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Paris 2024 Olympics Highlights Day 16: Sifan Hassan’s Marathon Triumph & USA's Final Gold Rush

Paris 2024 Olympics Highlights Day 16: Sifan Hassan’s Marathon Triumph & USA's Final Gold Rush Day 16 of the Paris 2024 Olympics delivered a breathtaking finale! Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands capped off her incredible Olympic journey by winning gold in the women's marathon, setting a new Olympic record in the process. Competing in the 5K, 10K, and marathon over nine days, Hassan’s triumph is one of the most remarkable feats in Olympic history. The U.S. women’s basketball team secured their eighth consecutive gold medal with a nail-biting 67-66 victory over France. Diana Taurasi, though she didn’t play in the final, became the most decorated Olympic basketball player with six gold medals. In track cycling, Jennifer Valente added another gold to her collection in the women’s omnium, making her the most decorated U.S. women's cyclist in history. New Zealand’s Ellesse Andrews also made history, becoming the first Kiwi to earn three cycling medals in a single Olympics. The final day saw Italy claim their first-ever Olympic gold in women's volleyball, while Serbia continued their dominance in men’s water polo, winning gold for the third consecutive Games. The U.S. men’s water polo team won bronze, their first medal in the sport since 2008. As the Games concluded, the United States topped the medal table with 126 total medals, including 40 golds. China, Japan, Australia, and France rounded out the top five. Thank you for joining us throughout the Paris 2024 Olympics! Stay tuned as we look forward to the Paralympics and the journey to LA 2028! Watch now and relive all the unforgettable moments of the final day! Olympics, Paris 2024, Olympic Games, Sifan Hassan, Women's Marathon, Team USA, Jennifer Valente, Women's Basketball, Diana Taurasi, Volleyball, Italy Volleyball, USA Volleyball, Men's Water Polo, Serbia Water Polo, USA Water Polo, Track Cycling, Ellesse Andrews, Harrie Lavreysen, Olympic Records, Final Medal Table, Olympic Highlights, Day 16, Olympic Recap, Closing Ceremony, LA 2028

Olympic Highlights Day 15: USA Sweeps 4x400m Relays

Olympic Highlights Day 15: USA Sweeps 4x400m Relays Day 15 of the Paris Olympics brought record-breaking performances and historic moments! The U.S. swept both the men's and women's 4x400m relays in stunning fashion, with the women setting a new American record and the men breaking the Olympic record. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone added another gold to her collection, and 16-year-old Quincy Wilson became the youngest male Olympic track and field gold medalist ever. Lydia Ko made history by winning gold in women’s golf, becoming the first golfer ever to earn three Olympic medals. In the women's 100m hurdles, Team USA's Masai Russell claimed gold in her Olympic debut, defeating the defending champion, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn. In other highlights, Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia set a new Olympic record to win the men's marathon, and France's volleyball team defended their title with a gold medal win over Poland. Brooke Raboutou earned silver in the women's bouldering and lead combined final, while Grant Fisher became the first U.S. man to medal in both the 5000m and 10,000m with his bronze finish. The day also saw dramatic showdowns in high jump, rhythmic gymnastics, taekwondo, and more. Don’t miss any of the action—subscribe now and turn on notifications!

Olympic Highlights Day 14 : Don't drop the relay baton USA!!!

Olympic Highlights Day 14 : Don't drop the relay baton USA!!! Day 14 at the Paris Olympics was packed with jaw-dropping performances and historic firsts! The U.S. women's 4x100m relay team blazed to gold, holding off Great Britain and Germany in a thrilling final. Rai Benjamin finally dethroned Karsten Warholm in the men’s 400m hurdles, securing a long-awaited gold for Team USA. In weightlifting, Olivia Reeves set a new Olympic record, claiming gold, while the USA women's basketball team dominated Australia to advance to the gold medal game. Breaking made its Olympic debut with Ami clinching the first-ever gold in this exciting new event. Spain and France faced off in an epic men’s soccer final that ended in a 5-3 victory for Spain after extra time. Helen Maroulis added a third Olympic medal to her collection with a bronze in wrestling, and the U.S. men's volleyball team secured bronze with a win over Italy. Brazil celebrated its first women’s beach volleyball gold since 1996, thanks to the duo Ana Patricia/Duda. Meanwhile, the men’s 4x100m relay saw an upset with Canada taking gold as Team USA struggled. Nafissatou Thiam made history by winning her third consecutive Olympic heptathlon title, narrowly defeating KJT. Beatrice Chebet completed an Olympic double with a win in the women’s 10,000m, and teenage climber Toby Roberts soared to gold in the men's boulder and lead final. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s action, the biggest day of medals in Olympic history, with 40 golds up for grabs! Don’t miss out on these incredible Olympic moments—subscribe and hit the notification bell! Olympics, Paris 2024, Olympic Games, 4x100m relay, Rai Benjamin, Karsten Warholm, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Olivia Reeves, USA Basketball, Breaking, Ami, Spain vs France, Soccer Final, Helen Maroulis, Kristina Teachout, Taekwondo, USA Volleyball, Ana Patricia Duda, Beach Volleyball, Nafissatou Thiam, KJT, Beatrice Chebet, Open Water Swimming, Toby Roberts, Sport Climbing, Jack Carlin, Elinor Barker, Neah Evans, Track Cycling, Artistic Swimming, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Athletics, Boxing, Gold Medals, Olympic Recap, Day 14, Olympic Highlights, Women’s 100m Hurdles, Men’s Marathon, Women’s Javelin, Sport Climbing, Skateboarding, Taekwondo, Volleyball, USA, Team GB, Sports, Olympics 2024Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcriptPass the Baton Show72 subscribers [https://www.youtube.com/@TheSportsRound-Up]Videos [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzBlvI4OMb5OYNOV_Hcq-Fg/videos]About [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzBlvI4OMb5OYNOV_Hcq-Fg/about]Show less

