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2024 Olympics: 10 of the best images from Day 7 of the Paris Games

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2024 Olympics: 10 of the best images from Day 7 of the Paris Games

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We’re now a full week into the 2024 Paris Olympics, and the seventh day of action provided plenty of incredible shots from across the country.

Here’s a look at some of the best images taken on Friday in France.

Ukraine’s Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk qualified through the first stage of the women’s triple jump on Friday.

Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk of Team Ukraine competes during the Women's Triple Jump Qualification on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk of Team Ukraine competes during the Women’s Triple Jump Qualification on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

After losing their first four games, the U.S. men’s 3×3 basketball team won a pair of games on Friday in France.

Jimmer Fredette and Canyon Barry of Team United States celebrate after their team's victory against China during a Men's 3x3 Basketball Pool Round at the Olympics at Esplanade Des Invalides on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)Jimmer Fredette and Canyon Barry of Team United States celebrate after their team's victory against China during a Men's 3x3 Basketball Pool Round at the Olympics at Esplanade Des Invalides on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
Jimmer Fredette and Canyon Barry of Team United States celebrate after their team’s victory against China during a Men’s 3×3 Basketball Pool Round at the Olympics at Esplanade Des Invalides on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Cuba’s Melany del Pilar Matheus failed to make it out of early qualifying for the discus throw on Friday.

Melany del Pilar Matheus of Team Cuba competes during the Women's Discus Throw Qualification on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)Melany del Pilar Matheus of Team Cuba competes during the Women's Discus Throw Qualification on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Melany del Pilar Matheus of Team Cuba competes during the Women’s Discus Throw Qualification on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Chinese Taipei’s Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin beat a Denmark doubles team to earn a spot in the gold medal match.

Yang Lee of Chinese Taipei plays a shot behind his head as Wang Chi-Lin watches during their semifinal match against Team Denmark on day seven of the Paris Olympics at Porte de La Chapelle Arena on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Julian Finney/Getty Images)Yang Lee of Chinese Taipei plays a shot behind his head as Wang Chi-Lin watches during their semifinal match against Team Denmark on day seven of the Paris Olympics at Porte de La Chapelle Arena on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Yang Lee of Chinese Taipei plays a shot behind his head as Wang Chi-Lin watches during their semifinal match against Team Denmark on day seven of the Paris Olympics at Porte de La Chapelle Arena on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Julian Finney/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

The women’s 100m preliminary races started on Friday in France.

A general view of start during the Women's 100m Preliminary Round on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)A general view of start during the Women's 100m Preliminary Round on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
A general view of start during the Women’s 100m Preliminary Round on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Ugana’s Joshua Cheptegi won the men’s 10,000 meter final on Friday.

Joshua Cheptegei of Team Uganda celebrates winning the Men's 10,000m Final on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)Joshua Cheptegei of Team Uganda celebrates winning the Men's 10,000m Final on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Joshua Cheptegei of Team Uganda celebrates winning the Men’s 10,000m Final on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Australia’s Saya Sakakibara won the BMX competition on Friday.

Saya Sakakibara of Team Australia celebrates as Gold medal winner during the Women's Final on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines BMX Stadium on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)Saya Sakakibara of Team Australia celebrates as Gold medal winner during the Women's Final on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines BMX Stadium on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Saya Sakakibara of Team Australia celebrates as Gold medal winner during the Women’s Final on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines BMX Stadium on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Caeleb Dressel and Team USA competed in the mixed medley relay on Friday in what was a rough day for the American star.

Caeleb Dressel competes in the Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay Heats on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Paris La Defense Arena on August 02, 2024 in Nanterre, France. (Adam Pretty/Getty Images)Caeleb Dressel competes in the Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay Heats on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Paris La Defense Arena on August 02, 2024 in Nanterre, France. (Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
Caeleb Dressel competes in the Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay Heats on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Paris La Defense Arena on August 02, 2024 in Nanterre, France. (Adam Pretty/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes beat a German team in their preliminary match on Friday.

Kelly Cheng of Team United States reacts during a Women's Preliminary Phase match against Team Germany on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Eiffel Tower Stadium on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Elsa/Getty Images)Kelly Cheng of Team United States reacts during a Women's Preliminary Phase match against Team Germany on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Eiffel Tower Stadium on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Elsa/Getty Images)
Kelly Cheng of Team United States reacts during a Women’s Preliminary Phase match against Team Germany on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Eiffel Tower Stadium on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Elsa/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

The women’s 5,000m run was among the early events that kicked off track and field in Paris.

Athletes compete during  the during the Women's 5000 meter heats on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)Athletes compete during  the during the Women's 5000 meter heats on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Athletes compete during the during the Women’s 5000 meter heats on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images) (Getty Images)
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