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Who is Jackie Anderson? The woman stealing the spotlight at the Olympics from her husband, star of the USA volleyball team

One of Team USA's volleyball stars had to dip out mid-game to talk to his wife and keep her in check, so who exactly is Jackie Anderson? Meet the woman more important than a 2024 Olympic Games gold medal.

Matt Anderson, aged 37, is a legend within his sport and has claimed two FIVB World Cups, bronze at Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and bronze at the FIVB 2018 World Championship games since his debut in 2006.

The impressive amount of money Snoop Dogg has received for promoting games on NBC

Snoop Dogg and... The Olympics? The unlikely union has netted the hip-hop star some good cash as part of NBC's unique way of promoting the 2024 Paris Games, which also included Taylor Swift and Beyonce, but how much has he earned?

The 52-year-old from Los Angeles County in California jetted out to the City of Love in Europe to watch some events such as the women's gymnastics and beach volleyball sporting the United States' tricolor as well as NBC merch.

What drama!

Rebeca Andrade is the Olympic floor champion. Biles is second, but there's drama behind them. Jordan Chiles was put in fifth but after an appeal amidst the celebrations, her score was changed and she takes bronze for the USA and the Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu in third loses her medal.

Amid all that, the other Romanian had appealed her fourth place in the hope of getting third herself, but that was dismissed.

Final gymnast is Jordan Chiles of the United States of America, Biles now guaranteed a medal as she is still in the silver position, so that is No.11 in the bag.

Second for Biles!

Simone Biles goes into second with two gymnasts to go so that eleventh medal is not in the bag yet, but she's got silver as it stands.

Impressive from Biles

Simone Biles seems to have put the beam behind her as that was a superb floor display, although she did land just outside the square on two occasions which will count against her. We await the score...

Incredible from Andrade

Brazilian Rebeca Andrade has put in a superb floor routine there and she has set the benchmark with a score of 14.166.

Floor final begins

Plenty of the competitors from that dramatic beam final are in this floor final and the action is now underway. Remember, it is not implausible that this is the last time we see Simone Biles at the Olympic Games.

Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles celebrate Olympic victories with a risque Team USA photo

Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles continued their party at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris with a cheeky photo online as the pair celebrated their successes with Team USA, which included gold in the team's final.

Biles also went on to add the vault and all-around to her medal collection for her third Summer Games, whilst Chiles played her part in the team's win as well as making the final of the floor exercise too.

Floor final next for Biles

Whatever upset Biles during the beam final, she needs to put it behind her as the floor final is up next and she is hunting for that eleventh Olympic medal.

Controversy for Biles

There was something clearly angering Biles when she ended her routine, which is thought to be linked to the atmosphere in the arena and noise from the crowd. We may need to hear her talk before there is clarity on that.

Gold for Italy!

It seemed Andrade had nailed her routine but she is put in fourth. That puts Biles into fifth and it means that D'Amato wins the gold and there are two Italians on the podium.

No medal for Biles!

It's a 13.100 which puts Biles into fourth and she won't get a medal. Rebeca Andrade is now on the beam as the final competitor.

Biles falls!

Much of the routine was perfect but Biles did fall off the beam! She may not be getting an eleventh gold here.

Medal for Italy

Alice D'Amato has stormed into the gold medal position with a superb routine. Two more to go here, but D'Amato will get an unexpected medal. Here comes Simone Biles...

Plenty of mistakes

This beam final has been characterized by mistakes. The Chinese athlete made an error when she stepped up first but she is still in the gold medal spot with three to go. One clean routine will put someone at the top of the standings here and Simone Biles is yet to go.

Sunisa Lee struggles

Sunisa Lee has had her turn and she slipped off the beam towards the end of the routine which means she is going to struggle for a medal here. She is still smiling and has been embraced by other gymnasts. The score comes in at 13.100.

Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee in action

The women's beam final is underway and Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee are amongst the competitors. Brazil's Rebeca Andrade will also be in the hunt for the gold medal.

Simone Biles on Day 10

It has been an Olympics to remember for Simone Biles with medal after medal coming her way, and she is back in action for Team USA on Day 10.

She will be competing for gold in the women's balance beam finals and the floor finals very soon, with the first of those getting underway in about an hour.

Triathlon photo-finish

Here is that intense photo-finish between Team GB and Team USA which went the way of the USA, after Germany secured the gold medal.

Silver medal for Team USA

Team USA thought they had to settle for a bronze medal in the triathlon mixed team relay, but the photo finish was challenged and now the silver has been handed to the USA and Team GB will have to settle for bronze.

What can we expect on day 10 of the 2024 Paris Olympics?

On Day 10, the competition heats up across a variety of sports including artistic swimming, track cycling, sport climbing, and wrestling. Meanwhile, the badminton, basketball 3X3, canoe slalom, artistic gymnastics, shooting, and triathlon events reach their climactic conclusions.

A total of 20 medal events are scheduled for 5 August. Among the highlights is the men's pole vault final at 7 PM, where Mondo Duplantis will not only defend his Olympic title but also aim for a new world record.

Urban Sports and New Events

La Concorde will host the first urban sports medal event with the basketball 3X3 finals starting at 9 PM. The new kayak cross events will also award their inaugural medals at 4:55 PM. Additionally, the men's Boulder & Lead combined (10 AM) and women's speed (1 PM) sport climbing events begin, now separated from the combined event featured in Tokyo.

Football Semi-Finals

The men's football tournament advances to the semi-final stage, with matches hosted in Marseille and Lyon as four teams vie for a spot on the podium.

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Athletics (Track and Field): Mondo Duplantis' World Record Attempt

Duplantis is the overwhelming favorite in the men's pole vault. In 2024, only two athletes have cleared 6 meters or higher: Duplantis and the USA's Chris Nilsen. However, Duplantis leads with a world record of 6.24m set at the Xiamen Diamond League. The question is not if Duplantis will win, but whether he can break his own world record by clearing 6.25m.

Surfing: New Champions to Emerge

After multiple delays due to poor surf conditions, the semi-finals and finals are set to take place at Teahupo'o. This year's event promises six new medallists in both the men's and women's categories, as none of the Tokyo 2020 podium finishers made it to the semi-finals.

Medal Events Schedule:

Artistic Gymnastics

• 11:45-12:25: Men's parallel bars final
• 12:38-13:18: Women's balance beam final
• 13:33-14:08: Men's horizontal bar final
• 14:23-15:03: Women's floor exercise final

Athletics (Track and Field)

• 19:00: Men's pole vault final
• 20:30: Women's discus throw final
• 21:15: Women's 5000m final
• 21:47: Women's 800m final

Badminton

• 10:55-11:55: Women's singles gold medal match
• 14:30-16:40: Men's singles medal matches

Basketball 3X3

• 21:00-22:35: Women's medal games
• 21:30-23:05: Men's medal games

Canoe Slalom

• 16:55-17:00: Women's kayak cross final
• 17:00-17:05: Men's kayak cross final

Cycling (Track)

• 19:53-20:03: Women's team sprint finals

Shooting

• 09:30-10:30: Men's 25m rapid fire pistol final
• 15:00-16:15: Mixed team skeet medal matches

Surfing

• 21:24-22:30 Paris time (09:24-10:30 Tahiti time): Men's medal matches
• 22:36-23:42 Paris time (10:36-11:42 Tahiti time): Women's medal matches

Triathlon

• 08:00-09:40: Mixed relay (subject to water quality)

Get ready for a thrilling day filled with fierce competitions and historic moments as athletes give their all to claim Olympic glory.

Adam Peaty Sparks Debate on Fairness After China's Controversial Olympic Win

In the high-stakes world of Olympic swimming, Britain's Adam Peaty has sparked a fierce debate about fairness and integrity following China's historic gold medal win in the 4x100 medley relay. This victory, which ended Team USA's four-decade streak, has been overshadowed by a resurfacing doping scandal involving Qin Haiyang, Sun Jiajun, and other Chinese swimmers from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Despite testing positive for a banned substance, these athletes were allowed to compete, with the China Anti-Doping Agency attributing the results to contaminated food, a conclusion upheld by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Peaty, whose team narrowly missed a medal, condemned the situation, emphasizing that "winning doesn't mean anything if you're not playing fair" and calling for stricter enforcement of anti-doping measures. His comments resonate with many in the swimming community, underscoring a broader concern about maintaining a level playing field and upholding the true spirit of theOlympics, where integrity and honor in competition are paramount.

Ngamba's Triumph: Refugee Boxer Guarantees Olympic Medal for First Time in History

After eight years of anticipation, the Refugee Olympic Team is set to secure its first Olympic medal this week. Boxer Cindy Winner Djankeu Ngamba clinched a unanimous decision victory in the women's 75-kilogram quarterfinal against France's Davina Michel, guaranteeing at least a bronze. Ngamba, who overcame tough opponents including No. 3 seed Tammara Thibeault of Canada, aims to upgrade her medal's color, facing either Atheyna Bylon of Panama or Poland's Elzbieta Wojcik in the semifinal. "I hope I can change the medal in my next fight," she said, inspiring refugees worldwide to believe in their dreams. Born in Cameroon and now living in Bolton, England, Ngamba's journey is a testament to resilience and hope.

Olympic Hockey Upsets: India and Spain Triumph, Belgium and Australia Out

In a dramatic day of hockey at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on August 4, Spain, India, Germany, and the Netherlands advanced to the men's semi-finals, marking the end of the road for reigning champions Belgium and silver medallists Australia. India secured a stunning victory over Great Britain in an overtime shoot-out despite being a man down, while Spain delivered a major upset by defeating Belgium. Germany and the Netherlands also triumphed, setting the stage for an intense semi-finals on August 6.

Djokovic's Emotional Triumph: Olympic Gold at Last

Novak Djokovic's triumphant victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the 2024 Paris Olympicsgold medal match was marked by intense emotion and raw passion, highlighting the significance of Olympic glory in tennis. Despite the prestige of Wimbledon or US Open titles, Djokovic's reaction after his straight-sets win, characterized by tears and heartfelt embraces with his family, showed the magnitude of the achievement. The grueling match, which lasted nearly three hours with two tiebreaks, saw Djokovic finally claim Olympic gold after previous disappointments, solidifying a moment of unforgettable triumph and revenge against a formidable rival.

Seine Pollution Forces Belgian Triathlon Team's Withdrawal

The Belgian Olympic triathlon team's dreams were shattered when Claire Michel fell ill after swimming in the heavily polluted Seine River, forcing their withdrawal from the competition. Despite a $1.5 billion cleanup effort, the river remained hazardous, causing health issues for multiple athletes. Michel's sickness became a symbol of the broader failure, highlighting the risks and raising questions about the efficacy of the massive investment. The incident underscored the unpredictable challenges of the Olympics, casting a shadow over the festivities and prompting a reevaluation of the Seine's suitability for future events.

Leigh Diffey's On-Air Mix-Up as Lyles Snatches Gold in Thrilling Photo Finish

The 2024 Summer Olympics' men's 100-meter dash was marked by an incredibly close finish and an unexpected reaction from legendary play-by-play announcer Leigh Diffey. As American Fred Kerley and Jamaican Kishane Thompson battled stride for stride, Diffey's commentary was focused on their duel. Meanwhile, Noah Lyles, initially trailing, made a stunning comeback in the final meters, which Diffey missed in the heat of the moment. Diffey prematurely declared Thompson the winner, only to be corrected by the photo finish revealing Lyles' victory by a mere five-thousandths of a second. The moment highlighted the intense pressure and unpredictability of live sports broadcasting, and Diffey's human error underscored the drama of Lyles' historic win.

