Letsile Tebogo made history by winning Olympic gold in the men's 200m at the Paris 2024 Games, clocking an African record time of 19.46 seconds and becoming the first African to secure this title. His victory came at the expense of Noah Lyles, who finished with bronze after revealing he tested positive for Covid just days prior. Meanwhile, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the USA shattered her own world record in the women's 400m hurdles, winning gold with a time of 50.37 seconds. Other notable performances included Grant Holloway’s victory in the men's 110m hurdles and Arshad Nadeem's Olympic record throw in the men's javelin. Tebogo dedicated his win to his late mother, Seratiwa, who passed away earlier this year, while also celebrating his achievement with a tribute to Chelsea's Cole Palmer. This night of competition showcased the depth and talent of athletes, particularly from the USA and Africa.