By Team GB bolstered their medal count on day 11 of the Paris Olympics, clinching two silver and two bronze medals across a diverse range of events. The performances solidified Britain’s fifth place in the overall medal table, with a total of 12 golds and 46 medals.
Josh Kerr headlined the day’s achievements, securing silver in the men’s 1500m final. The much-anticipated showdown between Kerr and Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen took an unexpected turn when American Cole Hocker surged to gold in the final stretch. Kerr’s silver marks an upgrade from his bronze in Tokyo, showcasing his continued progress on the world stage.
In the velodrome, Great Britain’s cycling success continued as Jack Carlin, Ed Lowe, and Hamish Turnbull claimed silver in the men’s team sprint. Despite setting an impressive time, they were outpaced by the dominant Dutch team, who lowered their own world record to 40.949 seconds. This silver adds to GB’s gold in the women’s team sprint from the previous day.
Skateboarding sensation Sky Brown demonstrated remarkable resilience, overcoming a dislocated shoulder to secure bronze in the women’s park final. The 16-year-old’s final run score of 92.31 placed her behind Australian Arisa Trew and Japan’s Kokona Hiraki, adding to the bronze she won in Tokyo at just 13 years old.
Lewis Richardson rounded out Britain’s medal haul, earning bronze in the men’s 71kg boxing category. His semi-final defeat to Mexico’s Marco Verde on a split decision marked the end of GB’s Olympic boxing campaign, with Richardson’s bronze the sole medal in the sport.
Other notable British performances included Dina Asher-Smith and Daryll Neita narrowly missing out on 200m medals, finishing fourth and fifth respectively behind American gold medalist Gabby Thomas. Matt Hudson-Smith advanced to the men’s 400m final after winning his semi-final, while Laura Muir and Georgia Bell progressed to the women’s 1500m semi-finals. Victoria Ohuruogu also reached the women’s 400m semi-finals, further highlighting the depth of British athletics talent.
In diving, Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix finished sixth in the women’s 10m platform final, unable to add to her synchronised bronze from earlier in the Games. The emotional 19-year-old expressed gratitude for her journey, reflecting on personal challenges overcome in recent years.
As the Paris Olympics continue, Team GB’s diverse medal wins across athletics, cycling, skateboarding, and boxing demonstrate the nation’s strength across multiple disciplines. With several days of competition remaining, British athletes will look to build on this momentum and potentially improve their position in the medal table.
The day’s results reflect the ongoing success of British sport on the international stage, with athletes across various disciplines contributing to the nation’s Olympic legacy. From the track to the velodrome, and from the skate park to the boxing ring, Team GB continues to showcase its versatility and competitive spirit at the highest level of global sport.
