The Olympics is an absolute emotional roller coaster to watch.
), and sprinting to their social media to learnevery little detail about them.
Youre in luck: Here are the most thrilling gold-medal moments from the2024 Paris Olympics.
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Crossing the finish line in 10.72 seconds, Alfred outran the favorite to win,Shacarri Richardson.
They certainly were: Saint Lucianresidentseven travelers and airport workers in oneviral TikTokgathered across the country towatch her win.
But until this years Games, he had yet to add an Olympic gold to the long list.
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At 37, hes also theoldest championin the event.
What made the moment even more historic?
The two Americans bowed down to Andrade in a heartwarming display of sportsmanship.
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ButGabby Thomasisnt like most epidemiologists.
Im still wrapping my head around that.
The 1-0 victory gave Team USA its first gold medal in Olympic womens soccer since 2012.
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