List of 2024 Summer Olympics medal winners facts for kids

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris featured an exciting lineup of sports and events! Athletes competed in 329 different events across 32 sports. Most of these were the "core" Olympic sports that were also part of the 2016 and 2020 Games.

But there were also some special additions! Four optional sports were chosen by the Paris organizers. Breaking, also known as breakdancing, made its very first appearance as an Olympic sport. Skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing also returned after being introduced in the 2020 Games. It was a fantastic display of athletic talent from around the world!

Archery

Archery is a sport where athletes use a bow to shoot arrows at a target. It requires great focus and precision.

Artistic swimming

Artistic swimming, formerly known as synchronized swimming, combines swimming, dance, and gymnastics. Teams perform routines in the water to music.

Athletics

Athletics includes a wide range of track and field events. This means running, jumping, throwing, and walking competitions.

Badminton

Badminton is a racket sport played with a shuttlecock over a net. It's a fast-paced game that needs quick reflexes.

Basketball

Basketball is a team sport where players try to score points by shooting a ball through a hoop. Both 5-on-5 and 3x3 versions were played.

Boxing

Boxing is a combat sport where two athletes punch each other with gloved hands. They aim to score points or knock out their opponent.

Breaking

Breaking, or breakdancing, is a dynamic dance style that combines athleticism and artistry. It made its debut as an Olympic sport in Paris.

Canoeing

Canoeing involves racing boats called canoes or kayaks using paddles. There are different types of races, including sprint and slalom.

Cycling

Cycling events at the Olympics include road races, track cycling, mountain biking, and BMX. Athletes race on bikes in various terrains and formats.

Diving

Diving is a sport where athletes jump or fall into water from a springboard or platform. They perform acrobatic moves before entering the water.

Equestrian

Equestrian sports involve horses and riders working together. Events include dressage, show jumping, and eventing.

Fencing

Fencing is a combat sport where two opponents use swords to score points by touching each other. There are three types of swords: foil, épée, and sabre.

Field hockey

Field hockey is a team sport played with sticks and a ball on a field. Teams try to score by hitting the ball into the opponent's goal.

Football

Football, or soccer, is a popular team sport played with a ball. Teams try to score by kicking or heading the ball into the opponent's net.

Golf

Golf is a sport where players use clubs to hit a small ball into a series of holes on a course. The goal is to use the fewest strokes possible.

Gymnastics

Gymnastics includes several disciplines like artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, and trampoline. Athletes perform amazing feats of strength, flexibility, and balance.

Handball

Handball is a team sport where players pass and bounce a ball to score goals by throwing it into the opponent's net.

Judo

Judo is a Japanese martial art and combat sport. Competitors use throws, holds, and joint locks to defeat their opponent.

Modern pentathlon

The modern pentathlon is a unique sport that combines five different events: fencing, swimming, equestrian show jumping, and a combined running and shooting event.

Rowing

Rowing is a sport where athletes propel a boat through water using oars. Races are held over various distances.

Rugby sevens

Rugby sevens is a fast-paced version of rugby union played with seven players per team. It's known for its quick scoring and exciting action.

Sailing

Sailing involves racing boats powered by wind. Athletes compete in different classes of boats on the water.

Shooting

Shooting sports involve using firearms to hit targets. Events include pistol, rifle, and shotgun competitions.

Skateboarding

Skateboarding is a sport where athletes perform tricks and maneuvers on a skateboard. It returned to the Olympics after its debut in 2020.

Sport climbing

Sport climbing involves athletes climbing walls with different routes. It tests strength, agility, and problem-solving skills.

Surfing

Surfing is a water sport where athletes ride ocean waves on a surfboard. Competitors are judged on their technique and style.

Swimming

Swimming events include various races in a pool, from sprints to long-distance events. Synchronized swimming and water polo are separate disciplines.

Table tennis

Table tennis, also known as ping-pong, is a racket sport played with a small ball on a table divided by a net.

Taekwondo

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and combat sport. Athletes use kicks and punches to score points against their opponent.

Tennis

Tennis is a racket sport played on a court with a net. Players hit a ball back and forth, trying to score points against their opponent.

Triathlon

Triathlon is a multi-sport event that combines swimming, cycling, and running. Athletes complete all three disciplines in one continuous race.

Volleyball

Volleyball is a team sport where players hit a ball over a net. Teams try to score by making the ball land on the opponent's side of the court. Beach volleyball is played on sand.

Water polo

Water polo is a team sport played in a swimming pool. Teams try to score goals by throwing a ball into the opponent's net.

Weightlifting

Weightlifting is a strength sport where athletes lift heavy weights. There are two main lifts: the snatch and the clean and jerk.

Wrestling

Wrestling is a combat sport where two opponents try to gain control over each other using holds and throws. There are different styles, including freestyle and Greco-Roman.

See also

• 2024 Summer Olympics medal table