Ballerific Sports: Several Paris Olympics Moments That Left Us Stunned

As the Paris Olympics has come to a close, several unforgettable moments will be etched into fans’ memories for years to come. 

From July 26th to August 11th, the world witnessed U.S. athletes across multiple categories compete with top contenders from various countries.  The Games saw standout stars, such as Sha’Carri Richardson, Simone Biles, and Quincy Hall, bring home medals in some of the most exciting competitions the Olympics have ever seen.  The world celebrated not only the winners but also the magnetic spirit of the event, which unites people across nations once every four years.

Here are just a few of the most Ballerific moments from the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

Sha’Carri Richardson wins gold medal in 4x100m Relay

Sha'Carri Richardson showed her SPEED to help secure a spot in the women's 4x100m final for the United States. 👏 #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/cz9KHL2cCB

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 9, 2024

2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony with athletes arriving on boats

During the opening ceremony of the @Paris2024 Olympics on Friday, boats moving along the River Seine can be seen carrying athletes from different countries and regions. #China has sent a 716-member delegation with 405 athletes, including 42 Olympic champions. pic.twitter.com/PvZChv6Yfi

— Xi's Moments (@XisMoments) July 27, 2024

Can't believe someone had the wild idea to do the Olympics opening ceremony in boats, and they pulled it off! LeBron carrying the US flag while crossing the Seine in the rain is ICONIC. pic.twitter.com/6lmoz57DKy

— Dr. Lucky Tran (@luckytran) July 26, 2024

Quincy Hall won the gold in the 400m race

Quincy Hall!!!! I thought he was straining on the back curve but he clearly just wanted everyone to see them Gold teeth 😃. 43.40!

What a comeback win! pic.twitter.com/F5u8pNttxS

— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) August 7, 2024

Team USA Gymnastics collected 10 total gymnastics medals, three of which were gold

Wrapping up #ArtisticGymnastics at #Paris2024 in style🥈🥉 ✨@ChilesJordan receives her first individual medal, and @Simone_Biles finishes off her incredible weekend securing the silver in the women’s floor exercise. pic.twitter.com/pySpIIBVaK

— LA28 (@LA28) August 5, 2024

Team USA Men’s Basketball wins their fifth straight Olympic Gold

Team USA celebrates their Gold Medal win in the Olympics Men's Basketball Game #Paris2024 with Kendrick Lamar's “Not Like Us” on IG.

“Not Like U.S 🇺🇸” pic.twitter.com/WxHZbnB5OD

— Kendrick Lamar Updates (@KendrickChart) August 11, 2024

Team USA Women’s Basketball wins their eighth straight Olympic Gold

Even worthy opponents can’t take their crown. 👑

That’s eight straight @Olympics gold medals for @TeamUSA Women’s Basketball. #WinningIsntForEveryone #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/g1jvEaqUTm

— Nike (@Nike) August 11, 2024

Olympic Breakdancing makes its debut

Rather than shameful cyberbullying, ridiculing a culture & negative posts on 1 individual, positively acknowledging medalists & insanely talented individuals in the Breaking Paris 2024 Olympic Games must be shared 🎥 Dany Phil Wizard Ami Nicka Shigekix #breakdance #breakdancing pic.twitter.com/BVL11uMYQ4

— del_mak (@Del_Mak) August 12, 2024