Gold medal winner, France's Cassandre Beaugrand poses with her medal during a medal ceremony for the women's individual triathlon competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
In Wednesday's women's Olympic triathlon, Cassandre Beaugrand of France emerged victorious. Despite navigating the tough conditions of the Seine River known for its water quality and slick roads, she managed to finish on top. As she completed the run on the Pont Alexandre III bridge amidst the support of a cheering home crowd, she collapsed in a mixture of exhaustion and exhilaration on the "Paris 2024" logo. Beaugrand finished with a time of 1 hour, 54 minutes, and 55 seconds, narrowly beating Julie Derron of Switzerland by six seconds. Meanwhile, Beth Potter of Britain secured the bronze medal.
Gold medal winner, France's Cassandre Beaugrand poses with her medal during a medal ceremony for the women's individual triathlon competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Silver medalist, Julie Derron, of Switzerland, left, gold medal winner, France's Cassandre Beaugrand, center, and bronze medal winner Britain's Beth Potter, right, pose for a selfie with their medals during a medal ceremony for the women's individual triathlon competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
France's Cassandre Beaugrand crosses the finish line to win the women's individual triathlon competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Julie Derron, of Switzerland celebrates winning the silver medal at the end of the women's individual triathlon competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Germany's Laura Lindemann, left, Germany's Nina Eim, center, and Britain's Kate Waugh right, compete during the women's individual triathlon competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Britain's Kate Waugh (27) competes during the women's individual triathlon competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Athletes compete during the bike leg of the women's individual triathlon competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Athletes compete during the women's individual triathlon competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Britain's Georgia Taylor-Brown competes during the women's individual triathlon competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Australia's Natalie Van Coevorden, center, competes in the swim leg of the women's individual triathlon competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Athletes dive into the water for the start of the women's individual triathlon competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.