In a record-breaking performance at the Paris Olympics, the Dutch men's team sprint cycling team, consisting of Harrie Lavreysen, Roy van den Berg, and Jeffrey Hoogland, won gold and set a new world record with a time of 40.949 seconds. The British women's team also shattered the world record in the team sprint event with a time of 45.472 seconds during the Olympic qualifiers. Ireland had a historic showing with Daniel Wiffen winning gold in the 800 freestyle and setting an Olympic record, while Mona McSharry earned a bronze in the 100 breaststroke. Additionally, both Irish men's and women's 4x100m medley relay teams set new national records.