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As the biggest international sports competition around, there is no doubt that countless Malaysians have placed bets on various events in the Paris 2024 Olympics through a Malaysia online casino. The Olympics has always drawn in sports bettors, offering a wide array of betting opportunities for those looking to make a profit.
But not everyone engaged in sports betting in Malaysia was able to follow every sport out there. So, if you are looking to catch up on the biggest news from the recent Games, here are some of the stories that defined the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Fermin Lopez and Co. Took Care of Business
The young stars of Spain endured a thrilling Group C and knockout stages to win their second gold medal in the event. After finishing the group stages with 2 wins and 1 loss, La Roja’s U23 team defeated Japan 3-0 in the quarterfinals and Morocco 2-1 in the semifinals before featuring in the highest-scoring Olympic final in history when they beat hosts France 5-3.
The Olympic triumph continues the Spaniards’ winning heritage in international football, highlighted by their Euro 2024 win just weeks before the start of the 2024 Summer Games.
Mind you, this Olympic team does not even feature some of the country’s best youngsters, with Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Pedri, and Gavi missing out on the tournament. The continuous development of these young guns (and Gavi’s full recovery from his knee injury) in the next few years will make Spain a top pick for future regional and international competitions.
The Avengers 2.0: Nuit Nuit, France
Who said The Avengers weren’t real? They just won the gold medal in the 5×5 men’s basketball tournament! Lebron James and company looked like the mightiest superheroes around during the event, winning the team’s 17th gold medal in the Summer Games.
James is consistent all tournament long, finishing within the top two in points, rebounds, and assists for the team. But he didn’t do it alone; the help of Kevin Durant (13.8ppg) and Stephen Curry (14.8 ppg), who nailed four threes in the last minutes of the Finals against hosts France, helped redeem the team’s reputation after the country’s poor performance in last year’s FIBA World Cup.
This might be the last hurrah for LeBron, Durant, and Curry in international competition, and the world might already be catching up. But make no mistake; Team USA is still a safe bet for winning future international basketball tournaments.
Katie Ledecky and Leon Marchand
Leon Merchand, dubbed as the next Michael Phelps (which Phelps himself recognized), made a name for himself on his Olympics debut. He finished with four gold medals in front of his home crowd, the most among individual participants, while also breaking four Olympic records (men’s 200m breaststroke, 200m butterfly, and 200m and 400m individual medley).
He is also the first male swimmer since Phelps to win four gold medals in the same Olympic Games.
Meanwhile, over to the women’s side, Katie Ledecky has cemented her place in the Mt. Rushmore of women Olympic athletes. She won two golds, a silver, and a bronze in the recent games while also setting an Olympic record in the women’s 1500m freestyle.
But wait, there’s more. Ledecky’s two gold medals brought her total Olympic gold medal count to nine, matching Soviet Union’s Larisa Latynina to the top spot of female Olympians with the most gold medals.
These two are just 22 and 27, respectively. There is still a chance that they make more history in future Olympic editions. You can’t go wrong betting on these two swimming stars in future competitions.
Eliud Kipchoge DNF and New Champ
Speaking of making history, Kenyan marathon superstar Eliud Kipchoge has failed to achieve a record three consecutive gold medals in the men’s marathon event. And it’s not that he missed the gold medal or podium place; he didn’t even finish the race. The superstar dropped out of the competition just after the 30km mark, citing waist problems that hindered him from continuing.
With Kipchoge out of the equation, it was Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia who managed to finish a grueling course, winning his first Olympic gold medal and setting a new Olympic record with 2:06:26. Tola is only a late replacement in the nation’s marathon team. Still, he made the most out of it as he delivered Ethiopia’s 5th men’s marathon gold after 20 years.
Mondo Duplantis: Raising the Bar
A young Armand Duplantis dreamed of winning a gold medal while setting a world record. After the recent Olympics, this dream is no longer a dream for the Swedish star; it has become a reality that will stand the test of time.
With around 80000 people watching at Stade de France, Duplatis has reached new heights by clearing 6.25m, setting a new Olympic and World record previously held by, well, himself. He is the only participant to clear 6m or higher in the recent tournament, enabling him to defend his gold medal from 2020 Tokyo.
And oh, we should remember to mention that Duplantis is only 24 years old and once again set a new world record (6.26m) exactly a month before the writing of this article at the 2024 Kamila Skolimowska Memorial. Betting on the pole vaulting GOAT should be a no-brainer moving forward.
The Tennis Hype
The biggest names in tennis have once again suited up at Roland Garros’s renowned clay courts for the tennis events of the last Summer Games.
Over at the men’s single side, Novak Djokovic has endured a highly taxing final run to win his first Olympic gold, beating Carlos Alcaraz in the gold medal match, 77-63, 77-62. Meanwhile, in the women’s single competition, China’s Zheng Qinwen has overcome the odds, beating Croatia’s Donna Vekic 6-2, 6-3 to win her first gold ever. Her run includes a thrilling semifinal win against the world number one Iga Swiatek, 6-2, 7-5.
But probably the biggest news of the tennis event is the pairing of beloved Spanish tennis stars Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal for the men’s doubles. The “Nadal-caraz” pairing, as dubbed by the media and fans, won their first two matches before bowing out of the competition in the quarterfinals against the American duo of Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram, 2-6, 4-6.
The Chocolate Muffin
MVP of the 2024 Olympics? The Chocolate Muffin, of course. The dessert has become the talk of the social media world throughout the 19-day spectacle. Countless athletes have made a video highlighting how delectable the treat is.
The most famous chocolate muffin videos come from Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen, who published a series of videos highlighting his love for muffins. His “obsession” with the dessert has led to other athletes also trying the treat and even giving a “sacrifice” to the “Olympics Muffin Man.”
Conclusion
The 2024 Olympics is a spectacle full of drama on and off the playing court or field. From record-breaking performances to inspiring underdog victories and even the stories shared by athletes on social media, this year’s Summer Games reminds us of the unifying power of sports.
As the lights dim in Paris, athletes will turn their focus on various domestic, regional, and international competitions to prepare for LA 2028. Bettors can use the opportunity to follow particular athletes or sports that they will look to place wagers on in the next Olympics so they can make informed bets and increase their chances of winning.
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Sources:
- https://olympics.com/en/news/spain-starlets-shine-reinforce-football-dominance
- https://olympics.com/en/news/paris-2024-basketball-steph-curry-soars-us-beats-france-98-87-for-fifth-olympic-title
- https://www.npr.org/2024/08/03/nx-s1-5062365/leon-marchand-france-swimmer-olympic-gold
- https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/8/3/ledecky-seals-goat-status-usa-break-world-record-in-olympic-swimming-pool
- https://olympics.com/en/news/paris-2024-athletics-mondo-duplantis-boyhood-dream-comes-true
- https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/olympic-tennis-paris-2024-biggest-stories-replays-medal-results-top-athletes-new-records
