What’s Happening on Day Nine of the Paris 2024 Olympics

Athletics Excitement at Stade de France
The men’s 100 metres final at Stade de France will be a highlight, featuring American sprinter Noah Lyles aiming for an Olympic sprint double. Jamaican Kishane Thompson and Kenyan Ferdinand Omanyala, the second-fastest man this year, will also be in the mix. In women’s high jump, Ukrainian Yaroslava Mahuchikh will seek to add Olympic gold to her World Championship title, following her recent world record-setting jump of 2.10 metres.

Swimming Competition Concludes with Thrilling Finals
The final day of swimming at La Defense Arena promises excitement with four gold medals up for grabs. Swedish swimmer Sarah Sjoestroem, the world record holder, is the favorite for the 50m freestyle. Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen aims to complete the distance double, having won gold in the 800m freestyle and topping the 1,500m freestyle heats. The night will culminate with the men’s and women’s 4x100m medley relay finals, featuring a fierce competition between the United States and France.

Blockbuster Tennis Final at Roland Garros
The men’s singles final at Roland Garros will see Serbia’s Novak Djokovic face Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic is seeking his first Olympic gold to add to his 24 Grand Slam titles, while Alcaraz, who defeated Djokovic at Wimbledon, enters as the favorite.

Artistic Gymnastics Medal Events
The artistic gymnastics competition will see the awarding of gold medals in the women’s uneven bars, with French-born Algerian Kaylia Nemour among the contenders. The men’s rings and vault finals will also take place, with Simone Biles observing from the sidelines.

Badminton Men’s Doubles Final
In badminton, the men’s doubles final features a clash between China and Taiwan. Reigning men’s singles champion Viktor Axelsen will compete against India’s Lakshya Sen in what promises to be a high-stakes match.