The Paris 2024 Olympics has been jam-packed with special moments for athletes from across the globe. As the top-tier talents showcase their skills over the second week, here are three of the best moments for Australia in the first week of competition.
1. Jessica Fox’s slalom double-act
Originally born in France, Australian canoe slalom veteran Jessica Fox cemented her legacy as one of the greatest paddlers of all time with a stunning golden double. The 30-year-old from New South Wales defended her Olympic title in the C1 event before going on to claim her first-ever gold medal in the K1 category, solidifying her position as the undisputed queen of the sport.
2. Ariarne Titmus’ 200-metre freestyle domination
Hailing from Tasmania, 23-year-old swimming sensation Ariarne Titmus added another Olympic gold to her collection with a dominant display in the 200-metre freestyle final. The 22-year-old powered home cementing her status as one of the world’s best middle-distance freestyle swimmers and underlining Australia’s strength in the pool.
3. Grace Brown securing Australia’s first gold medal
It was a momentous day for Australia as cyclist Grace Brown stormed to victory in the women’s time trial road cycling event, becoming the first Australian athlete to secure a gold medal at Paris. The 30-year-old hailing from Camperdown in Victoria’s South West produced a stunning ride to edge out her rivals.
