Rise of the wonder women
More female athletes than ever are displaying their power, grace and skill on the world's greatest sporting stage
From swimming in the Seine, to biking along the Champs-Elysees, Paris has so far offered a breathtaking backdrop for female athletes to deliver stunning performances.
Remarks about the Games from Yu Jia, a commentator for Chinese national broadcaster CCTV, have struck a chord on Chinese social media.
"You should be able to see the immense beauty in their performance. Their bodies are forged from steel, their spines etched with courage and their blood infused with freedom. Each athlete embodies adventure, defiance, and fearlessness," he said. "In such competitions, both a girl's heart and a knight's spirit can coexist."
Yu emphasized the significance of the event, noting that "you never know where in the world a young girl might be watching, dreaming of one day standing on such a stage".
