Lisa Carrington in 4x100 relay

At the Paris Olympics, Sha'Carri Richardson secured her first gold medal in the women's 4x100 relay, while U.S. men's relay team faced disqualification due to a botched handoff, prompting Carl Lewis to call for a leadership overhaul in USA Track. Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won gold in the women's welterweight division amidst scrutiny over misconceptions about her gender. In kayaking, Dame Lisa Carrington and Alicia Hoskin won gold in the K2 500m, marking Carrington's seventh Olympic gold and showcasing their dominance by finishing two seconds ahead of the competition. Carrington praised her teammate, emphasizing their mutual achievement and strategy. With challenging conditions, their training proved effective, allowing them to establish an early lead and maintain it despite pressure from rival teams. The New Zealand crew's victory adds another chapter to Carrington's impressive Olympic legacy.