Paris 2024 rowing: All results, as United States secures men's four gold medal

The Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium witnessed a thrilling race as the United States rowed to Olympic victory at Paris 2024.

The race was intense, coming down to the final strokes with New Zealand and the U.S. battling fiercely in the last 250 meters.

The American team, composed of Nick Mead, Justin Best, Michael Grady, and Liam Corrigan, narrowly edged out New Zealand, finishing just 0.85 seconds ahead to win the USA's first gold in this event since the Rome 1960.

Reflecting on the moment, Best said, "Crossing that finish line, I was just bawling my eyes out. Seeing the flag being raised. I love these guys, I love the United States of America, and I wouldn't want to do it with another group."

With Mead in the bow and Corrigan at the stroke, the team clocked a winning time of 5:49.03. New Zealand finished a fraction of a second behind them at 5:49.88, securing the silver.

Grady expressed hope that the USA's victory would inspire future generations of American rowers: "I can only hope it inspires and motivates the youth of US rowing. We have quite a large US rowing system under development."

Great Britain overcame a slow start to earn the bronze with a time of 5:52.42. This marked Team GB's 20th medal at Paris 2024 and further solidified their position as a dominant rowing force.

Rowing: Men's four podium

Gold: United States

Silver: New Zealand

Bronze: Great Britain