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

Olympic moments

07.08.2024

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