Olympic Champion Ceccon Takes Park Nap Amid Village Complaints

Italian backstroke champion Thomas Ceccon, frustrated by the stifling heat and subpar conditions of the Olympic Village, found solace on a grassy patch with a towel and a tree. Saudirower Husein Alireza shared a photo of Ceccon's impromptu nap spot on social media, highlighting the less-than-ideal accommodations. Despite his gold medal in the 100-meter backstroke, Ceccon's dissatisfaction grew after failing to make the finals in the 200-meter event. He criticized the lack of air conditioning and poor food, comparing the experience to "trying to sleep in a sauna with bad cafeteria food." The International Olympic Committee faced backlash over the eco-friendly but uncomfortable cardboard beds, leading many athletes to seek refuge outside the village. The conditions became a hot topic, with even British and Australian athletes voicing their complaints, making Ceccon's makeshift outdoor bed a symbol of the broader issues plaguing the Games.

Team USA Women's Basketball Dominates Germany, Extends Olympic Streak

The U.S. Women's Basketball team secured a dominant 87-68 win over Germany, wrapping up Group play with a perfect 3-0 record and extending their Olympic winning streak to 58 games. Led by Jackie Young's 19 points off the bench, and strong performances from A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, the Americans showcased their balanced offense and tenacious defense, forcing 23 turnovers and limiting Germany to just three offensive rebounds. Despite an early lead by Germany, Team USA took control with a decisive second-quarter run and maintained their dominance throughout. As the top seed, they are poised to continue their quest for an eighth consecutive gold medal, facing Nigeria next in the knockout round.

D'Tigress Roar into History: Nigeria Secures First Olympic Quarterfinal Spot

Nigeria's women's basketball team, aka D'Tigress, made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by securing their first-ever spot in the Olympic quarterfinals with a stunning 79-70 victory over Canada. Led by Ezinne Kalu's 21 points, Nigeria overcame a four-point halftime deficit by unleashing a fierce defensive effort, outscoring Canada 23-5 in the third quarter and forcing 26 turnovers overall. Despite a strong performance from Canada's Shay Colley, who scored 17 points, the Canadian team couldn't withstand Nigeria's relentless pressure and efficient shooting, sealing their fate at the bottom of Group B and highlighting D'Tigress' remarkable journey in the tournament.

Team USA's 3x3 Olympic Dreams Crushed by Netherlands

In a shocking turn of events at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Team USA's 3x3 men's basketball team suffered a crushing 21-6 defeat to the Netherlands, witnessed by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver at the iconic Place de la Concorde. Despite an early two-pointer from Dylan Travis, the U.S. team, missing the injured Jimmer Fredette and with only Canyon Barry, Kareem Maddox, and Travis available, struggled with disorganization, missed shots, and multiple turnovers. The Netherlands took a commanding lead, with Worthy de Jong's relentless scoring sealing Team USA's fate. In the aftermath, Maddox and Travis highlighted the lack of support and professional opportunities for 3x3 basketball in the U.S., underscoring the intense challenges they faced against a well-prepared Dutch team. Despite their elimination, Team USA's effort and determination on the Olympic court remain commendable, serving as a reminder of the fierce competition at the highest levels of international sport.

Noah Lyles Wins Historic 100m Gold in Photo Finish at Paris Olympics

Noah Lyles triumphed in a historic 100 meters race at the 2024 Paris Olympics, securing gold in a photo finish that saw all finalists run under 10 seconds--a first in legal wind conditions. Lyles edged out Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by just five thousandths of a second, clocking a personal record of 9.79 seconds. Fred Kerley finished third with 9.81, ahead of Akani Simbine and Olympic champion Marcel Jacobs. This race marked the closest finish since Moscow 1980 and showcased Lyles' dominance in sprinting since Usain Bolt's retirement, as he eyes more gold in the 200 meters.

Lewis Hamilton's Support Fuels Nyjah Huston's Paris Olympics Bronze Medal Win

In the vibrant streets of Paris, Nyjah Huston pursued redemption and captured a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics, overcoming the disappointment of Tokyo. Inspired by the support of seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, who recently ended a winless streak at Silverstone, Huston's candid Instagram post revealed the blend of passion and frustration driving his relentless spirit. The Men's Street Skateboard event at La Concorde Urban Park showcased Huston's daring moves and teammate Jagger Eaton's high-flying antics, earning them second and third place, respectively. Despite not clinching gold, Huston's unwavering determination and Hamilton's encouragement underscore a journey of resilience and inspiration.

Three Americans advance to 1500m final

All three Americans will have a chance at gold in the 1500m race.

Yared Nuguse was the fastest in the two semifinal heats with a time of 3:31.72. Hobbs Kessler was right behind him.

USA's Cole Hocker qualified in the other heat.

Photo finish needed to decide the 100m winner!

And it's Noah Lyles! He's done it!

What an incredible race. Thompson of Jamaica got off the line great, while Lyles was slow out of the blocks.

It was so close at the end that a photo finish was needed, with Lyles coming out on top with a time of 9.79 (9.784), just give-thousandths faster than Thompson.

Fred Kerley claims bronze for the USA in 9.81.

And we are now just moments away from the 100m men's final..

USA men bow out of 3x3 basketball

Team USA continue to dominate when it comes to 5x5 men's basketball, but the same can't be said for the 3x3 team.

They finished the pool round with a record of 2-5 meaning they won't advance to the knockout round.

After losing its first four games, the team strung together two wins. However a disappointing 21-6 defeat to the Netherlands dashed any hopes of moving on.

Lyles through to the 100m final

It's time for the men's 100m semi-finals. The top two per semi-final, and the next two fastest, make the final which is set to go tonight at around 3:50 pm ET.

Noah Lyles of the USA and Jamaica's Oblique Seville qualify from the first semi-final, with Seville winning with an impressive time of 9.81 - a personal best. Lyles is right behind him with 9.83.

South Africa's Akani Simbine and Botswana's Letsile Tebogo qualify from the second semi-final with times of 9.87 and 9.91.

That means that defending champion, Italy's Marcell Jacobs, and USA' Kenny Bednarek are on the bubble after finishing with times of 9.92 and 9.93.

Kishane Thompson of Jamaica and Fred Kerley of USA qualify from the third semi-final. Thompson finished with a time of 9.80, while Kerley in 9.84.

It means Jacobs and Bednarek qualify from semi-final 2 in the non-automatic qualifying spots.

American women set 4x100 medley world record

Gold and a world record for the USA women as they dominate the 4x100-meter medley.

They took top spot with a time of 3:49.62, beating Australia and China.

USA settle for silver in men's 4x100 medley relay

The gold goes to China in the men's 4x100 medley relay as they come from behind to defeat the USA and France.

It was close between the USA and France heading into the freestyle, but Pan Zhanle of China pulled away from American Hunter Armstrong (47.19) and Frenchman Florent Manaudou (47.59) thanks to a time of 45.92.

USA women cruise to victory over Germany

The streak continues as the USA secured a dominant 87-68 victory over Germany.

While A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart both finished with double-digit point totals, it was Jackie Young who stole the show, finishing with 19 points. The American depth was on full display as the bench scored 53 points.

The USA will next play on Wednesday in the quarter-finals as they look for an eighth straight Olympic gold medal

Gold and world record-breaking performance from Bobby Finke

It was a strong performance from Bobby Finke, as he broke the world record in the mens' 1500m free to win gold.

His time of 14:30.67 was incredibly impressive, with Italian Gregorio Paltrinieri and Daniel Wiffen completing the podium.

Upset gold medal for Team USA in women's road cycling

A huge shock and a surprise gold medal for the USA in women's road cycling as Kristen Faulkner surged ahead of the competition in the closing stages to claim gold.

Faulkner was not a favorite heading into the competition, but she ended up coming out on top at her first Olympics. She didn't even qualify for the race and was only added to Team USA at the last minute.

Netherlands' Marianne Vos and Germany's Lotte Kopecky took home silver and bronze respectively.

USA take control against Germany

After starting slow out of the gates, the USA are now in control against Germany. Courtesy an 11-0 run that relied on improved shooting and stronger defence, the Americans now lead 41-29 at halftime.

A'ja Wilson shook off a slow start, as her and Breanna Stewart lead the way with a combined 19 points.

Record breaking performance by Scottie Scheffler

Another gold medal for the USA as Scottie Scheffler ties the course record with a 62.

Germany with the early lead

So far Germany have been the sharper side, hitting three consecutive three pointers as they lead 19-16 over the USA.

Breanna Stewart leads the way for the Americans so far with 6 points.

US women's basketball close out group play

The final group stage game for the US women's basketball team is underway as they take on Germany.

The team are looking to extend their streak of 57 straight Olympic wins, a run that dates back to the 1992 Barcelona Games.

It won't be easy as Germany are also 2-0. The winner of the game will win Group C, though the USA are already sure of a spot in the quarterfinals.

Alcaraz disappointed but proud

Carlos Alcaraz came up just short in his final with Novak Djokovic, but he was still proud at taking home a silver medal.

"It is painful to lose the way that I lost this match," he said after the defeat. "I had my opportunities ... Novak is playing great. He deserved this. In the difficult moments, he increased his level. He played unbelievable."

"I am a little bit disappointed but I'm going to leave the court with my head high. I gave everything that I had. Fighting for Spain was everything for me. I'm proud of the way I played today."

Gold for Novak Djokovic!

He's done it. The Serbian has finally added that coveted gold medal to his stellar resume by taking down Carlos Alcaraz in two sets.

Novak has already hinted that this will be his last Olympics, but in his fifth attempt he finally takes gold. He had to work for it though, as Alcaraz went down by fighting but ultimately coming up short 7-6, 7-6.

Lee rises to the occasion in Biles' absence

Kaylia Nemour of Algeria delivered the country's first gold medal in gymnastics, putting together a thrilling routine in the uneven bars final on Sunday to edge Qiu Qiyuan of China.

Sunisa Lee of the U.S. picked up her third medal in Paris and sixth of her Olympic career by grabbing bronze, exactly where she finished in Tokyo three years ago.

Suni Lee takes bronze

The anxiety was palpable in the arena as Suni Lee embarked on her mission to land a medal in the uneven bars, but she held her nerve to claim bronze.

She managed to earn a 14.800 to gain her second consecutive bronze in the event.

Qiu Qiyuan takes the lead on uneven bars

Qiu Qiyuan is now top of the leaderboard in the uneven bars. She may have found it tough during Thursday's all-around final, but she is back on song today, earning a 15.500 to put her ahead of Nina Derwael (Belgium).

Why Biles is not competing in the uneven bars final

Team USA is pursuing another gymnastics gold today, in the uneven bars final, with all hopes placed on Suni Lee to bring back the medal.

After the qualifiers, Lee is in third place with a score of 14.866, behind Kaylia Nemour in first and Qiu Qiyuan in second.

The reason why Simone Biles will not be there is because, although she did take part in the uneven bars during the individual all-around final, she failed to qualify by the slimmest of margins: just a tenth of a point.

That resulted in a ninth place finish, ruling her out of today's final, unless Sunisa Lee were to suffer an injury, whereby Biles would step in as first reserve.

Djokovic wins the first set!

After an enthralling first set, that eventually had to be decided by a tie break, the Serbian has come out on top to take the lead in this excellent match.

All hopes on Suni Lee to land gold

Team USA is pursuing another gymnastics gold today, in the uneven bars final, with all hopes placed on Suni Lee to bring back the medal.

After the qualifiers, Lee is in third place with a score of 14.866, behind Kaylia Nemour in first and Qiu Qiyuan in second.

Djokovic holds after suffering five break points

It looked as though Alcaraz was about to break Djokovic and make it 5-4 and serve for the first set, but the Serbian managed to resist. Alcaraz played some quite fantastic shots in that game, but it wasn't enough.

Alcaraz and Djokovic survive break points

Djokovic currently leads 3-2. In the last two games, the pair have saved numerous break points to keep themselves on par. Alcaraz was 0-40 down on his serve, before rallying back to win the game, before Djokovic survived various breaks of his own to put himself momentarily ahead.

