Team South Africa‘s athletes continue their pursuit of Olympic glory at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with another packed schedule set for Friday, 9 August 2024.
Sport Summary:
- Team SA participated in four sports on Thursday, 8 August 2024, with notable performances in athletics, diving, and golf.
- Ashleigh Buhai remains in contention in women’s golf, while the men’s 4x100m relay team is a strong medal contender after a season-best performance.
- Julia Vincent qualified for the 3m springboard final in 6th position with an impressive score.
- Team SA is currently 37th on the medal standings with one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals.
Team SA at Paris Olympics: How are we doing so far?
On Thursday, 8 August 2024, Team SA showcased their talents across four different sports at the Paris Olympics.
In the women’s golf event, Ashleigh Buhai remained in strong contention after two rounds, while the men’s 4x100m relay team set themselves up as medal contenders by finishing second to the USA in their heat with a season’s best time of 37.94 seconds.
Julia Vincent also delivered an excellent performance in the 3m springboard semi-finals, securing her place in the final with a score of 297.30 points.
South Africa’s overall medal tally places them 37th in the standings, with one gold from Tatjana Smith, one silver also from Smith, and two bronze medals from the men’s Sevens rugby team and Alan Hatherly.
Team South Africa schedule for Friday, 9 August 2024
Here’s a look at Friday’s schedule:
| Times | Sport | Athletes |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Golf – Women’s Individual Stroke Play Round 3 | Paula Reto, Ashleigh Buhai |
| 11:05 | Athletics – Men’s 4x400m Relay Round 1 | Team SA |
| 11:10 | Canoe Sprint – Men’s Kayak Double 500m Semifinals | Team SA |
| 11:30 | Athletics – Men’s 800m Semifinals | Edmund du Plessis |
| 12:05 | Athletics – Women’s 100m Hurdles Semifinals | Marione Fourie |
| 15:00 | Diving – Women’s 3m Springboard Final | Julia Vincent |
| 19:47 | Athletics – Men’s 4x100m Relay Final | Team SA |