Great Britain Wins 4x200m Freestyle Relay Gold

Great Britain successfully defended their men's 4x200 metres freestyle relay title at the Paris 2024 Olympics, clocking a time of 6:59.43 to secure their first swimming gold of the Games. The quartet, consisting of James Guy, Tom Dean, Matthew Richards, and Duncan Scott, finished 1.35 seconds ahead of the United States, while Australia took the bronze. Scott's impressive anchor leg of 1:43.95 not only sealed the victory but also marked a significant comeback after he placed fourth in the individual event just a day prior. This win is historic as it marks the first time a British relay team has retained an Olympic title in swimming or athletics. Additionally, Team GB's Nathan Hales achieved gold in trap shooting, setting an Olympic record with a score of 48/50, marking Britain's first gold in shooting since London 2012. Overall, the Games have seen a mix of near-misses and significant wins for Team GB, with more medal opportunities expected in the coming events.