Alcaraz and Djokovic face off for gold

In a repeat of last month's Wimbledon final, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are facing off at Roland Garros' Philippe-Chatrier court, this time competing for a gold medal.

Biles reveals why she is considering 2028 Olympics appearance

Simone Biles continues to dominate gymnastics at the 2024 Olympic Games in France but the big question is will she be at Los Angeles 2028 as the star continues to hint at retirement at the age of 27.

She appeared to hint that this would be her final tournament after being hotly pursued by Rebeca Andrade and Suni Lee, but now she seems to have u-turned on the thoughts and hasn't ruled out competing in Los Angeles in 2028 when she will be 31.

"Never say never,' Biles told media on August 3. "The next Olympics is at home [USA], so you just never know. But I am getting really old."

When and where to watch Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee in action

Following this first Olympic gold in the team event, Simone Biles continued to build her legacy by winning her second gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics in the individual artistic gymnastics final. She secured the win with a score of 59.131 points, a 1.199-point lead over Brazilian Rebeca Andrade (57.932), who was the silver medalist again, just as in Tokyo 2020. The bronze went to fellow American Sunisa Lee, the Tokyo champion, with 54.465 points.

When does Simone Biles compete at the Paris 2024 Games? (ET)

Sunday, August 4

Uneven Bars Final: 9:40 AM ET

How tall is Simone Biles?

Simone Biles, often referred to as the greatest gymnast of all time, is known for her incredible athletic achievements and her powerful, dynamic performances. But one aspect that often piques people's curiosity is her height.

Simone Biles stands at 4 feet 8 inches tall (142 centimeters). Despite her relatively short stature, Biles' height has played a significant role in her gymnastics career, contributing to her agility, speed, and the ability to execute complex aerial maneuvers with precision and grace.

Taylor Swift hails US Olympic heroes

Taylor Swift lent her voice to the NBC Olympics as she stars in an emotional and motivating video featuring sports legends Simone Biles, swimmer Katie Ledecky and sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson for the 2024 Games in Paris.

"Never be afraid to show them who you are," Swift says, inspiringly, in the 60-second clip. "Especially when the whole world is watching.

"Because there's no one way to be the best. No one way to inspire everyone else who will someday follow. You do what you love. You love what you do. You believe in your style, whatever it is.

"Katie, Sha'Carri, and Simone. Three American stars, three different visions of greatness, tonight in Paris."

Lin Yu-ting wins latest bout

Lin Yu-ting has defeated Svetlana Staneva (Bulgaria) in a unanimous decision. The result means that the Chinese Taipei boxer is assured of a medal.

Both Lin and Imane Khelif have come under intense scrutiny in Paris this summer due to misunderstanding over their gender.

Intersex and transsexuality: The difference

In recent days, due to a recent sports controversy during the Olympic Games in Paris, these two terms have come to the fore again. But, perhaps, there are many people who are unaware of the medical and scientific differences between intersexuality and transsexuality related to the gender of human beings. It is important to distinguish between these two classifications as they are not the same and could lead to misunderstandings.

Day 9 to get underway soon

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The joy of wining the gold

The celebration from St. Lucia

It is more than a sport

A picture that says a thousand words

So much feelings

A huge result...

USA headed to semi-finals in 3x3 basketball

A 21-13 win over China means the US women's 3x3 basketball team is off to the semi-finals.

It's the USA's fourth straight win after starting pool play 0-3.

Gold and world record for the USA!

Ryan Murphy, Nic Fink, Gretchen Walsh and Torri Huske deliver gold and a world record for the USA in the 4x100 mixed medley.

Huske anchored the winning swim, holding off Yang Junxuan. The USA's time of 3:37.43 beat the previous mark set by Great Britain - 3:37.58 - at the Olympics three years ago.

Italy claim first tennis medal in a century

Ahead of tomorrow's gold medal match between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, the bronze medal match between Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime and Italy's Lorenzo Musetti took place on Saturday.

In the end it was the Italian who came out on top in three sets, earning Italy's first medal - bronze - in tennis since 1924. That year saw Umberto De Morpurgo deliver bronze in men's singles.

Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini will play for gold in the women's doubles gold medal match on Sunday. Italy has never won a gold medal in tennis.

Gold for Katie Ledecky!

Another stellar performance from Ledecky, who takes gold in the 800-meter freestyle for the fourth time.

Australia's Ariarne Titmus and America's Paige Madden won silver and bronze respectively.

It's Ledecky's ninth gold and 14th medal overall. She became the most decorated female Olympic swimmer of all time back on Thursday when she won silver as part of the US 4x200 freestyle relay team.

Upset in the women's 100m!

In the rain, it's Julien Alfred who claims gold for St.Lucia!

In what can only be deemed upset, the St. Lucian comes out on top to win the country's first ever medal in any sport with a time of 10.72.

USA's Sha'Carri Richardson wins silver in 10.87, with fellow American Melissa Jefferson winning bronze with 10.92.

Silver for USA in the pool

Silver for the USA in the women's 200m IM, as Canada's Summer Macintosh wins gold with an Olympic record time of 2:06:56.

Kate Douglass and Kaylee McKeown started strong on the butterfly, but didn't have enough to fend off the Canadian, with the American getting the silver ahead of the Australian.

Alex Walsh originally finished third, but was disqualified for an illegal turn from backstroke to breaststroke.

Netherlands stun USA, claim gold in 4x400 mixed relay

What a win by the Netherlands in the 4x400 mixed relay. The USA set a world record in the semi-finals, but it's the Dutch who beat them to gold in stunning fashion.

The USA led heading into the final lap, but Femke Bol turned it up and clawed back from fourth to take gold with a European record of 3:07.43.

USA get silver in 3:07.74 and Great Britain with a new national record 3:08.01 for bronze.

Katie Ledecky coming up

A reminder that Katie Ledecky will look to win her fourth gold medal today in the women's 800-meter freestyle. She would be the first woman to do so if she is successful.

Remco Evenepoel celebrates double gold

Big news in the women's 100m

Two-time Olympic 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will not be competing in the women's 100m semi-finals.

As for the USA, Melissa Jefferson won her 100m semifinal which menas she will compete in the final. Sha'Carri Richardson finished second in the second women's 100m semifinal on Saturday, booking her spot in the final as well.

Twanisha Terry just barely qualified for the final, making her way into next race by one one-hundredth of a second. That means there will be three Americans in the final.

Qinwen Zheng wins gold in women's tennis

Qinwen Zheng gave China its first singles gold in tennis, defeating Croatia's Donna Vekic in straight sets.

The historic moment could be seen on Zheng's face, as she collapsed to the floor immediately after winning. It's the biggest moment of her career, having never won a Grand Slam trophy to date.

Iga Swiatek, who was the favorite heading into the competition, won bronze.

Dominant win for the USA

USA finish the group stage undefeated after running away with it against Puerto Rico on Saturday, winning 104-83.

Anthony Edwards finished with 26 points on 11-of-15 shooting. Joel Embiid chipped in with 15, while Kevin Durant had 11.

The USA will next be in action on Tuesday in its first knockout game.

Simone Biles pushing back retirement?

While many believe the Paris Games will be Simone Biles' last, the American haas left the door open for an appearance in 2028.

"Never say never," Biles said after winning her 10th Olympic medal on Saturday. "The next Olympics is at home, so you just never know, but I am getting really old."

The 2028 Games will be held in Los Angeles, with the last Summer Olympics in the USA dating back to Atlanta 1996.

USA taking it to Puerto Rico

USA will improve to 3-0 as they've pushed their lead over Puerto Rico to 28 after three quarters.

The USA has four players in double digits as they lead 87-59, with Anthony Edwards and his 19 leading the way. LeBron James has 10 points, six rebounds and eight assists meaning he is on triple-double watch.

Nedoroscik wins bronze in pommel horse

Stephen Nedoroscik will end the Paris Games as the only U.S. male gymnast to medal in the individual events, as he wins bronze in his speciality, the pommel horse.

His score of 15.300 is good enough to get on the podium.

USA set the record straight in the second quarter

After a hot start from Puerto Rico, it was all USA in the second and they now lead 64-45 at half-time.

Anthony Edwards leads the way with 12 points, though LeBron James has been the star man, chipping in with eight points, four rebounds and six assists.

Imane Khelif books her place in the semi-finals

It's another win for Algerian welterweight Imane Khelif as she defeats Hungarian Anna Luca Hamori by unanimous decision.

There was a big cheering section or the Algerian in the crowd, as they chanted her name "Imane, Imane, Imane!" and waved Algerian flags.

The result comes after Khelif triumphed over Angela Carini when the Italian pulled out early.

Puerto Rico with the advantage over USA after one quarter

It's Puerto Rico ahead after one quarter in today's game with the United States.

Jose Alvarado leads the way for Puerto Rico with nine points, while they've shot 4 of 7 from three so far.

Joel Embiid is back in the starting lineup for the USA in a game that doesn't mean much for either side - the USA are already through to the next round, while Puerto Rico can't advance.

USWNT hang on in the end

Not the most convincing performance from the USWNT, but it doesn't matter as Trinity Rodman's extra-time goal was enough to give them a 1-0 win over Japan.

That means they are through to the semi-finals, where they will face one of Canada or Germany on Tuesday.

The USA had most of the possession in the match, but they just couldn't' create anything clear cut in the final third. In the end it was a moment of magic from Rodman that sends them through.

And there it is! Another gold for Simone Biles!

It's Biles who comes out on top again, getting the better of Brazil's Rebeca Andrade once again in the vault apparatus final.

That's her third gold medal of the Paris Olympics - as well as her 10th Olympic medal and seventh gold.

GOAL USWNT!

They finally get their breakthrough courtesy of Trinity Rodman, who cuts inside and curls her strike into the top corner.

As things stand the USWNT are on their way to the semi-finals.

Rebeca Andrade comes close but...

The Brazilian just delivered one of the best Cheng vaults we've seen, but it isn't enough to beat Biles.

Her two faults give her an average of 14.966, but that score isn't enough to better to Biles' 15.3. All signs point to the American adding another gold medal today.

No goals between USA and Japan

The USWNT are having a tough time breaking down Japan in their quarter-finals matchup so far. After finishing the 90 minutes without a goal, the match is now in extra-time.

There were goal-mouth scrambles for both sides, while the USWNT saw a penalty shout turned away before Japan came close to snatching an unexpected opening goal.

Either way, the match remains in the balance.

What a first vault from Biles!

And she delivers with her second vault attempt as well.

Simone Biles has laid down a marker, finishing with a score of 15.300 as she looks to claim yet another gold.

Gold for Team USA!

Vincent Hancock guides the USA to gold in shooting men's skeet.

Germany takes gold in dressage

It's a third Olympic gold in a row for Team Germany in equestrian dressage team grand prix special.

Oscar De La Hoya speaks out on Imane Khelif controversy

The current topic at the Paris Olympic Games is undoubtedly the controversy that has arisen around the sexuality of the Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, and Oscar De La Hoya has now weighed in with his opinion.

On his Twitter/X account, he uploaded a video where he gives his view on the situation, calling Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-tin 'men' and criticizing the IOC.

Matthew Ebden and John Peers make history for Australia

For the first time in almost 30 years, Australia have won gold in the tennis doubles, courtesy of a masterful display from Matthew Ebden and John Peers.

The US gymnastics team's 'mascot'

Simone Biles rallied around her family and husband to bounce back from her mental health battles at the 2020 Olympic Games but there is one unsung hero through her renaissance so who is Beacon, the mental health dog for Team USA?

Dogs, known for their friendly personas and willingness to accept any person, have been deployed for emotional support and for treating neurodivergents, who struggle to socialize on a typical level.

"I feel like in a way, it blocks out reality," gymnast Shilese Jones told The Times of Beacon. "And sometimes that's good for us, so we don't overthink things. It distracts me from the reality of pain."

