3 unexpected winners — and 1 predictable loser — from the Paris Olympics so far

We all know the medal winners for the competitions that have taken place so far in the 2024 Paris Olympics (or, rather, they’re all a single click away).

The US women’s gymnastics team reclaimed gold for the team all-around after a second-place finish in Tokyo, while the men’s team won its first medal in the team event since 2008. Some of China’s swimming successes are being scrutinized, given recent doping scandals. The triathlon finish line was incredibly impressive — and a reminder of how intensely these athletes push themselves.

But the Games aren’t beloved just for the games themselves. We fall in love with athletes’ stories, and the stories we tell ourselves about them, too. With that in mind, here are some of the biggest winners (and one loser) of our hearts so far.