Olympics | Day 12: Chinese weightlifters retain Olympic golds, artistic swimming team make history


PARIS, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese weightlifters Li Fabin and Hou Zhihui, both reigning Olympic champions, retained their titles at Paris 2024, while China also clinched its first ever gold in artistic swimming on Wednesday.

After Day 12, the United States top the medal tally with 27 golds, while China remain in second place with 25.

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