Egyptian Ahmed Elgendy makes Olympic history with gold medal

a historic moment for Egypt and Africa, Ahmed Elgendy has secured his country’s first ever gold medal in the modern pentathlon at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 24-year-old athlete delivered an extraordinary performance, setting a new world record with a remarkable 1,555 points in the final. Elgendy, who previously won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, showed his exceptional skills and determination throughout the competition. His journey to gold began with a record-breaking performance in the semi-final, where he set a new Olympic record with 1,516 points. He then surpassed this feat in the final, earning his place on the top podium and etching his name into Olympic history. This victory is not only a first for Egypt, but also a milestone for the African continent in the modern pentathlon. Elgendy’s victory marks Egypt’s third medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, after Sara Samir’s silver in weightlifting and Mohamed El-Sayed’s bronze in fencing.

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