Today’s excitement was off the charts! Day three’s events were a rollercoaster of thrills, but stealing the spotlight was the men’s 100m final – a race that had fans across the world on the edge of their seats from start to finish. In today’s edition of Torch Talk, we recap…
– Noah Lyles wins the first Olympic gold of his career by taking the 100m crown over Jamaica's Kishane Thompson. Both men ran 9.79 and the gold was decided by thousandths-of-a-second. American Fred Kerley came through for bronze in 9.81.
– World record holder Yaroslava Mahuchikh won her first Olympic high jump title with a mark of 2.00m. Australia's Nicola Olyslagers won her second straight Olympic silver, while Iryna Gershchenko and Eleanor Patterson tied on countback for the bronze medal.
– Ethan Katzberg won the Olympic gold in the men's hammer with a mark of 84.12m, the second-best mark in Olympic history. It was the largest margin of victory since 1920. Hungary's Bence Halasz took silver and Ukraine's Mykhaylo Kokhan took bronze.
– Grant Holloway posted the fastest time of the Olympic 110m hurdles qualifying by a HUGE margin, clocking a 13.01 to win his heat by 0.41 seconds.
– The women’s 800m finalists were determined: Keely Hodgkinson, Tsige Duguma, Prudence Sekgodiso, Shafiqua Maloney, Juliette Whittaker, Rénelle Lamote, Mary Moraa, and Worknesh Mesele.
– The men’s 1500m finalists were determined: Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Josh Kerr, Cole Hocker, Brian Komen, Stefan Nillessen, Pietro Arese, Yared Nuguse, Hobbs Kessler, Neil Gourley, Niels Laros, Timothy Cheruiyot, and Narve Gilje Nordås.
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Fred Kerley is an American sprinter who competes in the 100m, 200m, and 400m events. He gained prominence with his unique versatility across sprint distances and has achieved significant success on the global stage, including winning medals in major championships such as the Olympics and World Athletics Championships.
Nicola Olyslagers is an accomplished Australian high jumper who has represented her country at major international competitions, including the Olympics and World Championships. Known for her impressive performances, she has earned a reputation as one of the top high jumpers in the world, securing medals and setting personal bests along the way.
Rénelle Lamote is a French middle-distance runner specializing in the 800 meters. She has competed in various international competitions, including the European Championships and the World Championships. Lamote has consistently been among the top European competitors in her event, showcasing her prowess on the track with her speed and strategic racing.
Eleanor Patterson is a renowned Australian high jumper, celebrated for her impressive achievements on the international stage. She became a household name by winning the gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games at just 18 years old. Over the years, Patterson has consistently performed at the highest levels, including appearances at the World Championships and the Olympic Games.
