Sailing: Mixed Multihull Medal Races

In the mixed multihull class at the Olympics, the competition between the UK’s John Gimson and Anna Burnet and the Italian team of Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti is expected to be intense. These teams have been training together since before the Tokyo Games, where the Italians took home the gold medal while the British earned the silver. The technicalities of this class are intricate, with minor adjustments in body weight having significant impacts. John and Anna have collaborated with Artemis Racing, an America’s Cup team, bringing a wealth of intellectual resources to their endeavor. Iain Percy serves as their coach, boasting two Olympic gold medals and a silver medal himself. They remain focused and unfazed by pressure.

Track Cycling: Men’s and Women’s Team Pursuit Finals

I’m deeply saddened for Katie Archibald. It’s a terrible misfortune to fracture a leg by tripping over a garden step, an accident that seems so random. Yet, this unfortunate incident comes just two years after the loss of her partner Rab Wardell, making it even more heart-wrenching. Katie was on track for three gold medals, but I’m confident she’ll keep a positive outlook on life. Our women’s team remains strong favorites due to our talented quartet of riders, although New Zealand will pose a formidable challenge. The men have experienced a string of bad luck; they crashed at both the Tokyo Olympics and the previous World Championships. However, despite the mounting pressure on Denmark and Italy, Team GB still stands as a contender for the medals. JOANNA ROWSELL

Boxing: Women’s Bantamweight Final

Most boxers heading to the Olympics for the first and only time will find the experience unfamiliar. They’ll miss out on the Village life, the grandeur of the Opening Ceremony, and the magnitude of the event as a whole. Thus, Charley Davison’s prior Olympic boxing experience at flyweight in Tokyo becomes essential for GB. It involves staying both mentally and physically prepared throughout the competition. Since she’s accustomed to competing against opponents from bantamweight (54kg), a new women’s division addition in Paris, she’ll likely encounter few surprises there due to her extensive competition history and regional qualification process involvement. Mike Costello