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Olympic moments

07.08.2024
The Olympics in Paris – under the Eiffel Tower, too
The Olympics in Paris – under the Eiffel Tower, too © pa/dpa

These German athletes won gold in their disciplines in Paris - and reflect the diversity of competitive sport in Germany.

Yemisi Ogunleye
Unexpected Olympic winner: the shot putter Yemisi Ogunleye © picture alliance/dpa
Darja Varfolomeev
Darja Varfolomeev wins gold in rhythmic gymnastics © picture alliance/dpa
Kayak double - one day after the Olympic victory in the foursome, the German canoeists can celebrate again. Max Lemke and Jacob Schopf prevailed over 500 metres and took the next gold.
Kayak double - one day after the Olympic victory in the foursome, the German canoeists can celebrate again. Max Lemke and Jacob Schopf prevailed over 500 metres and took the next gold. © pa/dpa
Kayak foursome - paddled to gold in a furious final spurt
Kayak foursome - paddled to gold in a furious final spurt © pa/dpa
400-metre freestyle - co-favourite Lukas Märtens swims a great race.
400-metre freestyle - co-favourite Lukas Märtens swims a great race. © pa/dpa
3x3 women's basketball - not even the team themselves dreamed of this surprise success.
3x3 women's basketball - not even the team themselves dreamed of this surprise success. © pa/dpa
Rowing, single sculls - rarely has a gold medallist been as superior as Oliver Zeidler.
Rowing, single sculls - rarely has a gold medallist been as superior as Oliver Zeidler. © pa/dpa
Eventing - Michael Jung shows off his gold medal.
Eventing - Michael Jung shows off his gold medal. © pa/dpa
Dressage team - you can hardly win more narrowly than the German dressage team.
Dressage team - you can hardly win more narrowly than the German dressage team. © pa/dpa
Individual dressage - Jessica von Bredow-Werndl demonstrated that what works in a team sometimes works alone, too.
Individual dressage - Jessica von Bredow-Werndl demonstrated that what works in a team sometimes works alone, too. © pa/dpa
Mixed triathlon - “Together we’re stronger than expected”: that was the motto of Germany’s successful team.
Mixed triathlon - “Together we’re stronger than expected”: that was the motto of Germany’s successful team. © pa/dpa
Equestrian jumping individual - it was all down to Checker, said Christian Kukuk, delighted with his horse.
Equestrian jumping individual - it was all down to Checker, said Christian Kukuk, delighted with his horse. © pa/dpa

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