Biles tells haters to be quiet

Simone Biles is once again taking aim at her critics, this time defending her decision to allow her husband, Jonathan Owens, to wear one of her newly won Olympic gold medals.

"Crazy thing is, I put my medal on every single one of my family members and took pictures," Biles declared.

"So don't ever make assumptions. Like y'all are so fu*king miserable. Leave us alone."

Did Game of Thrones cost Caeleb Dressel a medal?

Team USA's 50M Freestyle Final and the 100M Butterfly Semifinals swimmer, Caeleb Dressel, admitted staying up too late to watch Game of Thrones saw him blow his chance of an individual medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

When and where to watch Simone Biles

Simone Biles is astounding everyone with an impressive performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Biles has already won her first gold medal in the team competition with the USA team, scoring a total of 171.296 points across all four apparatuses.

Biles competes in the Vault Final at 10:20am ET today. Biles' artistic gymnastics finals can be watched in the United States on NBC's different Olympic channels and Peacock to watch it on streaming. Additionally, MARCA.com will provide coverage of all the events involving the American athlete.

Khelif back in action

After the controversial first round bout that saw her opponent last less than a minute, Imane Khelif returns to competition on Saturday, and will do so against the Hungarian Anna Luca Hamori.

What time does Imane Khelif vs Anna Luca Hamori fight?

The bout between the Algerian and the Hungarian is scheduled to take place at 11:22 ET and can be seen on ESPN Sports.

They are getting ready

Everyone can feel the excitement...

Way to go...

Somebody was excited for the win...

An Olympic record!

A new record

China top medal table, Team USA in Fourth

After Friday's events, China leads the medal table with 13 golds among their 30 total medals. France follows with 36 medals, including 11 golds, while Australia holds third place with 22 medals and 11 golds. The USA leads in the total medal count with 43 medals, including 9 golds. Great Britain has a strong showing with 27 medals, and Japan rounds out the top six with 18 medals.

1. China: 30 medals (13 Gold, 8 Silver, 9 Bronze)

2. France: 36 medals (11 Gold, 12 Silver, 13 Bronze)

3. Australia: 22 medals (11 Gold, 6 Silver, 5 Bronze)

4. Team USA: 43 medals (9 Gold, 18 Silver, 16 Bronze)

5. Great Britain: 27 medals (9 Gold, 10 Silver, 8 Bronze)

6. Japan: 18 medals (8 Gold, 4 Silver, 6 Bronze)

Novak Djokovic faces Carlos Alcaraz for the 2024 Olympics men's gold

Novak Djokovic's surgically repaired knee did not appear to slow him down a bit as he finally reached a Summer Olympics singles final for the first time, defeating Lorenzo Musetti of Italy 6-4, 6-2 on Friday night.

Djokovic will play Carlos Alcaraz for the gold on Sunday. It is a rematch of the Wimbledon final three weeks ago.

Serbia's Djokovic, 37, is the oldest man in a men's singles final at the Olympics; Spain's Alcaraz, 21, is the youngest.

Team USA Sets World Record in 4x400 Mixed Relay

The U.S. team set a world record in the 4x400m mixed relay, finishing the race with a time of 3:07.41.

The record-breaking team included Bryce Deadmon, Shamier Little, Vernon Norwood, and Kaylyn Brown.

This achievement marks the U.S.'s first world record of the competition.

Leon Marchand Wins Another Gold

Leon Marchand secured his fourth gold medal by winning the 200-meter individual medley in Olympic-record time, thrilling the French crowd. His time of 1:54.06 surpassed the previous record of 1:54.23 set by Michael Phelps in Beijing.

The 22-year-old Arizona State standout also claimed victories in the 200 butterfly and 200 breaststroke on Wednesday, following his triumph in the 400 IM on Sunday. Marchand will have another opportunity for a medal on Saturday in the 4x100 medley relay, though his fate will rely on the performance of his three teammates as well.

Zhanle Pan accused of doping after his world record: It's humanly impossible

Swimmer Zhanle Pan surprised everyone in the 100m freestyle event with an impressive gold medal and an incredible time, which saw him set a new world record at the 2024 Olympic Games.

A time od 46.40 was posted by the Chinese swimmer, but his record is already being called into question due to the doping scandal that emerged in China just months ago.

The swimmer smashed his own record, lowering it by four tenths from his February time, something Australian coach and former Olympian Brett Hawke believes is "humanly impossible."

Aussie Gold from McKeown and McEvoy

Australia's Kaylee McKeown won gold in the 200-meter backstroke with an Olympic-record time of 2:03.73, narrowly defeating American rival Regan Smith, who earned her third silver medal with a time of 2:04.26.

This victory gives McKeown six Olympic medals, five of which are gold, including her win in the 100 backstroke earlier in the meet. Her time broke Missy Franklin's Olympic record of 2:04.06 set in London.

In the 50-meter freestyle, Australia's Cameron McEvoy claimed his first gold medal and fourth career medal by edging out silver medalist Benjamin Proud of Great Britain. Defending Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel of the U.S. finished sixth. The French crowd cheered as Florent Manaudou took bronze.

Giannis Antetokounmpo helps Greece stay alive for Olympic knockout round

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 20 points and seven rebounds as Greece outlasted Australia 77-71 on Friday to keep alive its hopes of advancing to next week's quarterfinal round in Olympic men's basketball.

Thomas Walkup added 18 points for Greece. Jock Landale led Australia with 17 points.

"We didn't want to leave this tournament without getting a win," Antetokounmpo said. "We felt like we had a very good team to not get the win. And we competed. We fight for all three games. And I think this has been a game that we had to fight for until the end."

Jonathan Owens leaves special message for wife Simone Biles

Simon Biles has received a special message from her other half Jonathan Owens, who traveled more than 6,000 miles to see her make Olympic history.

Biles has put Tokyo 2020 firmly behind her to live up to her superstar name in Paris this summer. Winning her second gold of the summer in the all-around artistic gymnastics, Biles became the first U.S. Olympic gymnast to win two all-around golds and broke a 120-year-old record by becoming the only U.S. gymnast with six Olympic gold medals.

Team USA triumph in 3x3 Basketball

Canyon Barry scored a game-high 15 points, keeping America's medal hopes alive with a thrilling 21-19 victory over France in 3x3 basketball. The United States entered the day 0-4, at the bottom of the eight-team standings, needing to finish sixth to make it to knockout play. It looked bleak with France leading 16-12, but Barry scored 7 points in a game-closing 9-3 American run.

The U.S. 3x3 women's basketball team also had a successful day, winning a pair of dramatic one-point games and emerging as the medal contenders the U.S. expected them to be. Rhyne Howard's 2-point shot at the buzzer secured an 18-17 overtime victory over Canada, following Dearica Hamby's layup that gave the U.S. a 14-13 win over host France.

The American women, gold medalists in Tokyo, ended the day at 3-3 and in fifth place. The top six of eight squads advance to elimination play.

Team USA Takes Bronze in Archery's Mixed Team Event

The United States' mixed archery team, composed of Brady Ellison and Casey Kaufhold, secured the bronze medal. Germany took silver, while South Korea maintained its dominance with another gold.

This marks the fourth Olympic medal for 35-year-old Ellison, making him the most decorated American archer ever. He remains in contention for more medals, advancing to the round of 16 in the men's individual competition, with the rest of the bracket to be completed on Sunday.

Kaufhold, 20, earned her first Olympic medal in her second appearance.

This is the U.S.'s first medal in the mixed team event, which debuted in Tokyo, and their first archery medal since the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Iga Swiatek Takes Tennis Bronze

Poland's Iga Swiatek made history by becoming the first Polish tennis player to win an Olympic medal. She defeated Slovakia's Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 6-2, 6-1 in the bronze medal match. Swiatek, currently the World No. 1, showcased her dominance on the court.

The gold medal match between China's Qinwen Zheng and Croatia's Donna Vekic will take place on Saturday.

USMNT Eliminated by Morocco after 4-0 Defeat

The U.S. men's soccer team has been eliminated from the Olympics after a 4-0 defeat by Morocco in the quarterfinals. Soufiane Rahimi, Ilias Akhomach, and Achraf Hakimi each scored, sealing Morocco's victory and ending the Americans' run.

Female boxer recalls brutal fight with Imane Khelif as controversy around 2024 Olympic Games star rages on

Imane Khelif continues to be at the center of an ethical debate at the 2024 Olympic Games surrounding the safety of female fighters as one of her former opponents recalls how she felt "very out of her depth" against the Algerian.

Controversy erupted when Khelif grabbed headlines for defeating Angela Carini inside 46 seconds in Paris, with the Italian suggesting it wasn't fair for her to compete against other women, despite being a woman herself.

USMNT heading out of the soccer

The USA men's soccer team are now 3-0 down to Morocco and they are not going to be getting a medal for their efforts. Ilias Akhomach made it 2-0 and then Achraf Hakimi of Paris Saint-Germain made it 3-0 in his home stadium. With just over 15 minutes to play, only a brave men would bet against the Moroccan's now.

LeBron James' date with wife Savannah at the Eiffel Tower puts Olympic Games security arrangements to the test

LeBron James' decision to take his wife to the Eiffel Tower has reportedly caused security concerns at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris as he continues to use the metro to move around the city, despite attacks there on July 26.

The Los Angeles Lakers icon is in Europe along with Team USA's NBA stars as they continue their quest for another gold medal but the 39-year-old is also using his time in France to double as a chance for romance with his wife, Savannah.

1-0 to Morocco

Morocco are 1-0 up against the USA with half-time approaching in the soccer. Soufiane Rahimi scored a penalty in the 28th minute.

USMNT take on Morocco

The USMNT are taking on Morocco in the quarter-finals of the soccer and they are vastly outnumbered in the stands of the Parc des Princes. There are 15 minutes on the clock and it is currently 0-0.

Djokovic alarmed by an injury at the Olympics: I'm very worried

Novak Djokovic qualified for the semifinals of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after a 6-3, 7-6 (3) win over Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas.

The 37-year-old Serbian tennis veteran is one win away from winning an Olympic medal, but right knee problems hampered his performance against Tsitsipas and worries the Belgrade native ahead of his semifinal match against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti.

Katie Ledecky, Olympic legend with 13 medals: I wouldn't pee in the pool, but I can't talk about others

Swimmer Katie Ledecky has become the most decorated female U.S. athlete in Olympic history after her 13th medal.

The U.S. swimmer won the silver medal in the 4x200-meter relay, breaking a tie with swimmers Natalie Coughlin, Jenny Thompson and Dara Torres.

Ledecky is not considering retirement and aspires to compete with Team USA at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Italian athlete's Paris 2024 golden kiss: I regret that this kiss is seen as different

Italy's Alice Bellandi won the gold medal in judo at the Paris 2024 Olympics (-78kg category), beating Israel's Inbar Lanir by ippon.

The Italian judoka celebrated her Olympic gold by kissing her girlfriend Jasmine Martin, a judoka of Brazilian origin who competes for South Africa and is based in Rome.

Bronze in sailing

The US men's pair have won a bronze medal in the sailing down in the waters of Marseille, with Spain taking the gold there.

US silver in rifle shooting

Maddalena has managed to secure a silver medal for the United States, with the Swiss taking gold after a near perfect final shot.

Swimmer Tamara Potocka collapses after a women's 200-meter individual medley race at the Olympics

Swimmer Tamara Potocka collapsed poolside Friday morning after a qualifying heat of the women's 200-meter individual medley at the Paris Olympics and was given first aid and then carried off on a stretcher.

Potocka, from Slovakia, was seen wearing an oxygen mask as she was taken away for medical attention. Medical personal at the pool said she was conscious.

She collapsed as she got out of the water and almost immediately was surrounded by a half-dozen medical attendants who put her on a stretcher after about a minute and carried her off the pool deck.

