Favourite overall memory: The fascinating thing is that there were all these popular iconic moments from this year but those didn’t come to my mind first. It was Chinese judoka Ma Zhenzhao winning her match for bronze and crying out of happiness together with her coach (I don’t know his name but he looked European). Very touching, especially when you consider that Chinese athletes are usually displayed as very cool and calm people.

Favourite event to watch: Personally for me, table tennis. Very unique atmosphere since very many passionate fans came together and you had the French crowd that always rooted for their athletes. Honorable mention for the judo mixed team final between France and Japan. That was INTENSE AS FUCK. I am also watched every swimming event even though I follow 0 outside of the Olympics.

Favourite events that you watched for the first time: Few things that I have watched for the first time but I think it might be taekwondo. Great venue, great music, great production value. You were also able to hear the coaches’ instructions.

Favourite moment from an athlete/team from your country: I’d say Yemisi Ogunleye winning gold in shot put because it was so unexpected.

Favourite moment from an athlete/team not from your country: Has to be Chinese gymnast Zhou Yaqin trying to imitate the medal bite. Pan Zhanle crushing those world records was also impressive to watch. Doping or not, that’s not an easy feat.

Favourite moment from a French athlete/team: Leon Marchand meeting the crowd’s expectations and pretty much becoming a national hero.

Favourite upset or underdog story: The Chinese field hockey women reaching the final. I didn’t have that on my list. North Korea winning bronze in table tennis mixed doubles was also surprising since we know 0 about the athletes because they only compete in Asian Games and the Olympics.

Favourite performance from an athlete you were already rooting for coming into the Games: Zero. I am usually fairly neutral when I go into the olympics.

Favourite athlete(s) that you discovered through the Games: The ones I already mentioned, especially Leon Marchand.

Funniest moment: The US sprinters failing the baton transfer AGAIN in the 4x100 relay. You have the world’s best athletes and still fail at such a small detail, you can just laugh.

Most wholesome/heartwarming moment: Too many, but the South Korean table tennis players taking a selfie together with the North Koreans and Chinese was powerful. Sport is more than politics. Also very underrated: In the female mountainbike race, the 2nd and 3rd place were seen hugging for a long time at the finish line. They were so happy about their medals.

Favourite venue: The Grand Palais being used for fencing and taekwondo.

Uzbekistan sneaking up the medal table due to their fantastic combat athletes.