Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle set a new world record on Wednesday by finishing the men’s 100-meter freestyle in 46.40 seconds. This victory helped China maintain its lead on the medal table with nine gold medals. In tennis, Novak Djokovic advanced in the men’s singles quarterfinals, while Rafa Nadal saw an elimination in the men’s doubles.
France and Great Britain won gold medals in triathlon events after concerns over water quality in the Seine were put to rest. Katie Ledecky secured her seventh individual Olympic gold medal in women’s swimming, while France’s Leon Marchand emerged victorious in the men’s races. Guatemala’s Adriana Ruano won her country’s first-ever gold medal in shooting.
Canada’s women’s football team lost their appeal to overturn a six-point deduction following a spying scandal. The US and Spain topped the women’s football group stages. The opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games faced controversy over a drag queen performance, but the performer had no regrets. Japan’s Shinnosuke Oka emerged as the men’s all-around gymnastics champion.
A fencing controversy between Hong Kong and Italy resulted in mocking comments, with Pizza Hut offering free pineapple toppings to celebrate the win. China and Argentina secured gold medals in the freestyle BMX events. ADVERTISEMENT
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