There were 14 individual and one team event in the judo competition at Paris 2024, and although Japan topped the medal table with three gold, two silver and three bronze medals, it wasn't exactly the result they wanted.

After 10 months of captivity, the American basketball star had said she felt "safe" coming into the 2024 Games in the French capital as she looked for her third gold Olympic medal, which she claimed on Sunday when Team USA defeated host France (67-66) in the final.

Former Olympic springboard diving champion Tom Daley, Britain's most decorated diver, said on Monday it was the "right time" to retire.

The Spanish women's tWater Polo team finally made their dream of a podium finish come true. It was the only trophy they had yet to win after a decade of success.

Just as the Chateau de Versailles witnessed the last royal reign of France, it paid testament to the final stages of modern pentathlon as we know it, as the Olympics bids adieu to one of the most controversial disciplines of the sport.

The country with the most medals in all fencing events was Japan, having won two gold, one silver and two bronze medals. The country with the second largest haul was the United States with a total of two gold, one silver and one bronze medal. South Korea won two gold medals and one silver medal.

China's female boxers have made an Olympic breakthrough in Paris with their first golds. Women's boxing made its Olympic debut at London 2012 and after some near-misses, China struck gold this week with three titles in as many days at Roland Garros.

As expected, Umar Kremlev welcomed his counterpart's announcement that he would not renew his term as chair of the International Olympic Committee and the organisation would hold elections in 2025.

Patrons of McDonald's in France may have fewer options to dip their chicken nuggets in after the company took to social media to joke about their disappointment after France lost to the USA in the men's Olympic basketball gold medal match.

Remco Evenepoel leaves the Olympic Games as a legend at the age of 24. The indomitable Belgian cried like a child as he crossed the finish line under the Eiffel Tower after 273 kilometres in the road race.

The two European powerhouses led a regatta that had it all: world records, epic comebacks, roaring crowds, and key figures like the Sinkovic brothers or Oiver Zeidler and his milestone. Romania also played a pivotal role, adding to the excitement that made the Paris Olympic Rowing shine.

Olympic Archery had its moment in the sun at the Paris Olympics with all 7600 seats in the spectacular Esplanade des Invalides for every session sold out.

Tom Pidcock made an extraordinary comeback from a puncture to retain his Olympic title and secure a legendary victory. The Frenchman took gold in front of his home crowd with a historic performance on a challenging and spectacular course.

Simone Biles has been the big star in artistic gymnastics, winning three gold medals and one silver, making her the most successful athlete of all time. The American was on the verge of achieving more, up to five gold medals in the same event that would have taken her into Olympic history.

Skateboarding's second turn on the Olympic stage unfolded with crowds packing the stands at the historic Place de la Concorde for every session. The urban sport proved to be popular with spectators, who wildly cheered on some of the youngest and oldest Olympians in the Games.