Letsile Tebogo wins the gold medal in Men's 200 metres, earning Botswana its first ever gold medal.

In the first-ever men's breakdancing event at the Olympics, Philip "Phil Wizard" Kim of Canada wins the B-Boys gold medal, with Danis "Dany Dann" Civil of France winning the silver and Victor Montalvo of the United States winning the bronze.
2024-08-10

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat is disqualified from the final of the Women's freestyle 50 kg event for being above the stipulated weight during the weigh-in on the morning of the finals, eliminating her from the medal competition and relegating her to last place in the classification.
2024-08-7

Adriana Ruano wins the gold medal in women's trap shooting to set a new Olympic record and win the first gold medal for Guatemala in Olympic history.
2024-07-31

The United States wins a bronze medal in women's rugby, their first ever medal in the sport at the Olympics.
2024-07-30

A panel of judges in Botswana postpone a ruling on a case brought by the government to overturn the 2019 decriminalization of homosexuality in the country. Prior to being decriminalized, gay sex was punishable by up to seven years' imprisonment.
2021-10-12

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2024-08-8

2024 Summer Olympics

Letsile Tebogo wins the gold medal in Men's 200 metres, earning Botswana its first ever gold medal.

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