Fox wins kayak gold

Jessica Fox of Australia won the gold medal in women's kayak singles at the 2024 Summer Olympics, achieving a long-awaited victory after previously finishing second and third in past Games. This win is particularly meaningful as it marks the culmination of a family legacy in canoeing, with her mother, Myriam Fox-Jerusalmi, having also competed at the Olympics. Fox's winning time of 96.08 seconds proved unbeatable, despite a challenging semi-final where she finished eighth due to penalties. Poland's Klaudia Zwolinska secured silver, while Great Britain's Kimberley Woods took bronze, as German defending champion Ricarda Funk suffered a critical penalty that ended her chances. Fox expressed her joy at winning in her mother’s home country, emphasizing the electric atmosphere of the event. With this gold, Fox became the first woman to earn four medals in K1 canoe slalom across four consecutive Olympics.