Paris Olympics 2024, Women's Triathlon: Winning at Home

I should say that I don't know if the Frenchwoman, Cassandre Beaugard lives in Paris, but I am sure the City of Light has adopted her tonight.  She was clearly urged on by the French fans as she made her move in the last kilometers of the Women's Triathlon.  She dropped her teammate Emma Lombardi, as well as Julie Derron (Suisse) who you can see behind just coming over the rise of the Pont Alexandre III for Silver.  Not yet turning onto the bridge is Beth Potter (Great Britain) who claimed the Bronze.  The French end today with a total of 26 Olympics medals eight of which are Gold.  They only trail China in total Gold Medals by one, and the USA in total medals by four.  These games have already been an epic success for the host country on both the sports side and the host side.  Chapeau!

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"Winning at Home PO24-41" (Original art by Greig Leach)

Paris Olympics 2024, Women's Triathlon: Running Up the Champs Elysees

Without the chance to see the Champs Elysees in the Tour de France, it was nice to get a peek today in the Women's Triathlon.  The women had already made the loop by bike, but they went back up the famous Parisian boulevard again in the final leg of their race.  It was Julie Derron (Suisse) leading the small group containing Beth Potter (Great Britain), Cassandre Beaugard (France) and her teammate Emma Lombardi.  Chasing behind is first the defending Gold Medalist, Flora Duffy (Bermuda) and then a bit further back is Taylor Spivey (USA).  Beaugard does go on to win with Derron taking silver and Potter taking the bronze.  I am sure that Beth Potter gets quite a bit of teasing about being a Potter in the UK.  Here is hoping we will see the Champs again in the men's and women's road races this coming weekend.

This is a small 4x6 inch original watercolor painting that is available through my website at greigleach.com or you can simply follow the direct link at the end of the post to purchase the painting above. Since it is an original work of art, it is a first come first served reality. The work sells for $95 USD including shipping, but, yes, international shipping is both available and extra.

"Running Up the Champs Elysees PO24-40" (Original art by Greig Leach)

Paris Olympics 2024, Women's Triathlon: Making Her Transition

Taylor Brown (Great Britain) had made up quite a bit of time in the cycling portion of the Women's Triathlon.  She was the first to come back to the Pont Alexandre III to transition from the bike to the running leg of the event.  She quickly shed her helmet and slipped on her running shoes as she headed out for the final leg of the Triathlon.

This is a small 4x6 inch original watercolor painting that is available through my website at greigleach.com or you can simply follow the direct link at the end of the post to purchase the painting above. Since it is an original work of art, it is a first come first served reality. The work sells for $95 USD including shipping, but, yes, international shipping is both available and extra.

"Making Her Transition PO24-39" (Original art by Greig Leach)