On August 11, 2024, the Olympic Games in Paris are coming to a close, and the race for the top spot in the medal standings is reaching its peak. The United States team is leading in the overall medal count, but China is ahead by one gold medal. All eyes are on the final day, with 23 sets of medals up for grabs. The U.S. has a strong chance of catching and surpassing China in the number of gold medals.
For China, the main hope for gold is in the women's weightlifting tournament in the +81 kg category. World record holder Li Wenwen is competing in this category. Her performance could be decisive for the Chinese team and earn the country another gold medal, strengthening their position in the medal standings.
The U.S. team has several finals on the last day of the Olympics with high chances of victory. These include:
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Women's Wrestling Final (76 kg): Kennedy Blades from the U.S. will face Yuka Kagami from Japan. Blades, one of the leading athletes in her category, is aiming for victory to bring the U.S. a gold medal.
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Women's Volleyball Final: In this final, the U.S. team will compete against Italy. The U.S. women's team, known for their strong play, is determined to win and confident in their abilities.
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Women's Basketball Final: The U.S. will face France. The U.S. basketball team is traditionally one of the strongest in the world, and their final game promises to be intense and exciting.
Other Finals
In addition, the final day will feature finals in other sports, such as:
- Three cycling finals.
- Modern pentathlon.
- Men's handball final.
- Men's water polo.
In these disciplines, neither China nor the U.S. has a chance for gold, but the tension and competition for prize places promise to be no less thrilling.
Medal standings of the 2024 Olympic Games as of the morning of August 11.
