Medal Tally
The Paris Olympic Games medal tally as of 3 p.m. ET on Aug. 11, 2024. (Courtesy of Data Sports Group)
Eiffel Tower Evacuated
Just hours before the Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony, a shirtless man was seen ascending the Parisian landmark, prompting an evacuation of the tower and surrounding areas. Some visitors were briefly locked in on the second floor before being escorted out.
The man was able to reach the point just above the Olympic rings on the second level. The tower played a central role in the opening ceremony, during which Celine Dion performed her set. However, the Eiffel Tower was not scheduled to be part of the closing ceremony, which will be held at the Stade de France.
On Sunday, more than 30,000 police officers were deployed around Paris, with at least 3,000 officers focused on the Stade de France.
Blades Takes Silver in Olympic Debut
Kennedy Blades won the silver medal in her first Olympic appearance, finishing second in the women’s freestyle 76 kg division.
The 20-year-old faced off against reigning world champion Yuka Kagami of Japan in the gold medal match. After a tightly contested first period, Kagami managed to secure a crucial takedown in the second, ultimately securing the gold medal.
US Looks to Defend Women’s Volleyball Title
The U.S. women look to defend their gold against Italy, which is appearing in its first final and is guaranteed a first medal. Its previous best finish was fifth. Outside hitters Myriam Sylla and Loveth Omoruyi will look to cause an upset. The match starts at 1 p.m. CEST (7 a.m. ET).
Team USA Looking for Another Gold in Basketball
The French women face a tall order to win their first Olympic gold medal in basketball at 3:30 p.m. local time (9:30 a.m. ET). They must beat Breanna Stewart and the seven-time defending champion United States at Bercy Arena. Team USA is looking to win their 10th gold since the women’s competition started at the 1976 Games. The final is a rematch from the London 2012 title showdown, which France lost. In the bronze-medal game, Belgium faces Australia.
In Photos: Top Moments From Paris Olympics Day 15
The United States showcased its dominance on the track by winning both the men's and women's 4x400 meters relays on Saturday evening. Elsewhere, the U.S. men's basketball team triumphed over France with a hard-fought 98–87 victory, securing their fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal. The U.S. women's soccer team earned a record fifth gold medal with a narrow 1–0 victory against Brazil.
Naomi Girma (4) of Team United States celebrates victory in the women's gold medal match between Brazil and USA during the Olympic Games at Parc des Princes in Paris on Aug. 10, 2024. (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
France's Earvin Ngapeth (9) passes the ball over the net in front of Poland's Marcin Janusz (19) and Poland's (99) Norbert Huber in the men's volleyball gold medal match between France and Poland at the South Paris Arena 1 in Paris during the Olympic Games on Aug. 10, 2024. (Mauro Pimentel /AFP via Getty Images)
USA's (6) LeBron James dunks the ball in the men's gold medal basketball match between France and USA during the Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris on Aug. 10, 2024. (Mark Terrill/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Alexis Holmes of Team United States celebrates winning the gold medal in the women's 4x400-meter relay final on day 15 of the Olympic Games at Stade de France in Paris on Aug. 10, 2024. (Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
Gold medalist Lindsey Horan (10) of Team United States and teammates celebrate in the podium during the women's football medal ceremony during the Olympic Games at Parc des Princes in Paris on Aug. 10, 2024. (Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Olympic cauldron as it rises high near the Eiffel Tower on day fifteen of the Olympic Games in Paris on Aug. 10, 2024. (Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
