Kaylia Nemour of Algeria secured the countrys first Olympic gold medal in gymnastics with an electrifying performance in the uneven bars final on Sunday, narrowly surpassing Chinas Qiu Qiyuan.
Sunisa Lee of the U.S. earned her third medal at the Paris Olympics and the sixth of her career, clinching bronze just as she did in Tokyo three years prior.
Originally from France, Nemour continues to train there but chose to represent Algeria after a dispute with the French gymnastics federation and her club, Avoine Beaumont. This decision led her to embrace her fathers Algerian heritage.
The 17-year-old excels on the bars, effortlessly transitioning between them with complex releases and precise hand movements that showcase both her athleticism and technical skill.
Nemour needed every bit of her expertise to edge out Qiu, who delivered a flawless routine. Qius legs remained tightly together throughout, and her handstands were perfectly straight, earning her a score of 15.5. The crowd erupted in applause when the score was announced.
