Summary of the Story:
- Team SA has secured four medals so far, with Tatjana Smith leading the tally.
- Erik van Rooyen had a strong start in men’s golf, while Christiaan Bezuidenhout finished the first round at one-under par.
- Matthew Sates did not qualify for the 200m IM semi-finals, and the women’s hockey team faced a narrow defeat against Spain.
- Friday’s events include athletics, hockey, surfing, and BMX cycling.
Team South Africa’s schedule for Friday, 2 August 2024, at the Paris Olympics includes events in athletics, hockey, surfing, and BMX cycling.
Team SA at Paris Olympics: How are we doing so far?
Team South Africa has started the Paris Olympics with promising results, securing four medals to date.
Tatjana Smith continues to shine, earning a silver medal in the women’s 200m breaststroke final with a time of 2:19.60. This achievement makes Smith the most decorated athlete in South African history.
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The men’s sevens rugby team and cyclist Alan Hatherly have contributed bronze medals to the tally, positioning Team SA in 12th place on the overall medal table.
China currently leads the standings with 11 gold medals, followed by France and Japan, each with eight.
In men’s golf, Erik van Rooyen had a notable performance, finishing the first round with a score of 67, despite a double bogey on the final hole.
Christiaan Bezuidenhout also had a strong showing, ending the round at one-under par.
However, there have been some setbacks.
Matthew Sates did not advance to the semi-finals in the 200m individual medley, placing 21st overall.
The women’s hockey team suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against Spain, and in the men’s 200m backstroke final, Pieter Coetzee placed 7th.
Team South Africa schedule for Friday, 2 August 2024
Athletics:
- Women’s 800m Round 1: Prudence Sekgodiso at 19:45
- Men’s Shot Put Qualification: Kyle Blignaut at 20:10
- Men’s 10,000m Final: Adriaan Wildschutt at 21:20
Hockey:
- Men’s Pool A (#M29): South Africa vs. France at 19:45
Surfing:
- Women’s Round 3: Sarah Baum vs. Clarissa Moore (USA) at 20:48
Cycling:
- BMX Women’s Quarter-finals: Miyanda Maseti at 20:25
Team SA continues to showcase its talent and determination at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with more opportunities to add to their medal tally in the coming days.
