American Cole Hocker delivered a stunning win in the men's 1,500 meters at the 2024 Summer Olympics, setting a new Olympic record and securing the gold, while teammate Yared Nuguse took bronze, marking the first time in over a century that Team USA won two medals in this event. In women's discus, Valarie Allman became the first U.S. woman to win back-to-back Olympic golds with a throw of 69.50 meters, surpassing competitors from China and Croatia. Additionally, American Sam Kendricks captured silver in the pole vault, behind Sweden's world record-breaker Armand Duplantis. France advanced to the women's handball semi-finals by defeating Germany, positioning themselves for another potential gold. The men's and women's 3,000m steeplechase, a unique event with historical roots, is set to continue its storied presence at the Olympics.