Search results for:
On a sun-kissed Saturday afternoon in the stunning surrounds of the Palace of Versailles a new Olympic Games champion was crowned in the Men’s Final of Modern Pentathlon. Here is a rapid round-up of athlete reaction from the Mixed Zone after the Men’s Final at Paris 2024:
- First African Modern Pentathlon champion sets new overall world record
- Silver medallist Sato secures Japan’s first Olympic pentathlon podium
- Malan breaks Italy’s 32-year wait with Paris 2024 bronze
PARIS, FRANCE: August 10, 2024 – Ahmed Elgendy of Egypt is the Olympic champion, becoming the first athlete from Africa to win the ultimate prize in Modern Pentathlon.
Kerenza Bryson of Great Britain set a new Olympic record for overall Modern Pentathlon points as she crossed first to win Semi-final A at Paris 2024.
Michelle Gulyas of Hungary performed strongly to win Semi-final B of the Modern Pentathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, pausing to cross the line together with Elodie Clouvel of France and Laura Heredia of Spain.
On a gloriously sunny Sunday afternoon in the historic surrounds of the Palace of Versailles a new Olympic Games champion was crowned in the Women’s Final of Modern Pentathlon. Here is a rapid round-up of athlete reaction from the Mixed Zone after the Women’s Final at Paris 2024:
- World record-breaker joins pentathlon’s longest list of champions
- Clouvel (FRA) overcomes her demons with astonishing second Olympic silver
- World champion Seong (KOR) adds Olympic bronze to her medal collection
Michelle Gulyas has entered the pantheon of Olympic champions from Hungary, the most prolific nation in the history of Modern Pentathlon at the Games.
- More than 63,000 spectators pack out stands to create unforgettable event
- IOC President, Vice President and Members watch spellbinding Finals
- President Dr Schormann tells Olympic fans to expect another event at LA28
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games Modern Pentathlon has been hailed as a “groundbreaking success” after the world’s most versatile athletes thrilled more than 63,000 spectators and millions on TV and online.
In the immediate aftermath of their competitions at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, 28 Olympic pentathletes spoke about their future in Modern Pentathlon.
WOMEN’S FINAL
ELODIE CLOUVEL (FRA)
- Post-Games interviews find vast majority of elite athletes open to new era
- Veterans such as Asadauskaite (LTU) and Clouvel (FRA) plan to continue
- Yasser Hefny OLY thanks athletes for “immensely heartening” interviews
The immense success of Modern Pentathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the sport’s exciting future were reflected in the views of dozens of elite athletes expressed immediately after their Olympic quests ended.
Photo: Hungarian NOC
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games created many unforgettable moments, across all sports, for thousands of athletes and officials as well as spectators and audiences.
I’m not talking here about the incredible moments of athletic endeavour, which were well documented by all media. I’m talking about the magical sporting gestures that reminded us all about the values that make the Olympic movement special.