Team GB Forecasted to Shine in Athletics, Track Cycling, and Rowing at Paris 2024 Olympics

Team GB is gearing up for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with high hopes of a medal haul across various sports, according to a new forecast released by statisticians Gracenote. With just 100 days to go until the Games kick off on July 26, Britain is predicted to win a total of 66 medals in the French capital, two more than their successful Tokyo campaign.

Despite the promising medal count, Team GB may face challenges in securing gold medals, with only 13 predicted in the forecast. The rowing team is expected to lead the charge with four gold medals, while other athletes like BMX star Beth Shriever and modern pentathlete Joe Choong are backed to defend their individual titles from Tokyo.

The forecast also highlights potential medal success in track cycling, rowing, and athletics for Team GB. Athletes like Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Dina Asher-Smith, and Keely Hodgkinson are projected to secure podium finishes in their respective events, adding to the medal tally for Britain.

Notable predictions include BMX racer Joe Clarke and kayaker Kimberley Woods winning gold in their respective events, while equestrian rider Oliver Townend is set to add an individual Olympic title to his collection. Swimmer Adam Peaty and gymnast Max Whitlock, however, are expected to miss out on gold this time around.

With the Virtual Medal Table ranking Britain third for total medals behind the United States and China, Team GB will be aiming to showcase their strength and talent across a range of sports at the upcoming Olympic Games. Fans can catch all the action on discovery+, the streaming home of the Paris 2024 Olympics.