We're now four days into the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the medal table looks to be settling with familiar faces making up the top 10 for the time being.

Tuesday followed a dazzling Day Three with more Olympic records, some outstanding debuts, and some decorated dignitaries returning to the limelight while cancellations and controversy have continued.

Here are five key takeaways from Day Four of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The 23-time world champion has once again ascended to the Olympic throne, leading the United States in a personal mission of redemption in the women's team final held this Tuesday, July 30. Brazil writes its name in history, and Italy shines as the best among the mortals.

France ran out comfortable winners and are now the front-runners for the gold medal, but they will face Argentina, who have won four World Cups, in an intriguing quarter-final clash. The other favourites, Spain, were beaten by Egypt and will play Japan for a place in the semi-finals.

Tuesday 30 July also saw gold medals for Australia's Kaylee McKeown in the 100m backstroke and Ireland's Daniel Wiffen in the 800m freestyle. Local hero Marchand's spectacular performance saw him reach the final in both the 200m butterfly and breaststroke.

The former Rio 2016 Olympic champion defeated Puerto Rico's Juanma López 5-0. He is now firmly in the medal hunt. With Rafa Lozano, Spain is one step closer to the Olympic medal that has eluded them for 24 years, since his father won it.

The second day of the group stage at the Paris 2024 Olympics unleashed a whirlwind of basketball action, with Spain, Canada, France and Germany proving why they are the top contenders and aiming to surprise the USA.

Italy stunned the beautiful Grand Palais in Paris by defeating the host nation 30-29 in sudden death in the women's team épée final. Poland finished 3rd.

Coco Gauff was all smiles as she proudly hoisted the US flag high above her head during the Paris opening ceremony alongside LeBron James. However, it was the total opposite for the American star after she suffered a tough defeat in the women's singles on Tuesday.

New Zealand's women's rugby sevens team secured the Oceanian nation's first gold medal in Paris 2024 after defeating Canada 19-12 in the final. In the bronze medal match, the United States won their first-ever medal in the sport, beating historic rivals Australia.

Germany defeated the USA in the opening women's battle with an evening of eight high-flying matches. This first round of the group stage will conclude with an exciting men's match between tough contenders Serbia and the USA.

After consulting various athletes and sports federations, the International Friendship Association officially confirmed that the competition will be held in 2025 in order to ensure “a nice event in the countries that are part of the alliance with Russia.”

Takanori Nagase of Japan won his third Olympic medal on day four of the Paris 2024 Judo Tournament, defending his Tokyo 2020 Olympic title. Andreja Leski of Slovenia stunned home crowd favourite Clarisse Agbegnenou to win her first Olympic gold.

Vadym Guttsait, head of Ukraine’s Olympic delegation, touted the limited numbers of Russian athletes at the Paris Olympics —who must compete as neutrals — as the war between the two countries rages on. 

Nathan Hales of Team GB clinched the men's trap gold and a new Olympic record. Hales kept his cool in the sweltering heat at Chateauxroux and hit 48 out of 50 targets to break the previous record of 43. His win is Great Britain’s first gold in the event since 1968.

Launched in 2010 with twelve teams, the World Series of Boxing (WSB) is set to return in 2025 with many new features, aiming to bring together the best amateur and professional boxers of the day through a structure in which the National Federations will play a fundamental role.