Jake Paul thinks Imane Khelif's involvement in the ring is a travesty: This is dangerous

Jake Paul has offered to create a 'fair fight' for Italian boxer Angela Carini after she lost at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games against Algeria's Imane Khelif.

Perhaps the biggest media storm of the Olympics so far has been created thanks to this fight, as much of the world has decided that Khelif is effectively a man despite her being documented as a woman and hailing from a country where conversion therapy is illegal.

Disaster for the USA

A terrible third dive for the USA and they are out of this contest from a medal perspective.

Another impressive dive from the USA in round two, they're mixing it with some of the favorites right now.

Smooth first dive from Team USA in the men's 3m synchro, they score 49.80 which puts them in the bronze position with three teams to dive.

Diving action getting underway

The men's synchronized diving is now underway with the French pairing starting things off with a slightly underwhelming dive.

The action on Day 7

There is a lot of action to look forward to at the Olympics today, and for many it is the track and field events that they have been waiting for.

Athletics action in Paris

The morning action in Paris is focused on the athletics, the Decathlon 100m will kick off the track and field events for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Paris 2024 Day 7: Key Events and Medal Contests to Watch

Day 7 of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games promises a thrilling lineup of events, from Sha'Carri Richardson's much-anticipated sprint debut to numerous medal contests across various sports.

Sha'Carri Richardson's Olympic Debut

• Event: Women's 100m Heats
• Time: From 11:50 am

Evening Athletics Final

• Event: Men's 10,000m Final
• Time: 9:20 pm

Tennis Medal Rounds

• Events:
  • Women's Singles Bronze Medal
  • Men's Doubles Bronze Medal
  • Mixed Doubles Medals (final at 7 pm)
• Time: From 12:00 pm

Table Tennis

• Event: Singles Semi-Finals

Other Top Events of the Day

• Judo: Teddy Riner in Men's +100kg (medal contests from 5:49 pm)
• Swimming:
  • Kaylee McKeown in Women's 200m Backstroke Final (8:36 pm) and 200m Individual Medley Semi-Finals (9:22 pm)
  • Léon Marchand in Men's 200m Individual Medley Final (8:43 pm)

Medal Events

• Archery: Mixed Team Medal Matches (16:24-17:02)
• Athletics (Track and Field): Men's 10,000m Final (21:20-21:50)
• Badminton: Mixed Doubles Medal Matches (15:00-17:10)
• Cycling (BMX Racing):
  • Men's Final (21:35-21:45)
  • Women's Final (21:50-22:00)
• Diving: Men's Synchronised 3m Springboard Final (11:00-11:50)
• Equestrian: Jumping Team Final (14:00-16:00)
• Fencing: Men's Épée Team Medal Matches (19:30-21:20)
• Judo:
  • Women's +78kg Medal Contests (17:18-17:48)
  • Men's +100kg Medal Contests (17:49-18:19)
• Rowing:
  • Men's Pair Final A (11:30-11:42)
  • Women's Pair Final A (11:42-11:54)
  • Men's Lightweight Double Sculls Final A (12:02-12:14)
  • Women's Lightweight Double Sculls Final A (12:22-12:35)
• Sailing:
  • Women's Skiff Medal Race (12:13-12:28)
  • Men's Skiff Medal Race (13:13-13:28)
  • Women's Windsurfing Final (15:30-15:50)
  • Men's Windsurfing Final (subject to wind conditions)
• Shooting: Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Final (09:30-10:30)
• Swimming:
  • Men's 50m Freestyle Final (20:30)
  • Women's 200m Backstroke Final (20:39)
  • Men's 200m Individual Medley Final (20:49)
• Tennis:
  • Women's Singles Bronze Medal Match (from 12:00)
  • Mixed Doubles Bronze Medal Match (from 12:00)
  • Mixed Doubles Gold Medal Match (from 19:00)
• Trampoline:
  • Women's Final (13:50-14:20)
  • Men's Final (19:45-20:15)

Hungarian Boxer Hamori Unfazed by Khelif Controversy

In a highly charged atmosphere at the Paris Olympics, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif created a storm by defeating Italy's Angela Carini just 46 seconds into their bout, sparking controversy due to Khelif's past disqualification for elevated testosterone levels. Unfazed by the scandal, Hungarian boxer Anna Luca Hamori, who is set to face Khelif in the quarterfinals, remains focused and confident. Despite the uproar over Khelif's eligibility, the International Olympic Committee reaffirmed her compliance with competition rules. Hamori's dedication to her sport and her strategic mental focus stand in stark contrast to the media frenzy, as she prepares for her next match.

Andy Murray Bids Emotional Farewell at Paris Olympics After Final Doubles Match

Andy Murray's illustrious career concluded with an emotional farewell at the 2024 Paris Olympics, following a doubles quarterfinal defeat alongside teammate Daniel Evans. The crowd at the Suzanne Lenglen venue gave him a standing ovation as Murray, visibly moved, acknowledged the cheers with raised arms and a grateful heart. Reflecting on his journey, which included Wimbledon titles and two consecutive Olympic golds, Murray expressed contentment with his career's end, despite the bittersweet nature of his final match.

Costa Rica's Brisa Hennessy Advances with Highest Score of the Day

Costa Rican surfer Brisa Hennessy advanced to the quarterfinals after a standout performance against Portugal's Yolanda Hopkins. Despite an early setback with Hopkins leading at 6.33 points, Hennessy rallied with a top wave score of 7.67, finishing at 12.34 to secure her win. This score, the highest of the day, placed her ahead of her next opponent, Luana Silva, who scored 6.77. Adverse weather at Teahupo'o delayed the competition, making the conditions challenging. Hennessy expressed gratitude for Costa Rican support, attributing her success humorously to "gallo pinto." The nation eagerly watches as she continues her impressive run.

LeBron James Celebrates Simone Biles' Record-Breaking Olympic Gold With GOAT Tribute

Simone Biles made American Olympic history by winning her sixth Gold Medal in the Gymnastics All-Around tournament, becoming the oldest gymnast to achieve this feat since 1976 at the age of 27. Her victory was widely celebrated, including a notable tribute from LeBron James, who posted an image of a goat, symbolizing Biles as the 'Greatest Of All Time'. Despite her six Gold Medals, Biles remains far from Michael Phelps' record of 23. However, she surpassed Anton Heida's century-old record for the most Gold Medals by an American gymnast, cementing her legacy among the greatest American Olympians.

Jolien Vermeylen Criticizes Olympic Officials for Unsafe Seine River Conditions

Belgian triathlete Jolien Vermeylen faced serious health risks after swimming in the heavily polluted Seine River during an Olympic event. Despite assurances from officials that the waters were safe, Vermeylen ingested contaminated water and expressed immediate concerns about her health. She criticized the organizers for failing to clean the river and prioritize athlete safety, highlighting the ongoing issue of pollution in the Seine and its potential impact on competitors.

Olympic Medals Table - August 1: Daily Medal Updates and Surprising New Leaders

As the Paris 2024 Olympics continue, the excitement for podium finishes and medals remains high, with Americans eager for new opportunities after a three-year wait; the medal table, an essential tool for tracking country performances, updates in real-time, showcasing the dynamic changes in gold, silver, and bronze standings, with traditional powerhouses like the United States and China often leading, though surprises and new frontrunners emerge each edition.

Olympic Medal Table today August 1

• 1. China: 11 Gold, 7 Silver, 6 Bronze, 24 Total
• 2. USA: 9 Gold, 15 Silver, 13 Bronze, 37 Total
• 3. France: 8 Gold, 11 Silver, 8 Bronze, 27 Total
• 4. Australia: 8 Gold, 6 Silver, 4 Bronze, 18 Total
• 5. Japan: 8 Gold, 3 Silver, 5 Bronze, 16 Total
• 6. Great Britain: 6 Gold, 7 Silver, 7 Bronze, 20 Total
• 7. South Korea: 6 Gold, 3 Silver, 3 Bronze, 12 Total
• 8. Italy: 5 Gold, 7 Silver, 4 Bronze, 16 Total
• 9. Canada: 3 Gold, 2 Silver, 3 Bronze, 8 Total
• 10. Netherlands: 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze, 6 Total

Joe Rogan Blasts Olympic Games, Calling Them a 'Giant Scam'

The recent Olympic opening ceremony has sparked controversy, particularly over a performance featuring the Greek God Dionysus, which some critics claim mocked the Last Supper. Despite denials from the ceremony's director, Thomas Jolly, the debate continues, with prominent figures like Joe Rogan vocally criticizing the event. Rogan argued that the Olympics exploit athletes while profiting immensely from television and advertising revenues that do not benefit the participants. He described the Olympics as a "giant scam," highlighting the disparity between the substantial financial gains of the organizers and the lack of compensation for the athletes. The ongoing controversy raises questions about the financial structure and fairness of revenue distribution in the Olympic Games.

Tomorrow's Showdown: Leon Marchand in 200m Individual Medley Final

French swimming sensation Leon Marchand is set to compete in the 200m Individual Medley final tomorrow, August 2, at 2:43 PM ET, at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Marchand has already made waves this Olympic season, breaking records held by Michael Phelps and securing gold in the 200m breaststroke, 200m butterfly, and 400m individual medley. With a combination of power and precision, Marchand aims to further solidify his legacy as a top international swimmer, and all eyes will be on him as he strives for another gold medal.

Simone Biles Wins Gold, Flaunts 546-Diamond GOAT Necklace

Simone Biles, the most decorated American gymnast in Olympic history, secured another accolade by winning the women's individual all-around gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, outperforming Brazilian rival Rebeca Andrade and fellow American Suni Lee, who took bronze. Biles, 27, celebrated her victory by unveiling a new diamond-encrusted goat necklace, symbolizing her status as the greatest of all time (GOAT), crafted by Janet Heller Fine Jewelry with 546 diamonds. Her performance, marked by a rare error on the uneven bars, was redeemed with stellar routines on the beam and floor, leading to her ninth Olympic medal and marking a redemption arc after her withdrawal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to the "twisties." This victory also highlighted the first time since 2016 that two American women, Biles and Lee, stood on the podium in the all-around event.

IOC Reaffirms Commitment to Fair Play After Khelif's Controversial Victory

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's swift victory over Italy's Angela Carini sparked significant controversy due to Khelif's previous sex test failure. Carini, emotional and injured, withdrew just 46 seconds into the fight. Despite Khelif's triumph and support from figures like Ismael Bennacer, backlash ensued, with critics including J.K. Rowling and Liz Truss. The IOC and the Paris 2024 Boxing Unit issued a statement affirming the right of all athletes to compete without discrimination, emphasizing compliance with regulations. The IOC also addressed misinformation and reiterated its commitment to safeguarding athletes' human rights. As debates on fairness and eligibility continue, Khelif's story remains a focal point of Olympic discussions.

Boxer Imane Khelif at Center of Olympic Fairness Debate

The Paris Olympic Games have been rocked by controversy, particularly in women's boxing. The match between Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Italian Angela Carini ended abruptly when Carini, hit significantly by Khelif, chose not to continue after just 46 seconds. The controversy centers on Khelif's masculine appearance, with allegations on social media that she is a transgender woman, raising questions about fairness due to her high testosterone levels. Khelif, who has Swyer Syndrome, possesses XY chromosomes but has female reproductive structures. Criticism has come from various celebrities, including American swimmer Riley Gaines and English writer J.K. Rowling, who argue that Khelif's participation is unfair and endangers female athletes. This incident, along with similar cases, has sparked intense debates about the inclusion of athletes with masculine traits or male chromosomes in women's sports.

