Paris 2024 close with USA on top of ranking again, but there are some extraordinary facts that will keep this Olympic Games in mind as a milestone…
Discussion is open. If Paris 2024 has been maybe too much French, or magniloquent. For sure Paris 2024 Olympic Games were a landmark event, showcasing a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and athletic excellence.
Held in one of the world’s most iconic cities, the Games were not only about sports but also celebrated history, culture, and sustainability. With historic venues like the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées as backdrops, the Games saw the introduction of new sports such as breakdancing, along with record-breaking performances. Gender equality reached a milestone with an equal number of male and female athletes, highlighting a commitment to inclusivity. Sustainability was also a key focus, with eco-friendly practices setting new standards for future Olympic events. The Games saw outstanding performances from countries like the United States, which dominated the medal tally, and Italy’s Lombardy region, which emerged as an unexpected powerhouse, matching Brazil’s gold medal count (three).
Paris 2024 not only elevated the athletes but also integrated the arts, ensuring that the Olympic spirit resonated across all aspects of the event.
10 things to remembered
Here are 10 of the best events and facts about the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
10 Historic Marathon Route – The marathon followed the iconic route of the 1789 Women’s March on Versailles, blending sports with history as athletes ran from Paris to Versailles and back.
9 Breakdancing Debut – Breakdancing made its Olympic debut in Paris 2024, captivating audiences with dynamic and creative routines. Breakdance immediately became viral on most social networks with footages and memes.
8 Record-Breaking Performances – Numerous world records were shattered, particularly in athletics (pole vault was the most important) and swimming, showcasing some peak performance from top athletes.
7 Gender Equality Milestone – For the first time, the Olympic Games achieved full gender parity, with an equal number of male and female athletes participating.
6 Iconic Venues – Events took place at historical and picturesque venues like the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, and Grand Palais, blending the charm of Paris with the spirit of the Olympics. May be swimming on Seine was not the best idea ever…
5 Eco-Friendly Games – Paris 2024 set new standards for sustainability, with the Olympic Village powered by renewable energy and extensive use of recycled materials in infrastructure.
4 Lombardy’s Success – Lombardy region of Italy that will host next 2026 in Milano and Cortina brought 72 athlets and shined brightly, winning multiple gold medals, including three coming the small town of Roncadelle, that with less than 10k people, matched Brazil’s total gold count (200 millions).
3 Team USA’s Dominance – The United States once again led the overall medal count, with outstanding performances in athletics, women’s football, gymnastics and swimming: 40 gold medals like China, but with many more silvers and bronzes.
2 French Triumph – France celebrated a golden victory in men’s handball and volleyball, trying not successfully to beat once more the American Dream Team in basket in men and women competition. In a home-made Olympic Games edition France claims its status as one of the sport’s powerhouses.
1 Artistic Integration – Paris 2024 seamlessly integrated art and culture into the Games, with live performances and exhibitions highlighting French artistic heritage. Both Opening and Closing Ceremony paid a well-deserved tribute to French contribution to modern sports. Starting from De Coubertin.
Next Olympic Games
Olympic Games will now restart on February 6th, 2026, for Milano-Cortina winter games. To come back to USA, Los Angeles, in 2028. Games of the XXXIV Olympiad will host 35 discplines and will be opened at SoFi Memorial Coliseum Stadium by next USA President on July 14th, 2028.
