Mondo Duplantis’ pole vaulting world record – and his kiss

Love was in the air as Armand “Mondo” Duplantis ran to kiss his girlfriend, Swedish model Desiré Inglander, right after he landed a new world record at the Paris Olympics. The 24-year-old pole vaulter broke his own record with a staggering 6.25-metre height whilst his girlfriend watched, filming her own reaction to the feat.

Huang Yaqiong strikes gold – and gets proposed to

Good things certainly came in pairs when Chinese badminton player Huang Yaqiong won gold in the badminton mixed doubles – and a proposal from her boyfriend, men’s singles player Liu Yuchen. He put a Darry diamond ring, which can only be bought once in a lifetime, on her finger, making adoring fans go wild.

Zhou Yaqin learning about the medal-biting custom

Eighteen-year-old Chinese gymnast Zhou Yaqin didn’t just win silver in the women’s beam event – she won the hearts of Olympic onlookers when she copied the Italian winners, who bit their medals for the camera. Although she later revealed that she didn’t actually bite the medal but just held it to her mouth, fans gushed at how wholesome the moment was.

He Bingjiao’s show of sportsmanship

The women’s badminton singles was unfortunately cut short when Spain’s Carolina Marin had to withdraw after a knee injury, losing her chance at a medal. As a display of respect, her opponent, China’s He Bingjiao, held up a pin adorned with the Spanish flag at the podium as she received her silver medal. Marin thanked the Chinese badminton player via social media, with fans praising her sportsmanship and Olympic spirit.

Andy Macdonald receives love from skateboarding fans and Tony Hawk

The British skateboarding veteran has been at it since 1994, and he’s won the respect of board aficionados worldwide as the oldest skateboarder in the Olympics to date. Although Macdonald didn’t progress to the final, his legacy has been applauded by fans, with skating legend Tony Hawk giving him a standing ovation at the Games.

Noémie and Jessica Fox’s sisterly bond

The Australian kayaking sisters competed against each other in the same event, with the younger Noémie progressing to the final and winning gold. World champion Jessica and the sisters’ mother Myriam, also a previous Olympic medallist, jumped into the water to celebrate when Noémie clinched the top prize, eliciting heartfelt reactions from the Internet community.

Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles bow down to Rebecca Andrade

 

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American gymnastics legends Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles both mounted the podium at the women’s floor exercise final, while Brazil’s Rebecca Andrade won gold. The two Americans proceeded to bow to Andrade, who struck a triumphant victory pose with her hands in the air; Internet fans deemed this heartwarming moment a celebration of sisterhood and kindness between the competitors.

Hunter Woodhall being Tara Davis-Woodhall’s biggest cheerleader

 

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American long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall clinched gold with an impressive jump spanning 7.10m at Paris 2024. Her husband, Paralympian Hunter Woodhall, donned an adorable “Team Tara” T-shirt as he showcased his love in a viral video, exclaiming “you’re the Olympic Champion!” and hugging his wife, capturing the hearts of audiences around the globe.

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