Spanish Athletes Shine at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Las Leonas Claim Historic Olympic Hardware
From Sydney 2000 to Paris 2024, the Spanish women’s hockey team, Las Leonas, have earned six Olympic medals, including three silver and three bronze. Despite failing to qualify for three Olympics (Moscow 1980, Los Angeles 1984, and Barcelona 1992), they climbed onto the podium in Paris, claiming their third medal in as many Games.
Spanish Football Triumphs
The Spanish football team also tasted success in Paris. The senior team won the European Championship, while the U23 team emerged victorious at the Olympic Games. This triumph follows their victory in the European Championship in Germany.
Argentine Sailors Claim Silver
Mateo Majdalani and Eugenia Bosco claimed silver in the Nacre 17 class, adding to Argentina’s impressive haul of 11 medals in sailing.
Imane Khelif Makes History
Transgender athlete Imane Khelif became the first transgender person to win an Olympic gold medal. She defeated China’s Liu Yang 5-0 in the 66kg boxing final. Khelif faced controversy and transphobic comments throughout the Games but emerged as a champion, proving her immense talent and resilience.
Updated Olympic Medal Standings
The United States leads the medal table with 1st place, followed by China in 2nd and Australia in 3rd. Argentina sits in 46th position.