Tamirat Tola from Ethiopia has taken the lead in the men’s marathon event at the Paris Olympics, now 15 seconds ahead of his teammate Deresa Geleta. Team GB’s Emile Cairess is in sixth position, aiming to secure a medal, which would be Great Britain’s first in the men’s marathon since 1984.
In other events, Team GB’s Noah Williams and Kyle Kothari are competing in the men’s 10m platform diving semi-finals, while Caden Cunningham has progressed to the quarter-finals in the men’s 80kg+ taekwondo competition.
The women’s golf competition is in full swing, with Lydia Ko and Morgane Metraux tied for the lead at nine under par. The day will see a total of 39 medals being decided across various sports.
Athletes in the marathon are facing tough conditions, with runners adjusting their pace to navigate the challenging course. Eyob Faniel from Italy has made an early breakaway, with the rest of the field closely behind. The race favorite, Eliud Kipchoge from Kenya, is part of the chase pack trying to close the gap on the leaders.
Off the field, Laura Kenny has been commended for her insightful commentary during the games, reflecting on the exciting moments and stories of athletes throughout the event. The day promises to be filled with excitement and competition as athletes continue to push themselves towards Olympic glory.
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