Kaylia Nemour Wins Historic Olympic Gold in Gymnastics

Kaylia Nemour of Algeria won the country's first-ever Olympic gold medal in gymnastics with a score of 15.7 in the uneven bars at the Paris 2024 Olympics, becoming the first African gymnast to achieve this feat. Despite being born and training in France, Nemour switched to compete for Algeria due to a dispute with the French gymnastics federation. She edged out China's Qiu Qiyuan, who scored 15.5, and the U.S.'s Sunisa Lee, who took bronze with a score of 14.8, continuing her comeback from serious kidney diseases. Nemour's victory is historic not only for Algeria but for the entire African continent. Lee's medal is her third in Paris and sixth overall in her Olympic career. The competition featured intricate and high-difficulty routines from all medalists, with Nemour's performance standing out for its flawless execution and complex maneuvers.