Paris 2024 triathlon: All results, as Cassandre Beaugrand wins spectacular women's individual gold
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France's Cassandre Beaugrand achieved a significant victory by winning the gold medal in an exciting women's triathlon event on July 31 at the Pont Alexandre III in the heart of Paris.
Swiss athlete Julie Derron worked hard to secure the silver medal, while British competitor Beth Potter claimed the bronze.
Beaugrand, who is ranked as the best in the world, sprinted ahead on the last lap to make history as the first French competitor to claim an Olympic medal in this particular event.
The young athlete received loud cheers from the crowd as he finished the race in 1 hour, 54 minutes, and 55 seconds. He then fell to the ground in exhaustion.
Beaugrand told reporters that the 1500m race felt like it lasted forever, but she never lost faith in herself.
"I couldn't believe I was an Olympic champion. I screamed, but I convinced myself it wasn't real. I felt like I was in a dream that I needed someone to shake me out of!"
Derron was in the lead for most of the final part of the race, finishing with a time of 1 hour, 55 minutes, and 1 second. Potter, who was expected to win, came in 9 seconds behind Derron.
Julie Derron from the Swiss Team is joyously celebrating her accomplishment of winning the second-place silver medal.
Beaugrand Triumphs In Paris Triathlon
This event was like a triathlon in Paris in 2024, attracting attention from both the audience and the competitors.
The competition started with Flora Duffy from Bermuda taking the lead at the Tokyo 2020 race. She managed to swim through the rough waters of the Seine and finished the swimming section 17 seconds ahead of the other competitors.
But this was not going to be a competition with a clear winner.
Shortly after getting on their bikes, a group of 10 riders pulled ahead, with two local favorites, Beaugrand and Emma Lombardi, among them.
As the athletes rode their bikes along the 40-kilometer course, the rain on the bumpy streets started to affect their performance. Several riders slipped and fell while passing through the famous Champs Elysees. This iconic avenue turned out to be more dangerous than expected.
As the spectators cheered enthusiastically through the streets and overpasses of downtown Paris, an intriguing competition started to take shape.
As the run came to an end, there were only four athletes left who still had a chance to win one of the three medals available.
Duffy, who performed well in Tokyo, had a setback and finished in fifth place. Georgia Taylor-Brown, who won a silver medal for Britain in Japan, fell even further behind in the standings.
As Potter, Lombardi, and Derron sprinted towards the finish line in the last lap of the race, Beaugrand decided to make her move. She pushed herself to the limit, crossing the finish line near the iconic Eiffel Tower on the renowned Pont Alexander II bridge that spans the Seine River.
As she crossed the finish line, the spectators cheered loudly to show their encouragement for yet another French winner at the Paris Games.
Triathlon Women's Podium
Gold: Cassandre Beaugrand from France
Title: Swiss Athlete Wins Silver Medal Julie Derron, an athlete from Switzerland, has secured the second-place position in the competition. She has been recognized for her impressive performance and dedication to her sport.
Bronze: Beth Potter (United Kingdom)
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