They won their Olympic medals after so many hours dedicated to training. Then came the fun part — celebrating with family and friends, even strangers. Many newly minted medalists in track and field went out for meals to toast their accomplishments. Some hit the dance floor, while others took a dip in the pool.
Armand Duplantis, of Sweden, reacts after setting a new world record in the men’s pole vault final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. Silver medalist Sam Kendricks, of the United States, from left, gold medalist Armand Duplantis, of Sweden, and bronze medalist Emmanouil Karalis, of Greece, pose on the podium for the men’s pole vault at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France.
St. Lucia who won gold in the 100 and silver in the 200, was focused on one thing from the moment she received her second medal — “Unhealthy food,” she said. Alysha Newman and her family were looking for a restaurant after earning a bronze for Canada in the pole vault. But nothing was open at that hour.
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