately, though, Tarling finished agonisingly short of the podium, with Belgium’s Wout van Aert claiming bronze, Italy’s Filippo Ganna silver and Remco Evenpoel winning gold for the Belgium team. The top four finished within 28 seconds of each other and well ahead of the rest of the field. There was a further 35 seconds from Tarling to the USA’s Brandon McNulty in fifth.
Olympics 2024: Men’s rugby sevens
17:50
Luke Baker
We’re not far from crunch time at the Stade de France, with the men’s rugby sevens bronze medal match between South Africa and Australia at 6pm BST and then the big one - reigning champions Fiji against hosts and Antoine Dupont-inspired France in the gold medal match at 6.45pm BST.
They’ve been the best two teams in the competition and this is a heavyweight battle for gold. The Stade de France has been packed out all day for the matches and the atmosphere will be incredible.
Olympics 2024: Men’s canoe slalom
17:35
Luke Baker
The heats of the men’s canoe slalom singles concluded a short while ago and Team GB’s Adam Burgess cruised into the semi-finals.
He finished second in the standings after recording a best time of 90.87 seconds in the first heat, with the top 16 going through to Monday’s semi-final.
European silver medallist Burgess only trailed France’s Nicolas Gestin (88.78s) and laid down an early marker about his medal chances later in the Games.
Olympics 2024: Men’s time trial - “S*** happens” says Josh Tarling
17:09
Arthur Ferridge
Josh Tarling shared some wise words after narrowly missing out on an Olympic medal. Visibly disappointed, the 20-year-old Welshman was forced into an early bike change, falling just two seconds short of the podium places.
“S*** happens init, it just sucks, you know, everyone put a lot of effort in.”
“It was a front puncture on the rim. If it was slow I might have ridden it, but being on the rim I had to change. Right now its annoying, but we still have the road race to come.”
Olympics 2024: Men’s time trial - two late lead changes as Evenepoel grabs gold for Belgium!!
17:03
Arthur Ferridge
Filippo Ganna crosses the line in 36:27.08, flying over the line to knock Wout van Aert off top spot and put one hand on a gold medal.
Until, that is, the last man to cross the line Remco Evenepoel went one better, taking a further 15 seconds out of Ganna to put in a golden time of 36:12.16. It is a simply incredible performance from the Belgian, who bursts into tears of joy immediately after crossing the line. He will join his countryman Wout van Aert on the podium.
The touching scenes make less pleasant reading for Team GB, as Evenepoel and Ganna’s times knock Josh Tarling down to fourth. He will be left wondering where he might have finished if he had not suffered an early flat tire.
Here are your final standings in the men’s time trial:
1) R. Evenepoel (BEL) - 36:12.16
2) F. Ganna (ITA) - 36:27.08
3) W. van Aert (Bel) - 36:37.79
4) J. Tarling (GBR) - 36:39.95
5) B. McNulty (USA) - 37:16.60
Olympics 2024: Men’s time trial - Tarling crosses the line in the podium places!
16:54
Arthur Ferridge
After early technical issues forcing a bike change, Team GB’s Josh Tarling crosses the line in second place, making up a massive four seconds in the final 2km! That is some result for the man from Aberaeron.
Olympics 2024: Men’s time trial
16:51
Arthur Ferridge
Filippo Ganna has just had a massive wobble, very nearly spilling into the barriers as he came round a particularly tight corner.
In such a competitive field, that could mean the difference between a podium finish and the anonymity beyond.
Another Tarling update: with 2km still to go, the race is tricky to call, but the Welshman is on pace for third place. We have an intense finish on the way, with title challenger Evenepoel also flying towards the line.
Olympics 2024: Men’s time trial
16:45
Arthur Ferridge
Wow! Wout van Aert absolutely smashes the leading time, crossing the line over a minute ahead of previous leader Bissegger!
The new time to beat will be 36:37.79, down from 37:38.57, with eleven riders yet to finish.
Olympics 2024: Men’s time trial
16:41
Arthur Ferridge
The ever-changing top spot has a new resident: Stefan Bissegger crosses the line in 37:38.57 to knock off Vacek.
A new rider is eyeing up that top spot, though, with Remco Evenopoel 7.41 seconds ahead of Filippo Ganna after 13.1km. He still has a ways to go, but will be one to watch through the rest of the event.
Tarling is holding his own, but still struggling to make up for the time lost during his bike swap.
Olympics 2024: Men’s time trial
16:34
Arthur Ferridge
Wout van Aert seems to be on track for the top spot at the moment, recording the fastest time of the afternoon so far at the halfway point.
Crucially, Josh Tarling is only three seconds off the Belgian’s pace despite suffering a flat tire early in his outing.
As things stand, your top three remains Vacek in the gold medal spot, Mullen second, and the new addition of France’s Vauquelin in third, though this is far from final. Plenty of riders are yet to finish!
Olympics 2024: Canoe Slalom
16:33
Sonia Twigg
Women’s Kayak Single
Kimberley Woods is in ninth after the first heat of the women’s kayak singles with a time of 97.31 seconds.
France’s Camille Prignet leads the standings after heat one with a time of 94.67 seconds.
The 22 fastest after two runs qualify for the semi-final on Sunday.
The second heat will start just after 5pm BST.
Anna Henderson after cycling silver: ‘I thought I could lose the Olympics in one corner'
16:05
Jamie Braidwood
Great Britain’s Anna Henderson after navigating a slippery Paris course and treacherous rain to win a stunning silver medal in the women’s individual time trial earlier today.
On winning silver:
“I can’t believe it. I had a small feeling I could make the podium today and squeeze out some of the other riders, but I can’t believe I’ve come second behind someone like Grace [Brown, Australia’s gold medallist]. I burst into tears when I found out I was second. I just can’t stop smiling.” On the weather:
“I didn’t realise how slippery it was out there until I was on the course. I thought ‘I could lose a whole Olympic Games on one corner here’.
“I saw a lot of girls have problems today so I’m really happy I could hold it up. You try to stay relaxed but you freeze up in those corners and I was just telling myself, ‘don’t pull the brakes, stay away from the white paint’, it was about taking it step by step. That plan paid off and here I am, I can’t believe it.”
Olympics 2024: Men’s canoe slalom
16:04
Luke Baker
The heats of the men’s canoe slalom singles are underway and Team GB’s Adam Burgess is well on course to reach the semi-finals.
He currently sits second in the standings after recording a time of 90.87 seconds in heat one, with the top 16 after two runs going through to Monday’s semi-final.
European silver medallist Burgess only trails France’s Nicolas Gestin (by 0.97s) and as long as he basically doesn’t capsize on his second run, he’ll be safely through to the semis. Those second runs are getting underway shortly, at 4.10pm BST.
