On the final day of the Tokyo Olympics, the United States secured a one-point win over China in the overall medal count to become the top-performing country. Despite tying with China in gold medals, the USA's total of 126 medals was enough to claim the ultimate title. Amidst the closing ceremony rumors of Tom Cruise's appearance, the Netherlands' Sifan Hassan stole the show with a remarkable win in the women's marathon.
United States Triumphs in Tokyo Olympics, Overcoming China's Challenge
On the final day of the Tokyo Olympics, the United States emerged victorious in the heated battle for the overall medal count, securing a one-point victory over China. Despite tying with China in gold medals with 39 apiece, the USA's total of 126 medals, including 41 silvers and 46 bronzes, proved to be the deciding factor.
China, which had been leading the medal count for most of the Games, had to settle for second place with a total of 125 medals (39 golds, 41 silvers, and 45 bronzes). The intense rivalry between the two nations kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.
Sifan Hassan's Marathon Triumph Steals the Show
In addition to the thrilling medal race, the Tokyo Olympics closing ceremony was marked by the remarkable performance of Dutch athlete Sifan Hassan. Despite being involved in a dramatic fall during the women's 1500m final, Hassan rebounded to win the 5000m and 10,000m races. Her historic achievement made her the first female athlete to win three track medals in a single Olympics since 1952.
Top 5 FAQs Related to the Tokyo Olympics
1. Who was the overall top-performing country in the Tokyo Olympics? A: United States
2. How many gold medals did China win? A: 39
3. What event did Sifan Hassan win? A: 5000m and 10,000m races
4. What was the background of the intense rivalry between the USA and China? A: Both countries have a history of being global superpowers in various fields, including sports.
5. What is the significance of Sifan Hassan's achievement? A: It is the first time a female athlete has won three track medals in a single Olympics since 1952.
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After initially winning silver, Navdeep Singh was awarded India's first-ever gold medal in the men's javelin F41 category at the Paris Paralympics. This was a result of Iran's Sadegh Beit Sayah being disqualified for repeatedly displaying an objectionable flag during the competition. Navdeep, who competes in the classification meant for athletes of short stature, produced a personal best effort of 47.32m to claim the top position.