Paris 2024: U.S. and Morocco Clash in Olympic Quarterfinal Showdown

The men's soccer quarterfinals of the Paris 2024 Olympics kick off on Friday, August 2, with Morocco facing the U.S. at Parc des Princes. This match marks the start of an action-packed day that includes Japan vs. Spain, Egypt vs. Paraguay, and a headline clash between France and Argentina, a rematch of the last World Cup final. Team USA enters the quarterfinals after bouncing back from an initial 3-0 loss to France, securing victories over New Zealand and Guinea. Morocco also showed resilience, notably defeating Argentina 2-1 in a historic win, before advancing with a solid performance against Iraq.

China Leads Medals Table, USA in second

Team USA have moved up to second in the medals table, thanks in part of Simone Biles' gold medal performance in the all-around gymnastics final. While Katie Ledecky became the most decorated female Olympian of all time with her silver in the 4x200-meter relay.

The United States leads in total medal count with 37, while China leads in gold medals with 11. France, Australia, Japan, and Great Britain follow in the rankings.

1. China: 24 medals (11 Gold, 7 Silver, 6 Bronze)

2. USA: 37 medals (9 Gold, 15 Silver, 13 Bronze)

3. France: 27 medals (8 Gold, 11 Silver, 8 Bronze)

4. Australia: 18 medals (8 Gold, 6 Silver, 4 Bronze)

5. Japan: 16 medals (8 Gold, 3 Silver, 5 Bronze)

6. Great Britain: 20 medals (6 Gold, 7 Silver, 7 Bronze)

Team USA Holds Off Belgium in Women's Basketball

The U.S. women's basketball team held off Belgium with an 87-74 victory, moving to 2-0 in group play.

Despite the final score, the game was tightly contested. Belgium put up a strong fight against a USA team that hasn't lost in Olympic play since 1992. Emma Meesseman starred for Belgium, scoring 24 points.

The U.S. frontcourt proved dominant, with Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson combining for 49 points. Wilson scored 23 points, hitting 8-of-12 shots after starting 1-for-5.

Belgium impressed, backed by a supportive crowd in Lille, a short train ride from Belgium.

The U.S. will face Germany next on Sunday.

Katie Ledecky Wins 13th Medal, Most Ever for Female Olympian

Katie Ledecky earned her 13th Olympic medal, the most ever for a female Olympian, as her 4x200-meter relay team finished second behind Australia on Thursday.

The American team, consisting of Ledecky, Claire Weinstein, Paige Madden, and Erin Gemmell, took silver in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay, placing ahead of third-place China.

Three years ago in Tokyo, China won gold, the U.S. took silver, and Australia claimed bronze.

At 27, Ledecky now holds the record for the most swimming medals won by a woman in Olympic history. Just one day earlier, she won the 1,500-meter freestyle in Olympic-record time, securing her eighth gold and 12th overall medal. No other female swimmer has as many gold medals as the Bethesda, Maryland native.

USA Leads Belgium After Third Quarter

Belgium is giving Team USA a tough challenge, capitalizing on 15 turnovers and moments of defensive disarray from the Americans.

Despite this, Team USA holds the lead going into the fourth quarter, thanks to key back-to-back shots from Napheesa Collier that disrupted Belgium's run.

Belgium star and former WNBA All-Star Emma Meesseman leads all scorers with 20 points, but her team trails 60-53.

Breanna Stewart has been dominant from the start, leading the U.S. with 19 points.

USA Takes Halftime Lead Over Belgium

The USA leads Belgium 46-38 at halftime after a tied first quarter. The U.S. led by as many as 13 points in the second period. Breanna Stewart leads with 15 points, while A'ja Wilson, after a slow start, added six points in the second quarter, making three of her five field-goal attempts.

Belgium is proving more challenging than Japan, with their center duo of Emma Meesseman and Kyara Linskens combining for 18 points and holding their own against the U.S. team.

U.S. Women's Basketball Team Level With Belgium

After one quarter, Belgium is giving the U.S. women's basketball team a tough battle, with the score tied at 23.

The size advantage the U.S. had against Japan is less significant against Belgium. Breanna Stewart is dominating the frontcourt with 11 early points, while A'ja Wilson is still finding her rhythm, with four points on 1-of-5 shooting.

Belgium's balanced attack has four of their five starters scoring at least four points each.

Kate Douglass Wins First Career Gold

American Kate Douglass clinched her first career gold medal by winning the 200-meter breaststroke, upsetting South Africa's Tatjana Schoenmaker, the winner of the 100-meter breaststroke.

Despite Schoenmaker closing in fast, Douglass, from Pelham, New York, had just enough to hold her lead.

Tes Schouten of the Netherlands took the bronze, while Lily King from Evansville, Indiana, finished in eighth place.

Riley Gaines lashes out at Imane Khelif's controversial 2024 Olympics victory

The controversy surrounding the Algerian boxer, Imane Khelif, continues to rage on at the 2024 Olympic Games as Riley Gaines weighs in by saying her fights are, "glorified male violence against women."

Khelif, who was banned from a previous boxing competition after being told she has XY (male) chromosomes, has been permitted to compete by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) although the board has not revealed which categories were met.

Simone Biles wins gold at all-around finals

Simone Biles remains peerless. Even when she's not quite perfect.

The American gymnastics star edged Brazil's Rebeca Andrade during a tense Olympic all-around final on Thursday. Biles' total of 59.131 was just over a point ahead of Andrade at 57.932, one of the closest calls Biles has ever endured at a major international event.

Sunisa Lee, the Tokyo Olympics champion, earned bronze despite spending much of the last 15 months dealing with multiple kidney diseases that left her return to the Games very much in doubt.

BILES WINS GOLD

Simone Biles has done it again. After having to pull out of the individual all-around event in Tokyo due to struggles with the "twisties," Biles has reclaimed her gold-medal status, just days after leading Team USA to gold in the team event.

Biles now owns 6 Olympic gold medals and has become the first gymnast to win two Olympic all-around championships non-consecutively. She is also the only American to win the Olympic all-around more than once.

Rebeca Andrade of Brazil, Biles' top competition, walked away with silver, repeating her finish from Tokyo in the all-around. American Suni Lee secured the bronze medal.

Andrade Takes the Lead with Floor Routine

Andrade is set to be back on the podium. Despite stepping out of bounds--the same mistake that cost her the gold in Tokyo--the reigning silver medalist is assured a medal in the Paris all-around.

The Brazilian breakout star impressed with her routine to Beyoncé's music, earning a score of 14.033.

Now, the final standings hinge on one last performance from Biles.

Lee Secures Another Olympic All-Around Medal

Suni Lee, the reigning all-around champion, has just completed the event final for the second time in her career. To surpass Alice D'Amato and secure the bronze medal position, she needed to score at least 13.535 on her floor routine.

Lee delivered an impressive performance, scoring 13.666 and guaranteeing herself another Olympic all-around medal, following her gold in Tokyo. She flashed a huge smile after sticking her first tumbling pass, signaling her success.

Andrade Holds Second Place After Beam

Rebeca Andrade, despite a few wobbles, managed a solid beam routine with a score of 14.133, placing her second after three rotations. Simone Biles could be heard cheering her on, and the two shared a hug after Andrade's dismount.

Andrade needed a score higher than 14.299 to overtake Biles but fell short. Now, the top two competitors will leave it all on the floor in the final rotation.

With one more chance to secure a medal, here are the current standings after three rotations:

1 Simone Biles (USA)

2 Rebeca Andrade (Brazil)

3 Alice D'Amato (Italy)

Lee Stays in Podium Contention

Suni Lee managed to stay on the beam, despite a few wobbles and broken connections, including one on her iconic ring leap where she arches her back and loses sight of the beam. Although it wasn't her most secure performance, she earned a respectable score of 14.000.

While this score is slightly lower than what she achieved in Tuesday's team final, it keeps her firmly in the race for a podium finish.

Biles Nails Beam Routine

Simone Biles needed to deliver on her beam routine, and she did just that. As the reigning champion in this event, she scored an impressive 14.566, moving back to the front of the pack after a below-average bars routine had left her in third place after the first two rotations.

Her flawless switch leap entrance set the stage for a routine with minimal mistakes. Now, with only the floor routine left, Biles can focus on securing another gold medal.

Biles down to third

With two rotations down and two to go, here are the current leaders:

1 Rebeca Andrade (Brazil)

2 Kaylia Nemour (Algeria)

3 Simone Biles (USA)

Biles, Lee, and Andrade are now heading to the challenging balance beam.

Despite being in the bronze medal position after the second rotation, Biles holds a difficulty advantage on the beam and floor. As the reigning world champion in both events, she has a strong chance of winning gold if she performs to her potential.

Andrade Challenges Biles with Stunning Bars Routine

Rebeca Andrade showcased her determination to compete for gold with a flawless bars routine, hitting her handstands and nearly sticking the landing with a smile. She scored an impressive 14.666, putting pressure on Simone Biles to beat that score and regain the lead. Had Andrade achieved this score in the qualifiers, she would have made the bars final.

Simone Biles encountered difficulties in the second rotation with a major form break during a Pak salto transition from the high bar to the low. Despite managing to stay on the bar, she received a significant deduction, scoring 13.733. This places her behind Andrade as they move on to the balance beam.

Biles begins quest for gold

Reigning champion Lee scores a 13.933 after a small hop on the landing, which isn't too bad given the vault is her weakest event. Rebeca Andrade earns a 15.100 and Biles makes it 15.766 to give herself a small buffer.

Women's gymnastics all-around final LIVE now

The competition has begun for Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee as they face off against each other and 22 top gymnasts in the individual all-around final.

In addition to Team USA's reigning champs--Biles, who won gold in Rio, and Lee, who took gold in Tokyo--watch out for strong contenders like Rebeca Andrade from Brazil, Kaylia Nemour from Algeria, and Qiu Qiyuan from China.

The spotlight will be on the showdown between Biles and Andrade, who are battling for the top spot in today's meet.

Suni Lee wades into Simone Biles-MyKayla Skinner feud

Simone Biles has one vocal ally in Team USA as Suni Lee backs the 27-year-old in her feud with MyKayla Skinner after the duo claimed gold despite being accused of lacking the desire to bring success back to the United States at the 2024 Olympic Games.

The Biles, Lee, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles and Grace McCallum troop claimed gold in the team's finals to take their first medal of this year's games back home before competing in a series of events through August 1-5 after they beat Italy by over five points.

And although Skinner had attempted to apologize for her comments in the build up to the Summer Games, Biles and Lee are not in the habit of preaching forgiveness as they chose to hit back at her.

Team USA 3x3 Basketball Struggles

Team USA's 3x3 women's basketball team is now 0-3 after a 17-15 loss to Australia on Thursday morning. Previously, they lost to Azerbaijan and Germany, placing them last in their group of eight teams.

With only the top two teams advancing to the semifinals and the next four entering the play-in games, the U.S. women need a win soon. They will face Spain later on Thursday.

The men's 3x3 team is also facing difficulties. Jimmer Fredette and his teammates are 0-2 and must win their matchup against Lithuania later today.

Team USA Reaches Final of Women's Team Foil Event

Team USA has secured at least a silver medal in the women's team foil event after defeating Canada in the semifinals.

The U.S. women have excelled in the foil events at the 2024 Olympics, with Lee Kiefer and Lauren Scruggs winning gold and silver in the individual events earlier this week. They are joined by Jacqueline Dubrovich in the team event.

Team USA will compete against Italy in the gold medal match at 2:30 p.m. ET.

When can you watch Simone Biles today?

For all you Simone Biles fans out there, the legendary gymnast will be in action in the women's gymnastics individual final starting at 12:15 PM ET. And you can follow all the action on NBC, as well as here on MARCA.

The opponent of the boxer who failed gender tests retires 46 seconds into bout at the Paris Games

The Paris Olympics have seen their share of controversies, with the boxing discipline being no exception. Recent debates have centered around the participation of Imane Khelif from Algeria and Lin Yu-ting from Taiwan.

