Noemie Fox, the younger sister of three-time Olympic gold medallist Jessica Fox, captured the first-ever Olympic kayak cross gold medal in Paris. This victory allowed the Fox family to sweep all women's canoe slalom events at the Games, with Noemie adding to her sister's earlier wins in the canoe and kayak events. Despite Jessica's elimination in the same heat due to a gate error, she supported Noemie wholeheartedly. Noemie credited her motivation to BMX champion Saya Sakakibara rather than her sister. The event was marked by a dramatic final where Noemie overtook Great Britain's Kimberley Woods and held off local favorite Angele Hug. This accomplishment follows Noemie's late qualification in June and showcases her determination and skill in the debut of this new Olympic event.