Olympics Weekend Recap: Team USA Dominant

The United States has had an outstanding weekend at the Paris 2024 Olympics, demonstrating their exceptional talent across various sports. Here are the notable highlights:

Katie Ledecky
Katie Ledecky added another gold to her collection by winning the 800-meter freestyle, marking her ninth gold medal. She became the second swimmer to win an event at four consecutive Summer Games, outpacing Ariarne Titmus to claim victory.

Noah Lyles
In a dramatic finish, American sprinter Noah Lyles won gold in the men’s 100-meter sprint with a time of 9.784 seconds, just ahead of Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson. Lyles’ victory was one of the closest sprints in Olympic history, with a mere 0.005-second margin.

USA Women’s Soccer
Trinity Rodman’s extra-time goal led the United States to a 1-0 victory over Japan, advancing the team to the semifinals. The U.S. will face Germany in the upcoming match, having previously defeated them 4-1 in the group stage.

Simone Biles
Simone Biles continued her dominance in gymnastics, winning her seventh gold medal in the women’s Olympic vault. She also claimed victories in both the individual all-around and team all-around events.

USA Men’s Basketball
Anthony Edwards led the U.S. men’s basketball team to a 104-83 win over Puerto Rico, securing the No. 1 seed in the quarterfinals. The team will next compete against Brazil in the knockout round.

Kristen Faulkner
Kristen Faulkner stood on the top podium in first place, with her hand over her heart as the American national anthem played. Faulkner, became the first American rider in 40 years to win a medal in the event.

Sha’Carri Richardson
Sha’Carri Richardson earned her first Olympic medal, winning silver in the women’s 100-meter final.

USA Women’s Basketball
The U.S. women’s basketball team extended their Olympic winning streak to 58 consecutive games with an 87-68 victory over Germany, showcasing their depth and talent.

Bobby Finke
Bobby Finke set a new record in the 1,500-meter freestyle, adding to the American women’s record-setting performance in the 4×100 medley relay

Lilly King
Lilly King triumphed in the women’s breaststroke, securing another gold medal for Team USA.

Scottie Scheffler
Scottie Scheffler delivered a stellar performance in men’s golf, coming from behind to win gold with a 9-under 62. This victory capped off an extraordinary year for Scheffler, who also won his second Masters title earlier this year.

In all, Team USA had a dominant weekend, culminating in one of the most dominant one day performances in it’s history winning 17 total medals in one day

Olympic Medal Tracker
The United States leads the medal count with an impressive 71 total medals, including 19 golds. Here’s the breakdown:

United States: 19 Gold, 26 Silver, 26 Bronze (Total: 71)
China: 19 Gold, 15 Silver, 11 Bronze (Total: 45)
France: 12 Gold, 14 Silver, 18 Bronze (Total: 44)
Australia: 12 Gold, 11 Silver, 8 Bronze (Total: 31)
Great Britain: 10 Gold, 12 Silver, 15 Bronze (Total: 37)
South Korea: 10 Gold, 7 Silver, 7 Bronze (Total: 24)
Japan: 9 Gold, 5 Silver, 10 Bronze (Total: 24)
Italy: 7 Gold, 10 Silver, 5 Bronze (Total: 22)
Netherlands: 6 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze (Total: 15)
Germany: 5 Gold, 5 Silver, 2 Bronze (Total: 12)

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