Sa Concludes Paris Games With Six Medals In Olympics And Paralympics

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sa concludes paris games with six medals in olympics and paralympics

South Africa finished the 2024 Paris Games with six medals, spanning both the Olympic and Paralympic events, Cape {town} Etc reports.

South Africa was placed 44th in the Olympic rankings, bringing home one gold, three silver, and two bronze medals.

The Paralympic team also had a strong performance, finishing 43rd, with two gold and four bronze medals.

Team South Africas Olympic success

Tatjana Smith won a gold medal in the 100m breaststroke and a silver in the 200m breaststroke, while the mens 4x100m relay team also won a silver medal. Jo-Ane van Dyk brought home silver in the javelin.

The Springbok Sevens rugby team and cyclist Alan Hatherly, in the mountain biking category, both earned bronze medals, ending off a solid Olympic performance for the country.