PARIS (AP) — The Paris Olympics are coming to a close on Sunday. U.S.
gymnastics star Simone Biles made a triumphant return, taking her Olympic gold tally to seven. French swimmer Léon Marchand won five medals — four of them gold — fulfilling comparisons to Michael Phelps. Armand “Mondo” Duplantis won another gold medal, but the real show for the 80,000 at the Stade de France — which will be the site of Sunday’s closing ceremony — was when he broke the world record for the ninth time.
Sha’Carri Richardson rallied in the anchor leg to lead the U.S. to a win in the 4×100 meter relay and claim her first Olympic gold medal.
Boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria won a gold medal after being in the spotlight because of misconceptions about her gender , and breaking made its Olympic debut with Japan’s b-girl Ami taking the gold. Organizers of the Paris Games have, for the most part, successfully showcased the beauty of the French capital. Beach volleyball has taken place next to the Eiffel Tower .
Holding events in the polluted Seine River , however, has proven more difficult. The United States leads the medal standings overall, with China next in line. Australia, Japan, Britain and France are vying for the third spot.
Here is Saturday’s Olympic schedule of events , as well as the overall list of medal winners . The women’s basketball gold medal game between the United States and France is the last event before the closing ceremony. It’s scheduled to tip off at .