We can count on the Olympics to give us some pretty historic moments, and the Summer Games in Paris certainly delivered. From Novak Djokovic completing the Golden Slam to Simone Biles making gymnastics history, we’re bringing you five athletes who broke new ground in Paris.
Novak Djokovic
Tennis giant Novak Djokovic finally completed the career Golden Slam after winning the gold medal that’s been eluding him for years, becoming the oldest Olympic champion in men’s singles in the process.
Mijaín Lopez
The 2024 Paris Olympics marked a swan song for the wrestling star Mijaín López. He went out on a high and made history as the first and only athlete to win five consecutive gold medals in the same individual event.
Simone Biles
Simone Biles left Paris with three golds and one silver, bringing her total of Olympic medals to 11—a new record for the most Olympic medals won by an American gymnast.
Katie Ledecky
The American swimmer won one silver and one bronze in Paris for a total of 14 medals. She thus became the fifth most decorated athlete in Olympic history and the most decorated female swimmer.
Armand Duplantis
The Swedish pole vaulter found viral fame after winning his second gold in Paris and managed to break his own record with an astounding 6.25m jump.