Who cares about another market crash! Taking occasional breaks from the markets to watch the Olympics fills me with an incredible sense of excitement and wonder. The athletes’ dedication and skill are truly inspiring, and each event is a thrilling display of passion and perseverance.
At the Paris Summer Olympics, the US and China both achieved impressive feats, with each country securing 40 gold medals. However, Team USA clinched the overall victory with a total of 126 medals, whereas many international rankings, including the official Paris 2024 count, place greater emphasis on gold medals.
This year, China delivered their best performance at a summer olympics since the 2008 Games on home soil. The Chinese made significant strides in sports traditionally dominated by the US, notably in swimming. For the first time in Olympic history, the Chinese team won the 4×100-meter medley relay, defeating the US team.
Like a charging bull, Pan Zhanle was a standout performer in my view, not only helping his team secure gold but also setting a world record in the 100-meter freestyle just days earlier. In contrast, the US team, featuring 10-time Olympic medalist Caeleb Dressel, had to settle for silver.
In tennis, Zheng Qinwen made history as the first Asian player to win the women’s gold medal. Additionally, China’s artistic swimming team delivered a breath-taking performance with their routine, “Light of Life,” which left the US and Spain behind. The routine visually represented the “mountain” the team had to climb to achieve gold, earning high praise from the judges.
Nothing comes easy in life, and the Olympics stand as a powerful reminder of the extraordinary heights we can achieve through relentless hard work and unwavering determination. With the Olympics now over, I can turn my full focus back to the markets.