Ellie Aldridge of Great Britain made history by winning the first-ever Olympic gold medal in kitesurfing at the Paris 2024 Games, overcoming light winds and stiff competition from France's Lauriane Nolot. This victory was a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing regatta for Team GB. The U.S. women's 4x400m relay team dominated the qualifiers, setting the fastest time of 3:21.44, while Jamaica's men's 4x100m relay team failed to reach the final for the first time in 20 years due to baton exchange errors. France, Great Britain, and the Netherlands also secured spots in the women's 4x400m final.