2024 Paris Olympics Medal and Highlights Update

Caden Cunningham narrowly missed becoming Great Britain's first male Olympic taekwondo gold medalist, settling for silver after a thrilling match against Iran's Arian Salimi. Former Alabama athlete Shelby McEwen earned a silver medal in the men's high jump, losing to New Zealand’s Hamish Kerr in a jump-off. Kenny Bednarek of Team USA secured a silver medal in the men's 200-meter race, upsetting favorite Noah Lyles. The 2024 Olympics have seen numerous romantic moments, including a surprise marriage proposal by Chinese badminton star Liu Yuchen to his partner Huang Ya Qiong after her gold medal win. Australia's outstanding performance per capita is highlighted by their impressive 14 gold medals, making them a world leader based on population. The United States continues to lead the overall medal count with 24 golds and 86 medals as of now.