Olympic Highlights Day 13 : Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Shatters World Record Again!

Olympic Highlights Day 13 : Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Shatters World Record Again! Day 13 at the Paris Olympics brought incredible highs and unforgettable moments! Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone once again rewrote history by breaking her own world record in the women’s 400m hurdles, clocking in at an astonishing 50.37 seconds—a time that would almost qualify her for the 400m flat final! Meanwhile, Emma Finucane earned a bronze for Great Britain in the women's keirin, and the USA men’s basketball team narrowly edged out Serbia to secure a spot in the gold medal match against France, with Stephen Curry dropping a tournament-high 36 points. In track and field, Tara Davis soared in the women’s long jump, claiming gold with two 7m+ jumps. Grant Holloway dominated the men’s 110m hurdles, finally securing the gold medal he’s been chasing, and the men’s 200m final saw Tenorio of Ecuador taking gold in a hard-fought race. Pakistan celebrated its first-ever athletics Olympic medal with Nadeem’s phenomenal 92.97m throw in the men’s javelin. The day concluded with the first day of the heptathlon, where KJT started strong but faces stiff competition heading into Day 2. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s coverage, featuring the men’s sprint cycling finals, women’s Madison, the women’s 100m hurdles final, the thrilling 4x100m relay finals, and the debut of Olympic breakdancing! Watch Now & Subscribe for Daily Olympic Updates! Tags: Olympics, Paris 2024, Olympic Games, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, 400m hurdles, World Record, Grant Holloway, Tara Davis, Long Jump, Emma Finucane, Women’s Keirin, USA Basketball, Stephen Curry, Nadeem Javelin, Neeraj Chopra, Anna Cockrell, Femke Bol, 110m hurdles, Men’s 200m, Heptathlon, KJT, Nafi Thiam, Anna Hall, Track and Field, Athletics, Cycling, Team USA, Team GB, Breakdancing, Olympic Recap, Olympic Highlights, Day 13, Boxing, Water Polo, Sports, Olympics 2024, Olympic Moments, Olympic Records

Olympic Highlights Day 12: Quincy Hall’s Epic 400m Finish

Olympic Highlights Day 12: Quincy Hall’s Epic 400m Finish Welcome to Day 12 of "Pass The Baton," your daily 9-minute Olympics Recap with me, Arj Thiruchelvam! Today’s highlights include: Quincy Hall’s Stunning 400m Victory: Quincy Hall claims gold in the men’s 400m with a lifetime best of 43.40 seconds, becoming the fourth fastest man in history. Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks the European record but settles for silver. Cycling History: Team USA's women’s pursuit team wins their first-ever Olympic gold, with New Zealand and Great Britain rounding out the podium. Dramatic Athletics: Nina Kennedy wins gold in the women’s pole vault, Roje Stona surprises everyone with a 70m throw in the men’s discus to claim Jamaica’s first gold in the event. 3000m Steeplechase Chaos: El Bakkali takes gold amidst a challenging race, with a surprise silver for the USA's Rooks, while Girma suffers a fall but is reported to be recovering in hospital. Skateboarding Milestones: Australia’s Keegan Palmer dominates the men’s park event. Odd Moment of the Day: Andy MacDonald, 51, competes for Great Britain in skateboarding after gaining citizenship, inspired by a career resurgence. Romantic Proposal: France’s Finot proposes to her boyfriend at the Games. Coming up on Day 13: Men’s 200m Final: Can Noah Lyles break Usain Bolt’s world record? Men’s Javelin: Will Neeraj Chopra secure a second gold for India? Women’s 400m Hurdles: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone vs. Femke Bol in what could be a historic race. Stay tuned for all the action! Don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a comment, and share our channel with your friends.