At the Paris Olympics, New Zealand, Romania, the Netherlands, and the United States each secured gold in the rowing events, showcasing thrilling performances. New Zealand's Brooke Francis and Lucy Spoors triumphed in the women's double sculls, edging Romania by a mere 0.24 seconds, while Romania dominated the men's double sculls, overcoming a fierce challenge from the Netherlands to claim gold. Welsh rower Becky Wilde, alongside Mathilda Hodgkins-Byrne, celebrated their bronze medal in the women's double sculls, with Wilde's family expressing immense pride in her hard-fought achievement after overcoming injuries. Meanwhile, Philip Doyle and Daire Lynch from Northern Ireland also earned bronze in the men's double sculls, marking a historic success for Northern Irish athletes at the Games. The competitive atmosphere was evident as teams battled fiercely for medals, with close finishes highlighting the intensity of the races.