Team GB wins gold in men's eights, US wins bronze

Great Britain(middle), The Netherlands(Left), and the United States(Right) celebrate their medal performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics. 

The British men’s eight returned as champions of the event at the Summer Olympics on Saturday. For the first time since 2000 in Sydney, Team Great Britain won the gold medal, defeating The Netherlands and the United States with enough room at the Stade Nautique de Vaires-sur-Marne. 

The British, Dutch, and American boats jumped out early in the race, staying within reach halfway through. It wasn’t until the halfway mark, that the British saw enough room to stay in the lead. The Netherlands had second until a surge from the Americans put them under pressure. The United States came very close to the silver medal, but their output wasn’t enough to change position. 

Team GB took the gold at 5:22.88, under the coxswain Harry Brightmore, who set his team off with a blistering pace that was not matched on the day.