2024 Olympics: 10 of the best images from Day 9 of the Paris Games

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Before the setting came into play, the Paris Olympics were already guaranteed to be a spectacle.

The best athletes from around the world twist, contort, jump and dive in ways most of us couldn’t even imagine. Mix in the backdrop of one of the world’s most iconic cities in Paris and its surroundings, and it adds up to a photographer’s dream.

Here are some of the best images from Day 9 of the Olympic Games on Sunday from the track to an Eiffel Tower sunset to some of the best in the world celebrating Olympic gold with their families.

Noah Lyles claims 100-meter gold, Olympic glory

USA sprinter Noah Lyles claimed Olympic gold in the 100 meters in a spectacular finish that will stand as one of the signature moments of the Paris Games. The race was so close at the finish line that NBC’s broadcast initially called it for Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson.

But a photo finish eventually determined what the naked eye could not. Lyles claimed the Olympic title by five-thousandths of a second.

USA's Noah Lyles celebrates winning the gold medal in the 100 meters. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images) — USA’s Noah Lyles celebrates winning the gold medal in the 100 meters. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

The race was too close to call by the naked eyed. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Noah Lyles shows off his hops while warming up for Sunday's 100-meter semifinal. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images) — Noah Lyles shows off his hops while warming up for Sunday’s 100-meter semifinal. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Jamaica's Hansle Parchment prepares to take the start in the men's 110m hurdles heat of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 4, 2024. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images) — The 110-meter hurdles provided an opportunity for an artistic shot of Jamaica’s Hansle Parchment. (Photo by Jewel Samad/AFP)

Novak Djokovic, Scottie Scheffler celebrate Olympic gold with their families

Two titans of individual sports each filled a significant gap on their respective résumés. Tennis great Novak Djokovic edged rival Carlos Alcaraz in a two-set thriller to add his first Olympic gold medal to a career that includes 24 Grand Slam titles.

Scottie Scheffer surged past the field with a scorching final-round 62 to add Olympic gold to a résumé that features two Masters championships and 12 PGA Tour wins. Afterward, each celebrated victory with their families.

Novak Djokovic (C) of Serbia celebrates with his family in the stands his victory of the Final and gold medal win during the Tennis Men's Single Final Gold match on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Roland Garros on August 04, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Markus Gilliar - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images) — Novak Djokovic celebrates his first Olympic gold medal with his family. (Photo by Markus Gilliar – GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)

Scottie Scheffler celebrates Olympic gold with his wife Meredith Scheffler and their son, Bennett Scheffler.(Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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France continues to shine

There’s no beach in Paris. So how about an Eiffel Tower beach volleyball sunset instead?

A general view of the Eiffel tower at sunset during a Men's Round of 16 match between Teams Brazil and Netherlands on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at on August 04, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) — The sun sets on the Eiffel Tower and a men’s Round of 16 beach volleyball match between Brazil and Netherlands. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The Basilica of Sacre Coeur (cycling) and Marseille Marina (kite racing) join the Eiffel Tower as some of the many spectacular backdrops featured in these Paris Games.

Riders Blanka Vas (Hungary) and Kristen Faulkner (USA) cycle past the Basilica of Sacre Coeur. (Photo by Mauro Pimentel PIMENTEL /AFP)

The men's Kite race gets underway at Marseille Marina. (Alex Livesey/Getty Images) — The men’s Kite race gets underway at Marseille Marina. (Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Water sports continue to shine

Swimming at the Paris Olympics has concluded. But there’s still plenty of action in the water, including kayak competition.

Elena Lilik of Team Germany (L), Antonie Galuskova of Team Czechia, Stefanie Horn of Team Italy and Klaudia Zwolinska of Team Poland compete during the Canoe Slalom Women's Kayak Cross Heats on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Vaires-Sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on August 04, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) — Elena Lilik of Germany (L), Antonie Galuskova of Czechia, Stefanie Horn of Italy and Klaudia Zwolinska of Poland compete during the canoe slalom women’s kayak cross heats. (photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

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