Published August 16, 2024
Stars who would say goodbye to the Olympic Games after Paris 2024 | Claro Sports
Los Paris 2024 Olympic Games gave us moments that will remain in our memories of all sports fans and stars that probably shone for the last time in a fair of this magnitude. those same ones that They have left their mark on different generations throughout their careers.
LeBron James, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray are three athletes who dominated their respective sports in the last two decades and which are close to retirement, however, They gave their all to fight for a medal, Some succeeded and others shed sweat and tears without achieving it but giving the world the opportunity to contemplate his greatness.
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LeBron James takes gold with the Dream Team
James is considered one of the best basketball players of all time and some place it only behind Michael Jordan. In this summer fair, LeBron was the undisputed leader of the United States team and although Stephen Curry also stole part of the spotlight, when the situation warranted it, James demonstrated his leadership and contribution on the court.
James adopted the role of the leader and demonstrated all its versatility by lead his squad in the assists and rebounds departments, Additionally, he finished second in points per game behind only Curry. The ‘King’ was fundamental in the final against France with great plays that amazed all the fans of the sport.
Rafa Nadal says goodbye to the place that gave him the most glory
Rafael Nadal’s greatness is indisputable and now at 38 years old participated in Paris 2024 being one of the athletes who attracted the most attention from fans around the world. The prestigious complex of Roland Garros witnessed how the Spaniard fought until the last moment for a medal.
Nadal bids farewell to the Olympic Games on a surface that saw him win a total of 14 Grand Slams, The Spaniard fell like the greats against a contemporary rival like Novak Djokovicwho He pushed himself to the limit throughout every point.
A rising star like Carlos Alcaraz, who aims to make the future of Spanish tennis, He described his participation in the doubles alongside Nadal as something he will never forget.
Andy Murray leaves with two Olympic golds
Murray is another tennis player who shared a time of glory in front of exponents like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. At times he was on equal terms with each of the aforementioned tennis players, but at times, injuries did not spare him completely.
Before the start of the competition, Murray announced that he would focus on doubles and what would it be his last tournament before retiring from tennis. The native of Great Britain He was the first player to retain gold in the individual category in the history of the Olympic Games.
The British athlete bathed in gold in the singles category in the jousts of London 2012 beating Roger Federer and in Rio 2016 beating Juan Martín del Potro. In Paris 2024 and already 37 years old concluded his illustrious Olympic journey next to Daniel Evans falling to the Americans Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul in the doubles quarterfinals with partial scores of 6-2 and 6-4 also putting end of his professional career.
