Australia has achieved its best-ever performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing a record 18 gold medals, surpassing their previous high of 17 from Athens 2004 and Tokyo 2020. Key victories included golds in pole vault, men's skateboarding, and sailing, with significant contributions from athletes like Matt Wearn and Keegan Palmer. The nation is now third in the overall medal tally behind the United States and China. New Zealand athletes are also competing fiercely, with several in contention for medals, including the Nacra pair Dawson and Wilkinson, and the men's K4 team. The Paris Olympics continue to see intense competition with countries like Great Britain and the Netherlands also making significant strides.