Both athletes were previously disqualified from the 2023 World Cup due to having XY chromosomes, typically associated with men, whereas women usually have two X chromosomes.

Khelif has faced criticism, particularly from Italy, where her participation has been labeled as unfair and factually incorrect articles have been written.

Italian boxer Angela Carini expressed her discontent after their match, which ended abruptly 46 seconds in when Carini withdrew, visibly distressed.

She was seen mouthing "Mi ha fatto malissimo" ("It hurt me a lot") and repeatedly said "it's not fair" following the bout. Carini refused to shake hands with Khelif, highlighting the ongoing controversy.

The match began with a powerful right hand from Khelif that disrupted Carini's helmet, leading to Carini's quick decision to end the fight and express her frustration to her team.

Lin Yu-ting is scheduled to fight Uzbekistan's Turdibekova on Friday. Despite high testosterone levels found in tests, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has permitted her participation.

Coco Gauff 'embarrasses' Andy Roddick in a way the young tennis player never expected

Known for her remarkable skill and maturity on the court, Coco Gauff continues to impress fans and former professionals alike. Recently, former tennis star Andy Roddick shared his admiration for her accomplishments and character.

During the July 30 episode of the "Served" podcast, Roddick, along with co-host Jon Wertheim, discussed various topics, including the Paris Olympics and the performances of young athletes.

Roddick has expressed his admiration for Gauff on other occasions as well. During a discussion on the Tennis Channel Live Podcast on June 21st, he praised her performance at the Ladies Open, where she faced a challenging match against Ekaterina Alexandrova.

Roddick highlighted Gauff's resilience and composure under pressure, qualities that have become hallmarks of her game.

"She is a grown-up," Roddick said.

"Like, I am embarrassed for the 20-yo version of myself whenever am around her.

"Honestly. She is phenomenal, she is intelligent, she is talented and confident...She is just great.

"You can also see her teammates, don't regret her, like generally, they like her. They really, really do and I think it's just a huge deal for tennis to be friend-setter."

Swiatek stunned!

World no.1 Iga Swiatek will not be the Olympic champion! She has suffered a shock defeat to China's Zheng Qinwen in straight sets!

Olympic star reveals what's in the boxes medalists receive instead of flowers at the Olympics

Fans have been curious about the contents of the distinctive gold boxes awarded to medalists at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Australia's canoe slalom champion Jessica Fox has provided the answer in a recent TikTok video. Unlike the traditional floral bouquets, these boxes contain a unique memento for the athletes.

Fox, who has become the most decorated athlete in her sport, responded to a fan inquiry with an unboxing video. The box contains a rolled-up print of the official Paris Olympics poster, elegantly embellished with gold embroidery, making it a special keepsake for the medalists.

Fox's performance at the Paris Olympics has been outstanding. She secured a gold medal in the women's kayak slalom event and later added another gold in the women's canoe final.

"I don't know how I did that, the atmosphere was incredible," she said.

"I looked out and I saw so much green and yellow - so many Aussie flags and I think that was the best run I've ever done.

"I knew once I had got through the hard moves, it was about trying to get to the finish and holding it together and wow!"

Coach of Noah Lyles' rival criticizes him for using mind games on 'rivals' at Paris Games

Noah Lyles has set his sights on winning the 100m gold medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics. Known primarily for his success in the 200m, Lyles has recently made a strong case for himself in the shorter sprint, following his World Championships triumph last year. However, he will face significant competition from Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson, among others.

Thompson has recently made headlines with his outstanding performance at the Jamaican Olympic Trials, where he clocked an impressive 9.77 seconds, the fastest 100m time recorded since the 2022 World Championships.

Francis noted that Lyles, who holds world titles in both the 100m and 200m, often engages in psychological tactics aimed at unsettling his opponents. However, Francis believes that the depth of talent in the field this year might mitigate the effectiveness of such strategies.

"I think you will find he plays mind games with those he is faster than," Francis said.

"I don't think he will have the opportunity this time around, but we will see if his mind games works on people who have demonstrated they are a lot faster than he is."

Katie Ledecky and Leon Marchand beat all the problems of the French pool: shallow and slower

An interesting aspect of the swimming competitions at the Paris Olympics might be affecting the athletes' ability to set new records. The temporary pool constructed at La Defense Arena in Nanterre, a Paris suburb, is under scrutiny for potentially influencing swimmers' performances.

The current discussion revolves around the pool's depth, which is 2.15 meters. This depth, while above the Olympic standard of two meters, falls short of the 2.5 meters minimum recommended by World Aquatics.

This discrepancy is notable when compared to the pool used during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which was over three meters deep (approximately 10 feet), as noted by The Athletic.

"It's absurdly slow," an anonymous swimming official told Sports Illustrated.

"It lacks depth, but it also has strange levels. And when you have a shallow pool with as many underwater cameras as we now have, it doesn't help settle the water."

Olympics medal table

Here's how the medal table is looking now

US TAKE GOLD!

Team USA claim gold in the rowing men's four final event for the first time since Rome 1960!

Tommy Paul is Team USA's last hope in tennis...

Tommy Paul is the last chance the USA have of taking a medal in tennis, but he finds himself up against Carlos Alcaraz today, so he won't have it easy at all...

We're big fans of a mascot here at MARCA in English, and here's the Paris Games'...

The reality of Tinder in the Olympic Village...

American rower Emily Delleman has revealed details about the use of Tinder, the world's most-used dating app, in the Olympic Village during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris... the City of Love.

For the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the organization has distributed more than 30,000 condoms and provided the Olympic Village with cardboard beds that have been dubbed "anti-sex beds". The claim that the beds are "anti-sex" has been debunked many times, and not just at this specific Games.

Emily Delleman, who is part of the U.S. women's quadruple scull team, has recorded a video that has gone viral on TikTok (bordering on 4 million views) to reveal the true reality of Tinder during the Olympic Games.

"I'm in the Olympic Village right now and so far most things have exceeded my expectations. The food, the vibe, the atmosphere... it's crazy. Everything but this... The other day I was lying on my cardboard bed, recovering like it's my job, because it is. And I was browsing TikTok and I saw girls saying "hey, change your geolocation to the Olympic Village, you want some first division 'babies'?" and I was like "oh my god, genius. You need to make the most of this.""

Emily Delleman took the plunge and downloaded Tinder: "I hadn't downloaded this app in years, so I go to the app store and they're promoting it like 'match' with professional athletes using our new feature."

"So I start sailing and I don't see any Olympic athletes. I thought okay, my setup must be weird. No. I'm within a mile radius and so far I think I've seen a total of two other Olympic athletes."

Triathlon hell at the Paris Games: "I threw up 10 times"

Tyler Mislawchuk, a triathlete from Canada who participated in the triathlon at the Paris Olympic Games won by Englishman Alex Yee, vomited 10 times after crossing the finish line of a swimming event in the Seine River.

"Did I vomit once? No, I threw up 10 times... The last four kilometers were deadly and I started feeling sick and very hot," revealed the Canadian triathlete, who finished ninth with a time of 1:44:25, in front of the television cameras.

Tyler Mislawchuk acknowledged to the cameras that "I gave it all I had. I came from breaking my Achilles heel, trauma, sprains... I'm proud of what I did".

What time does Simone Biles compete in the gymnastics individual finals at the 2024 Olympics?

Simone Biles will compete in the women's gymnastics individual finals today, August 1, with the event starting at 12:15 PM ET.

The women's gymnastics individual final, featuring Simone Biles, will be broadcast on NBC and all its official channels. To follow the competition online, you can do so through Peacock.

You can also stay updated on the Paris 2024 Olympics right here on our live blog. You'll find the best up-to-the-minute information and live coverage to keep track of everything happening in France, with a special focus on American athletes.

What a shot!

Team USA in basketball action, Djokovic back on the courts!

In a non-medal event, Team USA Women's Basketball team plays Belgium at 3:00 p.m. ET and 9:00 p.m. local time.

In Tennis, Carlos Alcaraz is in action against Tommy Paul, and Novak Djokovic is back on the courts to take on Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Daily Paris appreciation

Welcome to Day 6!

Good morning everybody and welcome along for Thursday's Olympic Games action.

The track and field events are underway now, as is the golf, and below we've listed all of today's medal events.

Track and Field -- Men's 20km Race Walk at 1:30 a.m. ET and 7:30 a.m. local time; Women's 20km Race Walk at 3:20 a.m. ET and 9:20 a.m. Paris.

Shooting -- Men's Smallbore Rifle, Three Positions at 3:30 a.m. ET and 9:30 a.m. local time.

Rowing -- Women's Double Sculls at 5:18 a.m. ET and 11:18 a.m. local time; Men's Double Sculls at 5:30 a.m. ET and 11:30 a.m. local time; Women's Four at 5:50 a.m. ET and 11:50 a.m. local time.

Sailing -- Men's Skiff at 8:43 a.m. ET and 2:43 p.m. local time; Women's Skiff at 9:43 a.m. ET and 3:43 p.m. local time.

Judo -- Men's Half Heavyweight at 11:18 a.m. ET and 5:18 p.m. local time; Women's Half Heavyweight at 11:49 a.m. ET and 5:49 p.m. local time.

Canoe Slalom -- Men's Kayak Single at 11:30 a.m. ET and 5:30 p.m. local time.

Fencing --Women's Team Foil at 1:10 p.m. ET and 7:10 p.m. local time.

Paris 2024 Day 6 Preview: Biles, Schauffele, and Willoughby Aim for Gold

Five days of excitement are behind us, and we're thrilled to have you join us again for the Paris 2024 live updates. Tomorrow, the athletics (track and field) events kick off, and here's a preview of what's coming up:

In Marseille, the first sailing medals are up for grabs in the skiff races, weather permitting. Also, Xander Schauffele will start defending his men's golf Olympic title from 9 am.

Here are some of the day's highlights:

Artistic Gymnastics - Biles, Lee, or a New Champion?

The women's individual all-around final is a must-watch. Team USA's Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee, the last two Olympic champions, are set to compete. The U.S. has dominated this event since 2004, and that trend looks likely to continue.

If either Biles or Lee wins, they'll join the exclusive club of women who have won the Olympic all-around twice, alongside Larisa Latynina and Vera Caslavska. Brazil's Rebeca Andrade also poses a significant threat and could break the U.S. streak.

Cycling (BMX Racing) - Willoughby's Quest for Gold

BMX racing starts on Day 6, with Alise Willoughby, the reigning women's world champion, aiming for her first Olympic gold. Despite her three world titles, her best Olympic result is a silver medal from Rio 2016.

Willoughby will be in action in her fourth Olympics, along with Mariana Pajón of Colombia, a three-time Olympic medalist. .

Medal Events to Watch

• Artistic Gymnastics: Women's individual all-around final
• Athletics (Track and Field): Men's 20km race walk, Women's 20km race walk
• Canoe Slalom: Men's K-1 final
• Fencing: Women's foil team medal matches
• Judo: Men's -100kg and Women's -78kg medal contests
• Rowing: Women's and Men's double sculls finals, Women's and Men's four finals
• Sailing: Men's skiff medal race, Women's skiff medal race
• Shooting: Men's 50m rifle 3 positions final
• Swimming: Women's 200m butterfly final, Men's 200m backstroke final, Women's 200m breaststroke final, Women's 4x200m freestyle relay final

Biles vs. Lee: U.S. Gymnasts Aim for History on Day 6 in Paris

As the sun sets on Day 5 of Paris 2024 we look forward to the action of Day 6, and the women's individual all-around final in artistic gymnastics promises a thrilling showdown. Defending champions Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee lead Team USA, aiming to extend their country's dominance in the event since 2004. If either clinches gold, they join the legendary ranks of Larisa Latynina and Vera Caslavska as two-time Olympic all-around champions. Yet, Brazil's Rebeca Andrade stands poised to disrupt this American hegemony with her dynamic routines, making tonight's competition one of the most anticipated and potentially historic events of the Games.

