Egyptian Athlete Ahmed El Gendy Wins Gold Medal in Modern Pentathlon at Paris 2024 Olympics

Salah Congratulates El Gendy on His Victory

Egyptian international Mohamed Salah, the star of Liverpool FC, commented on Ahmed El Gendy winning the gold medal in the modern pentathlon competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics, which ended on August 11.

Mohamed Salah wrote a comment on Ahmed El Gendy’s photo after winning the gold medal in the modern pentathlon: “Number one” with the symbol of strength and the heart.

Egyptian Mission’s Performance at the Olympics

Ahmed El Gendy succeeded in winning the gold medal in the modern pentathlon and broke the world record, while Sara Samir won the silver medal in weightlifting, and they were preceded by Mohamed El Sayed who won the bronze medal in fencing on the first day of the Olympics.

The Egyptian mission ended the Paris Olympics with 3 medals (gold – silver – bronze) in 52nd place in the standings, and a procession was prepared for the winning duo from Cairo Airport to the Olympic Center in Maadi.

Largest Egyptian Delegation at the Olympics

The 33rd edition of the Olympics witnessed the participation of the largest Egyptian delegation, which included 148 main players, male and female, and 16 reserve players, out of a total of 22 sports in which Egypt participated in the competitions.

Celebrations and Records Broken

The crowds celebrated the crowning of the champion Ahmed El Gendy with the gold medal for the modern pentathlon, which raised Egypt’s tally of Olympic gold medals to 9, including 5 gold medals for weightlifting, and 4 others for other sports. In addition to the gold, Ahmed El Gendy broke the world record in the game, after reaching 1555 points, as the old record was 1482.

Conclusion

Ahmed El Gendy’s victory in the modern pentathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympics is a significant achievement for Egypt, and his world record-breaking performance is a testament to his skill and dedication. The Egyptian mission’s performance at the Olympics is a source of pride for the country, and the celebrations that followed are a well-deserved recognition of their hard work and achievements.

FAQs

* What sport did Ahmed El Gendy win the gold medal in?
+ Modern pentathlon
* How many medals did the Egyptian mission win at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
+ 3 medals (gold – silver – bronze)
* How many gold medals has Egypt won in total at the Olympics?
+ 9 gold medals