Olympic track and field

In the men's triple jump at the Paris Olympics, Spain's Jordan Alejandro Díaz clinched gold with a leap of 17.86m, while Portugal's Pedro Pichardo and Italy's Andy Díaz took silver and bronze respectively. The velodrome in Paris has witnessed an unprecedented number of world records being broken, attributed to a combination of environmental conditions, advanced technology, and the velodrome's unique design, according to experts. The British women's team sprint set five world records in a single day, culminating in their gold medal victory. Ireland's women's team pursuit squad made history by competing at the Olympics without a home velodrome, achieving a national record of 4:12.447, despite their challenges. Meanwhile, the Dutch men's sprint team broke their own world record twice and defended their Olympic title, demonstrating dominance in the sport. Australia's men's team pursuit team shattered the previous world record, showcasing the exceptional performances and competitive spirit at the Games.