Artistic Gymnastics: Women’s Uneven Bars and Men’s Vault Finals

Becky Downie has earned medals on the parallel bars, yet an Olympic medal eludes her. This goal fuels her determination, especially since her first appearance at the Olympics was in 2008. Achieving success in Paris would make for an incredible narrative. The key to victory lies in flawless execution on the bars. Algeria’s Kaylia Nemour has maintained scores above 15 marks consistently, and current Olympic champion Nina Derwael is recovering from shoulder surgery and might not be fully prepared to compete. Jake Jarman is a strong contender for gold in the vault – he emerged as a promising talent in 2022 by winning the world championship, but qualification can be unpredictable.

Golf: Men’s Individual Strokeplay Final

Golf is unpredictable, making it challenging to determine which players will excel in each tournament. Scottie Scheffler, currently ranked first in the world, frequently contends, while Collin Morikawa has had a steady year. Jon Rahm from Spain will aim to validate his talent, as he has yet to fully prove himself. Rory McIlroy’s response to his US Open loss is uncertain, as he remains the only major championship title (other than a Masters green jacket) that has eluded him in his career. IAIN CARTER