Great Britain’s Olympic team had a stellar performance on the seventh day of the Paris 2024 Games, climbing to third place in the overall medal table. The Olympics 2024 day seven saw British athletes secure three gold medals among their five-medal haul on Friday, positioning themselves behind only China and the United States in the standings.
The day began with success in water sports, as Emily Craig and Imogen Grant clinched gold in the women’s lightweight double sculls. Their rowing teammates Ollie Wynne-Griffith and Tom George added a silver in the men’s pair, narrowly missing out on gold to Croatia in a thrilling finish.
British diving continued its unprecedented success, with Anthony Harding and Jack Laugher earning bronze in the men’s 3m synchro springboard final. This medal marked Team GB’s fourth podium finish in as many diving events, setting a new record for the country’s best-ever Olympic diving performance.
The golden streak continued on dry land, with Bryony Page delivering a stunning performance to secure gold in the trampoline event. The equestrian team also shone, holding their nerve to win gold in the team jumping final.
These victories bring Great Britain’s total medal count to 25, including nine golds, eight silvers, and eight bronzes.
In other Olympic news, there was concern at La Defense Arena when Slovakian swimmer Tamara Potocka, 21, suffered an asthma attack and collapsed after her 200m medley heat. Fortunately, reports indicate she is now conscious and receiving medical attention.
Meanwhile, British swimming star Adam Peaty, who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week, missed the mixed 4x100m medley relay heats. Despite his absence, Team GB qualified for the final, where they hope to defend their title. There’s a possibility that Peaty could join the team for Saturday’s final, pending his recovery.
As the Games progress, all eyes remain on Team GB to see if they can maintain their impressive medal momentum in the days to come.
