British athlete Eleanor Aldridge made history at the Olympics by becoming the first person to win an Olympic kite event. Aldridge's remarkable achievement came in the women's final, where she dominated the competition by winning both races.
In the first race of the final, Aldridge secured a convincing victory. She followed it up with another impressive performance in the second race, finishing a remarkable nine seconds ahead of her closest competitor, Annelous Lammerts from the Netherlands.
Aldridge's gold medal not only marked a significant personal milestone but also contributed to Great Britain's overall success at the Games. Her victory brought Great Britain's total medal count to an impressive 50.
The thrilling final also saw Lauriane Nolot of France and Annelous Lammerts of the Netherlands clinch the silver and bronze medals, respectively. Nolot's silver medal was awarded despite an earlier mishap that saw her fall into the water during the race. Her strong performance in the opening series secured her a spot on the podium.
Lammerts' bronze medal was well-deserved, as she displayed consistency and skill throughout the final, earning her a place among the top finishers in the competition.
To celebrate her historic win, Aldridge joyfully leaped into the waters of Marseille, basking in the glory of her groundbreaking achievement at the Olympic Games.
