Great Britain had a historic start at the Paris Olympics, winning medals on the opening day for the first time in 20 years. The diving duo of Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen secured bronze in the women’s 3m synchronised springboard, marking the country's first Olympic medal in women's diving since 1960. Cyclist Anna Henderson followed suit with a silver in the women's time trial, showcasing remarkable poise in treacherous conditions. This marked Team GB’s best start to an Olympics in 44 years, as they aimed for their first gold medal soon, with Adam Peaty qualifying fastest for the 100m breaststroke final. Harper expressed her joy at breaking the long-standing medal drought in women's diving, while Henderson reflected on overcoming injuries to achieve her Olympic dream. The day was significant not only for the medals but also for setting a positive tone for the remainder of the Games.