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Artistic Gymnastics: Pommel Horse Final

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Max Whitlock has an impressive opportunity to create history by earning a medal on the same apparatus at five consecutive Olympic Games. His accomplishments in gymnastics have left us in awe. When he debuted in the 2012 London Olympics as a young athlete, he brought home a medal for our team. Since then, his career has soared to new heights. However, this feat won’t come without challenges. Rhys McClenaghan from Ireland will be a formidable opponent, as they have faced off against each other throughout their careers. Moreover, numerous gymnasts have been delivering impressive scores (15 marks or more) on the pommel horse. Therefore, qualifying for the final will be a tough task. Max’s experience and skills, however, make him a strong contender to persevere and claim victory. [Beth Tweddle’s name mentioned for context only]

Swimming: Men’s 50m Freestyle and 200m Individual Medley, Women’s 200m Backstroke Finals

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It’s an exciting prospect for the French fans if Léon Marchand manages to win the 50m freestyle, but he’ll face tough competition from Ben Proud of Great Britain and Caeleb Dressel of the USA. I’d love to see Ben on the podium; he’s won numerous World Championship golds, yet hasn’t claimed an Olympic medal. However, Caeleb, a multi-Olympic champion, can’t be underestimated, especially since the crowd will be cheering for Marchand. In the 200m IM, Duncan Scott is a contender, but it’s Tom Dean’s primary individual event in Paris and he’s shown significant improvement. Lastly, keep an eye on Freya Colbert in the Women’s 200m backstroke; she has the potential to be a new British swimming sensation in Paris – she looks promising! ELLIE SIMMONDS

Trampoline: Women’s Final

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As a former elite-level gymnast and Olympic medalist myself, I can truly appreciate the intensity and pressure that Bryony Page and Izzy Songhurst are experiencing as they prepare for the Paris Olympics. Having been there myself, I know that every detail matters in this sport, especially when it comes to trampoline.

BMX Racing: Men’s and Women’s Finals

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I’ve been following BMX racing closely, and while some courses can turn into monotonous processions, Paris stands out with its challenging and expansive layout. Consequently, I’m excitedly anticipating an impressive display filled with thrilling overtakes. The global rankings may not reveal it, but GB’s Kye Whyte had a trying 2023 due to numerous injuries. However, he’s bounced back strongly and has been consistently placing among the top three contenders in 2024. With a silver medal from Tokyo already under his belt, this could be the year he takes home the gold. Our reigning Olympic champion Beth Shriever is known for her blazing speed and ability to rise to the occasion. Despite suffering a broken collarbone earlier in May, such injuries are commonplace for BMX riders – just part of the job they’ve signed up for.