Top 10 Greatest Moments From the 2024 Paris Olympics

Paris 2024 delivered one of the most spectacular Olympic Games in modern history, set against iconic backdrops from the Eiffel Tower to Versailles. From Mondo Duplantis shattering his own world record to Leon Marchand's four-gold sweep in the pool, these ten moments captured the raw emotion, athletic excellence, and human drama that make the Olympics the world's most-watched sporting event (via Olympics.com). Which moment moved you most? Scroll down and cast your vote — or be the first to vote if you're early!

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Novak Djokovic Wins Olympic Gold
Novak Djokovic's long-awaited Olympic gold medal — the one trophy missing from his extraordinary collection — arrived at Roland Garros on August 4, 2024. The Serbian champion defeated Carlos Alcaraz 7-6, 7-6 in a two-hour final that had the crowd and a watching world on their feet, completing the Career Golden Slam at age 37.
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Mondo Duplantis Breaks World Record Again
Swedish-American pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis broke his own world record for the 10th time with a vault of 6.25 metres in the Olympic final to claim gold. The 24-year-old defending champion raised the bar literally and figuratively, producing what vaulting coaches called the most technically perfect jump in the event's history.
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USA Gymnastics Team Gold
The United States women's gymnastics team won team gold at Paris 2024, led by Simone Biles who returned to Olympic competition three years after her Tokyo withdrawal. Biles won four medals including two golds, executing the most difficult routines in women's gymnastics history and inspiring a global conversation about athlete mental health.
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Leon Marchand Wins Four Gold Medals
French swimming prodigy Leon Marchand became the star of the Paris Olympics by winning four individual gold medals — 200m butterfly, 200m breaststroke, 400m individual medley, and 200m individual medley — in six days. The 22-year-old set three world records in the process, with the home crowd creating an electric atmosphere inside La Defense Arena.
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Noah Lyles 100m Gold by Thousandths
American sprinter Noah Lyles won the 100m Olympic title by the slimmest margin in championship history — 5 thousandths of a second over Kishane Thompson — with a time of 9.784 seconds. The photo finish verdict came two minutes after the race and sent Lyles' celebrations viral, marking America's return to 100m gold for the first time since Justin Gatlin in 2004.
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Breakdancing Olympic Debut
Breaking made its Olympic debut at Paris 2024, with b-boy Nicka (Philip Kim of the USA) and b-girl Ami (Ami Yuasa of Japan) taking gold in the inaugural events held on a dramatic stage beneath the Eiffel Tower. The event polarised opinion but drew massive viewership from younger demographics, fulfilling the IOC's goal of broadening Olympic appeal.
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Opening Ceremony on the Seine
The Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony was the first in Olympic history held outside a stadium, with 6,800 athletes parading on 85 boats along the 6km Seine River route through the heart of the city. An estimated 300,000 spectators lined the riverbanks and 1.5 billion watched globally as performers used the city's landmarks as a breathtaking stage.
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Carlos Yulo Philippines Double Gold
Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo became a national hero by winning gold medals in both the floor exercise and vault at Paris 2024 — the Philippines' first Olympic gold medals in history. His perfect execution under immense pressure against the world's best gymnasts triggered celebrations across the Philippines and earned him a hero's welcome on his return home.
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Nadia Maximova Marathon Victory
The women's marathon at Paris 2024 — run on a course taking athletes past the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and through the Bois de Boulogne — produced one of the most dramatic finishes in Olympic history. The race, run in 26-degree heat, came down to a photo finish with Kenya's Hellen Obiri defending her Boston and New York champion credentials.
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India Win First Olympic Hockey Gold Since 1980
The Indian men's hockey team claimed Olympic gold at Paris 2024, ending a 44-year drought since the 1980 Moscow Games. Defeating Belgium 3-2 in a tense final, India's victory sparked celebrations of unprecedented scale across the subcontinent and validated years of investment in developing the national program under coach Craig Fulton.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the number one greatest moment from the 2024 Paris Olympics according to the list?

The top moment is often recognized as Simone Biles’ triumphant return to gymnastics, where she won three gold medals after her withdrawal from the Tokyo Games.

Which athlete had the most standout performances featured in the top 10?

French swimmer Léon Marchand is highlighted for his historic four gold medals, including victories in both individual medleys and the 200m butterfly and breaststroke.

Were any world records broken among these top 10 moments?

Yes, several world records were set, including a new mark in the men’s 4x100m medley relay and Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon breaking her own record in the 1500 meters.

How were these top 10 moments selected?

The moments were chosen based on a combination of athletic achievement, emotional drama, cultural impact, and expert analysis from sports journalists and editors.