In pictures: Australia’s 13 greatest moments at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

All good things must come to an end, including the Paris 2024 Olympics. Last night (or early this morning for us Down Under), we bid farewell to the world’s largest sporting event, with a spectacular Closing Ceremony at the Stade de France. 

As predicted, Australia delivered its greatest performance at an overseas Olympic Games, ending fourth on the overall medal tally with 53 medals. This haul comes second only to the 58 medals we won at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

Our impressive Paris medal tally includes an Aussie record-breaking 18 golds, alongside 19 silvers and 16 bronzes. A truly ripper effort for our green and gold!

Here are our favourite photos from the event, thanks to Getty Images.

1. Skateboarder Arisa Trew becomes the youngest Australian Olympic gold medallist 

Arisa Trew competes during the Women's Park Prelims on day 11 of the Paris 2024 Olympics at Place de la Concorde on August 6, 2024:

2. Canoeist Jessica Fox wins her third Olympic gold medal

Jess Fox competes during the Canoe Slalom Women's Single Semi-Final on day five of the Paris 2024 Olympics at Vaires-Sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on July 31, 2024. 

3. Athlete Nina Kennedy wins Australia's first gold medal in the Olympic pole vault

Gold medalist Nina Kennedy reacts after winning in the Women's Pole Vault Final on day 12 of the Paris 2024 Olympics at Stade de France on August 7, 2024.

4. Australia's Golden Girls win the 4x100m relay for the fourth straight Olympic Games

Gold medalists Mollie O'Callaghan, Shayna Jack, Emma McKeon and Meg Harris acknowledge the fans during the medal ceremony after the women's 4x100m Freestyle Relay Final on day one of the Paris 2024 Olympics at Paris La Defense Arena on July 27, 2024.

5. Cyclist Grace Browns wins Australia's first-ever gold medal in the women's individual time trial

Grace Brown competes near Chateau de Vincennes while fans react during the women's individual time trial on day one of the Paris 2024 Olympics at Pont Alexandre III on July 27, 2024. 

6. Swimmer Cameron McEvoy becomes first Australian male swimmer to take part in four Summer Games

Cameron McEvoy celebrates after winning gold in the Men's 50m Freestyle Final on day seven of the Paris 2024 Olympics at Paris La Defense Arena on August 2, 2024. 

7. Sailor Matt Wearn wins his second consecutive gold medal at an Olympic Games

Matthew Wearn celebrates with friends and teammates after winning the gold medal in the Men's Dinghy ILCA class on day 12 of the Paris 2024 Olympics at Marseille Marina on August 7, 2024.

8. Emma McKeon reigns as the most successful Australian Olympian of all time

Emma McKeon competes in the Women's 100m Butterfly Heats on day one of the Paris 2024 Olympics at Paris La Defense Arena on July 27, 2024. 

9. BMX rider Saya Sakakibara overcomes Tokyo tragedy to win gold in 2024

Saya Sakakibara celebrates as gold medal winner during the women's BMX racing final on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines BMX Stadium on August 2, 2024.

10. Canoeist Noemie Fox wins gold at her first Olympic Games

Gold medalist Noemie Fox poses on the podium during the Canoe Slalom Women's Kayak Cross medal ceremony on day ten of the Paris 2024 Olympics at Vaires-Sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on August 5, 2024.

11. Underdogs Matthew Ebden and John Peers beat the US in the Tennis Men's Doubles

Matthew Ebden and John Peers celebrate match point during the Tennis Men's Doubles gold medal match against Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram of team United States on day eight of the Paris 2024 Olympics at Roland Garros on August 3, 2024. 

12. Swimmer Ariarne Titmus finishes with four medals in 2024

Gold medalist Ariarne Titmus bites her medal as she poses for a photo following the medal ceremony after the Women's 400m Freestyle Final on day one of the Paris 2024 Olympics at Paris La Defense Arena on July 27, 2024.

13. Cyclist Matthew Richardson wins three medals at the 2024 Games

Matthew Richardson celebrates as sprint winner after the Men's Sprint Quarter-Finals on day 13 of the Paris 2024 Olympics at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome on August 8, 2024.