2024 Olympics: 10 of the best images from Day 3 of the Paris Games

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Before the setting comes into play, the Paris Olympics are already guaranteed to be a spectacle.

The best athletes from around the world twist, contort, jump and dive in ways most of us couldn't even imagine. Mix in the backdrop of one of the world's most iconic cities in Paris and its surroundings, and it adds up to a photographer's dream.

Fortunately for us all, some of the world's best photographers are also in Paris throughout the Games to capture the spectacle of it all. From the emotion of achieving Olympic gold, to the athleticism of the 10-meter diving platform to the banks of the Marseille Marina and the grandiosity of the Grand Palais, here are 10 of the best images from Monday's Day 3 of the Olympic Games.

Gold: Japan | Silver: China | Bronze: USA

There was plenty for Japan, USA and Ukraine to celebrate during the gymnastics final.

USA's Asher Hong performs on the Parallel Bars during the men's team final at the Paris Olympics. (Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images)
USA's Asher Hong performs on the Parallel Bars during the men's team final at the Paris Olympics. (Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images) (Mike Egerton - PA Images via Getty Images)
Team Japan celebrates after winning the gold medal during the artistic gymnastics men's team final at the Paris Olympics. (PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Team Japan celebrates after winning the gold medal during the artistic gymnastics men's team final at the Paris Olympics. (PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) (PAUL ELLIS via Getty Images)
Igor Radivilov of Team Ukraine competes on the vault during the Artistic Gymnastics Men's Team Final on day three of the Olympic Games in Paris. (Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Igor Radivilov of Team Ukraine competes on the vault during the Artistic Gymnastics Men's Team Final on day three of the Olympic Games in Paris. (Dan Mullan/Getty Images) (Dan Mullan via Getty Images)

Gold: China | Silver: Great Britain | Bronze: Canada

From the top of the platform to under the water 10 meters below, synchronized diving is one of the most spectacular competitions of the Olympics.

Kirill Boliukh and Oleksii Sereda of Ukraine perform during the men’s synchronized 10m platform final at the Paris Olympics. (Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)
Kirill Boliukh and Oleksii Sereda of Ukraine perform during the men’s synchronized 10m platform final at the Paris Olympics. (Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images) (Patrick Khachfe via Getty Images)
Rylan Wiens and Nathan Zsombor-Murray of Team Canada after a dive in the men’s synchronized 10m platform final at the Paris Olympics. (Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
Rylan Wiens and Nathan Zsombor-Murray of Team Canada after a dive in the men’s synchronized 10m platform final at the Paris Olympics. (Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) (Quinn Rooney via Getty Images)

Here are sports that many have played — but not like this.

Miu Hirano of Japan competes against Italy's Gianluca Pozzatti in a Round of 64 match in table tennis. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Miu Hirano of Japan competes against Italy's Gianluca Pozzatti in a Round of 64 match in table tennis. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers via Getty Images)
Vinson Chiu of Team USA serves in mixed doubles badminton against Singapore at the Paris Olympics. (Pool/Getty Images)
Vinson Chiu of Team USA serves in mixed doubles badminton against Singapore at the Paris Olympics. (Pool/Getty Images) (Pool via Getty Images)

The simple act of breathing is a highly calculated exercise in Olympic swimming.

Australia's Kaylee McKeown of Team Australia competes in the Women’s 100m backstroke at the Paris Olympics. (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Australia's Kaylee McKeown of Team Australia competes in the Women’s 100m backstroke at the Paris Olympics. (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (Richard Heathcote via Getty Images)

Gold: Cheung Ka Long, China | Silver: Filippo Macchi, Italy | Bronze Nick Itkin, USA

In a city known for its breathtaking architecture, perhaps no Paris Olympics venue is as grand as the Grand Palais, which hosts fencing and Taekwondo competitions.

Kazuki Iimura of Japan (R) and Nick Itkin of United States compete in the fencing men's foil bronze medal match at the Grand Palais at the Paris Olympics. (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Kazuki Iimura of Japan (R) and Nick Itkin of United States compete in the fencing men's foil bronze medal match at the Grand Palais at the Paris Olympics. (Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello via Getty Images)

On the other side of the world, Brazil's Gabriel Medina appeared to defy gravity after while celebrating a record-setting ride. Hint: he didn't. The full explanation of this spectacular photo can be found here.

What's better? Gabriel Medina's big wave or the photo of his celebration? (Jerome Brouillet/AFP via Getty Images)
What's better? Gabriel Medina's big wave or the photo of his celebration? (Jerome Brouillet/AFP via Getty Images) (JEROME BROUILLET via Getty Images)

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