NBC Olympics 2024

French-born Kaylia Nemour wins historic Olympic gold for Algeria; Suni Lee claims bronze

Kaylia Nemour of Algeria celebrates after winning an historic gold medal on uneven bars at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

By NBC Olympics

Published August 4, 2024 7:15 AM

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For the first time in history, Algeria has not just an Olympic medalist in gymnastics – but a gold medalist. Kaylia Nemour (15.700), topped reigning world champion Qiu Qiyuan (15.500) and Suni Lee, who won bronze on the event in Tokyo. Lee now has six Olympic medals to her name.

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