We’re four days into the Paris Olympics and already, the games are one for the history books.
From the spectacular (and fashion-focused) Opening Ceremony on the Seine to the unbelievable sporting abilities of our athletes, we don’t want to miss a second.
Unfortunately for us, the time difference, work and general life responsibilities mean that we’re probably not going to catch every incredible moment.
If you don’t want to miss a thing, keep reading for all of the best moments from the Paris Olympics, so far.
The Best Moments From The 2024 Paris Olympics
Celine Dion’s Comeback Performance
Celine Dion returned to the stage for the first time in four years for the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony.
The star, who has been battling Stiff Person Syndrome, wowed the world with her incredible voice and performance.
It was Dion’s second time performing at an Olympics Opening Ceremony, after also singing at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996.
Lady Gaga’s Opening Ceremony Act
Another incredible Opening Ceremony act was Lady Gaga’s mesmerizing Cabaret-inspired performance.
Dressed in a black Dior Haute Couture feather jacket, satin bustier and skirt embroidered with feathers and sequins, the star sang her version of French singer, Zizi Jeanmarie’s Mon truc en Plume.
Grace Brown Winning Australia’s First Gold
Winning Australia’s first gold medal of the 2024 Olympics was always going to be a big moment but the achievement was made even more exciting by the fact a woman took home the honour.
Australian cyclist, Grace Brown, won Australia’s first gold medal of the 2024 games in the women’s individual time trial.
Battling wild weather, the 32-year-old became the first Australian cyclist to win an Olympic time trial—an honour made even more exciting considering that Brown will be retiring at the end of the year.
The Matildas Beating Zambia
After being defeated in their first Olympic match against Germany, the Matildas made an epic comeback against Zambia, where the nail-bitingly close game saw the girls finish 6-5.
Ariarne Titmus Winning Australia’s First Swimming Gold
When it comes to Olympic sports, Australians are particularly obsessed with swimming.
The moment Ariarne Titmus took home Australia’s first swimming gold medal of the games in the 400-metre freestyle competition is one most Australians won’t forget for a long time.
Diyora Keldiyorova Becoming Uzbekistan’s First Judo Champion
Diyora Keldiyorova’s judo win didn’t just see her become Uzbekistan’s first ever judo champion but also the first Uzbekistan female medallist in the sport.
Jessica Fox Taking Home Her First Kayaking Gold
Australia celebrated with Jessica Fox as she achieved her dream of winning a gold medal in the kayaking competition.
The champion paddler already holds an Olympic gold in canoeing and a world champion title in kayaking.
After winning a silver medal in kayaking in London in 2012, Fox was finally able to take home her dream gold.
Simone Bile’s Gymnastics Performance
Simone Biles’ return to the gymnastics stage was celebrity studded with A-list stars including Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Tom Cruise, Baz Luhrmann, Cynthia Erivo and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour attending the competition.
The Equestrian Event At The Château de Versailles
The historic grounds of the Château de Versailles provided the perfect setting for the equestrian cross-country event.
Spectators were treated to a spectacle that saw horses and their riders jump over a series of creative obstacles, from book shelves to giant antlers.
Team USA Winning A Gymnastics Gold Medal
Simone Biles achieved her fifth Olympic gold medal and led Team USA to an exciting win in the women’s gymnastics team final.
The team, consisting of Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey and Hezley Rivera, celebrated as the crowd erupted with excitement in the Bercy Arena.
Kaylee McKeow Winning Gold
Kaylee McKeown became the second woman to ever win consecutive 100-metre backstroke gold medals at the Olympics when she won the women’s 100-metre backstroke event.
McKeown joins US swimmer Natalie Coughlin as the only woman to successfully keep her Olympic title at the Games.
Stephen Nedoroscik’s Clark Kent Glasses
Stephen Nedoroscik might be the breakout star of this Olympics.
The 25-year-old gymnast, who specialises in the pommel horse, is being compared to Clark Kent for the way he takes off his glasses (which he needs for his strabismus or crossed eyes) before amazing the crowd with his strength on the pommel horse.
The Surfer In Tahiti
Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina was captured mid-air after scoring a 9.90—the highest single wave score in Olympic history.
The photograph, capture by Jerome Brouillet, is sure to become one of the most iconic surfing images.
Nada Hafez Competing 7 Months Pregnant
Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez wowed the world with her physical abilities when she competed in the Olympics while seven months pregnant.
“The rollercoaster of pregnancy is tough on its own but having to fight to keep the balance of life and sports was nothing short of strenuous, however worth it,” the fencer wrote on Instagram.
Hafez defeated American world No. 10 Elizabeth Tartakovsky before losing to South Korea’s Jeon Hayoung.
Queen Mary Hugging Champion Australian Swim Team
Queen Mary of Denmark showed that she hasn’t forgotten her Australian roots when she was captured giving the Australian women’s 200m relay swim team a big hug after their gold medal win.
Like Queen Mary, Ariarne Titmus, who is on the team with Mollie O’Callaghan, Lani Pallister and Brianna Throssell, also hails from Tasmania.
The Very Casual Turkish Olympic Shooter, Yusuf Dikec
When it comes to shooting at the Olympics, most competitors compete with an array of protective facial gear, from special lenses to ear muffs.
Yusuf Dikec, a shooter from Turkey, however, has gone viral for his casual look and approach to his sport.
Waltzing up to the stage with just a pair of ordinary glasses, Dikec walked away with a silver medal and as a new internet sensation.
This article originally appeared on Marie Claire Australia and is republished here with permission.
