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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: The big moments from Day 5 of the Paris Olympics

Highlights from Day 5 at the Paris Olympics
THOMAS SAMSON
Highlights from Day 5 at the Paris Olympics
SOURCE: THOMAS SAMSON
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: The big moments from Day 5 of the Paris Olympics
There are a total of 17 medal events taking place on the fifth full day of competition in Paris on Wednesday.Katie Ledecky's dominance in the women's 1500m freestyle looks to continue in the pool. The U.S. swimmer is looking for her second straight gold medal. That's one of five medals slated to be awarded in the pool Wednesday night at the Paris La Défense Arena.There's also men's gymnastics, USA men's basketball, beach volleyball, triathlon and more.App user? Click here to view all of the highlights from Wednesday.Katie Ledecky unmatched in 1500m freestyle prelimsKatie Ledecky set a measured, controlled pace in her 1500m freestyle prelim, but still comfortably set the best time of the session.Evy Leibfarth surprises in women's C-1 race for bronze medalAmerican Evy Leibfarth was the first canoer to complete the C-1 race. She shockingly held on to win the bronze medal in the race.Korbin Albert's long-distance strike seals win for USWNTKorbin Albert scored a stunning, top bins goal from outside the box to help extend the U.S. women's soccer team's lead against Australia in a group stage match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Paul Juda impresses on parallel bars during all-around finalIn his first Olympic Games, Paul Juda delivered a solid parallel bar routine in the all-around final.Benegas claims silver, Deng wins in women's BMX freestyleWomen's BMX freestyle event saw favorite Hannah Roberts fall in both runs. American Perris Benegas won silver and Deng Yawen claimed the gold medal with a score of 92.60.Molly Reckford and Michelle Sechser row into finalThe U.S. lightweight women's double sculls team, Molly Reckford and Michelle Sechser, rowed their way into the A final. The duo will join Great Britain, New Zealand, Romania, Greece and Ireland in the final.The most dramatic finish in Olympic triathlon historyGreat Britain's Alex Yee surges into the history books via the most dramatic Olympic triathlon finale ever – after more than an hour and a half of leapfrogging for first with New Zealand's Hayden Wilde.China's gold medal-winning dives in women's synchro platformThe gold medal-winning dives of China's Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi in the women's synchro 10m platform finals at the Paris Olympics.U.S. women's four powers past China, earns spot in finalThe U.S. women's four fell behind China and Ireland early but stormed back to overtake China in the sprint, posting a time of 6:32.48 and winning their repechage to earn a spot in the A final.France's Beaugrand grabs tri gold at Paris 2024 OlympicsAt the Paris 2024 Olympics, France's Cassandre Beaugrand won the women's triathlon. A roaring hometown crowd spurred Beaugrand to victory, despite a slippery bicycle course that caused multiple crashes.

There are a total of 17 medal events taking place on the fifth full day of competition in Paris on Wednesday.

Katie Ledecky's dominance in the women's 1500m freestyle looks to continue in the pool. The U.S. swimmer is looking for her second straight gold medal. That's one of five medals slated to be awarded in the pool Wednesday night at the Paris La Défense Arena.

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There's also men's gymnastics, USA men's basketball, beach volleyball, triathlon and more.

App user? Click here to view all of the highlights from Wednesday.

Katie Ledecky unmatched in 1500m freestyle prelims
Katie Ledecky set a measured, controlled pace in her 1500m freestyle prelim, but still comfortably set the best time of the session.

Evy Leibfarth surprises in women's C-1 race for bronze medal
American Evy Leibfarth was the first canoer to complete the C-1 race. She shockingly held on to win the bronze medal in the race.

Korbin Albert's long-distance strike seals win for USWNT
Korbin Albert scored a stunning, top bins goal from outside the box to help extend the U.S. women's soccer team's lead against Australia in a group stage match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Paul Juda impresses on parallel bars during all-around final
In his first Olympic Games, Paul Juda delivered a solid parallel bar routine in the all-around final.

Benegas claims silver, Deng wins in women's BMX freestyle
Women's BMX freestyle event saw favorite Hannah Roberts fall in both runs. American Perris Benegas won silver and Deng Yawen claimed the gold medal with a score of 92.60.

Molly Reckford and Michelle Sechser row into final
The U.S. lightweight women's double sculls team, Molly Reckford and Michelle Sechser, rowed their way into the A final. The duo will join Great Britain, New Zealand, Romania, Greece and Ireland in the final.

The most dramatic finish in Olympic triathlon history
Great Britain's Alex Yee surges into the history books via the most dramatic Olympic triathlon finale ever – after more than an hour and a half of leapfrogging for first with New Zealand's Hayden Wilde.

China's gold medal-winning dives in women's synchro platform
The gold medal-winning dives of China's Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi in the women's synchro 10m platform finals at the Paris Olympics.

U.S. women's four powers past China, earns spot in final
The U.S. women's four fell behind China and Ireland early but stormed back to overtake China in the sprint, posting a time of 6:32.48 and winning their repechage to earn a spot in the A final.

France's Beaugrand grabs tri gold at Paris 2024 Olympics
At the Paris 2024 Olympics, France's Cassandre Beaugrand won the women's triathlon. A roaring hometown crowd spurred Beaugrand to victory, despite a slippery bicycle course that caused multiple crashes.