China's Quan and Chen Secure Seventh Consecutive Olympic Gold in 10m Synchro Dive

Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi of China clinched the gold medal in the women's 10m platform synchro event at Paris 2024, maintaining China's dominant streak in this discipline with a score of 359.10 points. This victory marks China's seventh consecutive Olympic gold in this event since its introduction in 2000. North Korea's Jo Jin Mi and Kim Mi Rae made history by winning silver, the nation's first Olympic diving medal, while Great Britain's Lois Toulson and Andrea Spendolini Sirieix took bronze.

Cassandre Beaugrand Makes History with Gold in Paris 2024 Triathlon

Cassandre Beaugrand secured a historic gold in the Paris 2024 women's individual triathlon on 31 July, becoming the first French athlete to win an Olympic medal in the event. Cheered on by thousands, Beaugrand finished in 1:54:55, while Switzerland's Julie Derron claimed silver and Great Britain's Beth Potter took bronze. Beaugrand expressed disbelief at her victory, calling it a dream come true. Derron, motivated by the enthusiastic crowd, finished at 1:55:01, and Potter, who previously competed in the 10,000m at Rio 2016, made history as the first Olympic athlete to compete in both events.

Olympic Medal Race: Japan Tops Chart in Paris 2024 Games - July 31

After nearly a week of competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Japan leads the medal standings in artistic gymnastics with seven gold, two silver, and four bronze medals, totaling 13. China follows with six gold, six silver, and two bronze, while Australia holds third place with six gold, four silver, and one bronze. Host nation France has amassed five gold, nine silver, and four bronze medals. The dynamic Olympic medal table reflects the ongoing efforts and excellence of the athletes, with countries like the United States and China frequently at the forefront but always leaving room for surprises and new frontrunners.

Olympic Medal Table today July 31

• 1. Japan: 7 Gold, 2 Silver, 4 Bronze, 13 Total
• 2. China: 6 Gold, 6 Silver, 2 Bronze, 14 Total
• 3. Australia: 6 Gold, 4 Silver, 1 Bronze, 11 Total
• 4. France: 5 Gold, 9 Silver, 4 Bronze, 18 Total
• 5. South Korea: 5 Gold, 3 Silver, 3 Bronze, 11 Total
• 6. USA: 4 Gold, 11 Silver, 11 Bronze, 26 Total
• 7. Great Britain: 4 Gold, 5 Silver, 3 Bronze, 12 Total
• 8. Italy: 3 Gold, 4 Silver, 4 Bronze, 11 Total
• 9. Canada: 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze, 6 Total
• 10. Hong Kong: 2 Gold, 0 Silver, 1 Bronze, 3 Total

Félix Lebrun Survives Ovtcharov's Comeback to Reach Quarter-Finals

France's table tennis star Félix Lebrun narrowly advanced to the quarter-finals at the South Paris Arena, overcoming Germany's Dmitrij Ovtcharov 4-3 after a tough battle. Despite winning the first three games, Lebrun had to fend off a strong comeback from Ovtcharov. Following Wang Chuqin's unexpected exit earlier, the quarter-final matchups are set, featuring notable clashes in both the men's and women's singles brackets.

USWNT's Unbeaten Streak Continues with 2-1 Win Against Australia

The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) clinched a 2-1 victory over Australia in their final group stage match of the 2024 Paris Olympics, setting a new record with nine goals in the group stage and securing a place in the quarterfinals against Japan. This victory, marked by goals from Trinity Rodman and reserve midfielder Korbin Albert, saw the USWNT win all three group matches for only the second time in history, reminiscent of their 2012 gold-medal run. Despite Australia's late push and stoppage-time goal by Alanna Kennedy, the USWNT's offensive prowess, led by Rodman and Sophia Smith, was decisive. However, coach Emma Hayes highlighted the need for continued improvement, especially with the suspension of key defensive midfielder Sam Coffey and potential absence of center-back Tierna Davidson due to injury, necessitating tactical adjustments for the next match.

Booed in Paris, Joel Embiid Rises to the Challenge at the 2024 Olympics

Joel Embiid, the former NBA MVP and Philadelphia 76ers star, has been in the spotlight during the Paris 2024 Olympics. Despite initially planning to play for France's national team, Embiid ultimately committed to Team USA, leading to tensions with French fans who even booed him during warm-ups before Team USA's game against South Sudan. This uproar began when Embiid, who obtained French citizenship in 2022 and U.S. citizenship months later, chose between representing France or the United States, as his native Cameroon failed to qualify. Since arriving in Paris, Embiid has faced constant criticism, with French basketball president Jean-Pierre Siutat claiming the team helped him acquire a French passport after he expressed a desire to represent Les Bleus. However, Embiid maintained he never formally committed to playing for France, explaining to the New York Times that his choice was influenced by personal and political reasons, particularly the strained relationship between France and Cameroon. The climax of this tension occurred before the U.S.-South Sudan game when Embiid, greeted with boos, responded by urging the fans to boo louder, surprising the French crowd and garnering cheers from U.S. fans. Despite the controversies, Embiid and Team USA remain undefeated and favorites to win gold, with Embiid's impact and ability to handle pressure proving undeniable. His response to adversity in Paris showcases his character and determination as Team USA continues their quest for Olympic gold.

Alcaraz Set for High-Stakes Rematch Against Tommy Paul in Paris

Carlos Alcaraz, after defeating Roman Safiullin in the fourth round, is set to face Tommy Paul in the Olympics quarterfinals. Both players have not dropped a set, with Paul seeking revenge following his Wimbledon loss to Alcaraz. This will be their first encounter on clay and the sixth meeting overall, with Alcaraz leading their head-to-head 3-2. Alcaraz, the second seed, and Paul, the only remaining American in the singles draw, will play without rest, having competed in both singles and doubles matches. Their quarterfinal match is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, with broadcasts available on NBC and Peacock, and live updates on MARCA.com.

USA lead from start to finish

A strong first quarter (26-14) set the USA on their way as they ran out 103-86 winners over South Sudan on Wednesday.

While the two teams were involved in a nail-biter in a pre-tournament exhibition, the Americans controlled today's game with Adebayo leading the way with 18 points.

Durant chipped in with 14, and LeBron added 12 as the USA improved to 2-0. Jayson Tatum, who didn't play against Serbia, finished with just four points, while Joel Embiid didn't play a single minute.

USA closing in on victory

Around five minutes left in the USA-South Sudan game, and barring a comeback of epic proportions, the Americans will improve to 2-0 as they lead 87-70.

U.S. women fall in 3x3 basketball

Not what the USA were hoping for when it comes to the women's 3x3 basketball, as they suffered their second straight loss.

Azerbaijan got the better of the defending Olympic champions, winning 20-17. The team is made up of Cierra Burdick and Haley Van Lith, who were part of the 2023 3x3 World Cup, as well as WNBA All-Star Rhyne Howard and Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby.

One quarter left as USA still lead

South Sudan actually outscored the USA in the third quarter (21-18), but it's the Americans still out in front 73-57.

Adebayo has increased his tally up to 16, with Durant sitting on 11 and James and White on 10.

South Sudan will need a mighty effort in the fourth quarter if they are to deny the USA a second straight win.

USA keeping South Sudan at bay

Halfway through the third quarter and it's still USA with a healthy 60-46 advantage over South Sudan.

The good news for the Americans is that Anthony Davis returned to the floor after leaving the game in the second quarter with a possible ankle injury.

Davis started in place of Joel Embiid.

USA in control against South Sudan

The Americans are making it look easy against South Sudan, heading into the break with a 55-36 lead.

Bam Adebayo leads the way in terms of scoring with 14 off the bench, followed by LeBron James with 10. Kevin Durant also has 9 off the bench, while Jayson Tatum, who didn't play a minute against Serbia, is scoreless.

There is one concern for the Americans though, as Anthony Davis limped off with what looked to be an ankle injury. He suffered the injury while going up for a shot.

Gold for Ledecky!

What a performance from Katie Ledecky as she takes gold in the women's 1500m freestyle and sets a new Olympic record!

She wins with a time of 15:30.02, with Kirpichnikova of France delighting the home fans by finishing 10 seconds back for silver.

Gose of Germany rounds out the podium in third.

USA dominant against South Sudan so far

It's been all USA so far after one quarter against South Sudan. Steve Kerr's men are currently up 33-14, with Kevin Durant picking up where he left off as he already has 9 points.

LeBron James has 8, while Derrick White has chipped in with 4 off the bench.

Huge upset in tennis!

And there we have it! Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram of the USA are through to the next round after shocking Spain's Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-4 in the men's doubles quarterfinals.

That might be the last time we see Nadal in Paris, as he has been noncommittal on his playing career beyond 2024. As for Alcaraz, he has the U.S. Open next month.

However when it comes to Krajicek and Ram, they are through to the semi-finals.

Kennedy slashes the lead

Might be too little too late for Australia, as Alanna Kennedy makes it 2-1 in injury time. Australia need another goal if they have any hopes of making it through to the next round.

The one goal is all they get though, as the USWNT hold on to take the 2-1 victory and make it 3 wins from 3 matches. Team USA will play Japan in the quarterfinals on Saturday.

LeBron James and U.S men's basketball gear up for South Sudan clash

Team USA will have a new starting lineup as they take on South Sudan in just a few minutes.

Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis are in, with Jrue Holiday and Joel Embiid dropped to the bench.

That means the starting five is Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, Tatum, LeBron James and Davis.

Don't forget that Tatum didn't play a single minute in the opener against Serbia. USA also played South Sudan in exhibition action earlier this month, winning 101-100.

GOAL USWNT!

Korbin Albert fires home from outside the area, as the USWNT double their advantage and look on course to make it three wins in as many matches with a little less than 10 minutes remaining.

That is Albert's first international goal.

Silver medal for Torri Huske in 100m freestyle

A close finish in the women's 100m freestyle, but in the end it's world record holder Sarah Sjöström who beats out Torri Huske of the USA for the gold medal.

USWNT still out in front

Still 1-0 for the USWNT, as they opened the second half by threatening for a second.

Hayley Raso fired an attempt from outside the box for the Australians that was saved as they look to keep their Olympic hopes alive.

In the other Group B match, Germany lead Zambia 3-1 which means they are on course to finish second.

Nadal and Alcaraz up in the second set

Nadal and Alcaraz have stepped up their game in the second set, and currently hold a 3-2 lead over Krajicek and Ram.

A reminder that the Americans currently hold a 1-0 set advantage.

No medals for USA in men's all-around

No medals for Team USA in men's all-around, with Juda and Richard both finishing well down the standings.

In the end the gold goes to Oka Shinnosuke of Japan in what is a bit of an upset.

1 Oka Shinnosuke (JPN) 86.832

2 Zhang Boheng (CHN) 86.599

3 Xiao Ruoteng (CHN) 86.364

USA with the advantage over Spain

A bit of surprise over on the tennis courts as Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram currently have the surprise lead over Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz.

The Spaniards just never got going in the first set, with the American coming out on top. Second set action is already underway.

USWNT lead at the break

After a lengthy 10 minutes of added time in the first half, USWNT head into the break with the lead thanks to Rodman's goal.

Australia's coach Tony Gustavsson was shown a yellow card after arguing over the VAR review of the USA's goal. Ultimately, the goal was looked at and allowed to stand.

GOAL USWNT!

It's Trinity Rodman who opens the scoring just before half-time.

Sophia Smith provides the assist, with Rodman then firing home her second goal of the competition

USWNT with another chance

After Mary Fowler sent a shot wide of the mark for Australia, it's Swanson with a great chance from close range.

However she sees her effort saved as the game remains 0-0 after 34 minutes.

USWNT piling on the pressure

Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman, and Mallory Swanson have all seen attempts on goal just come up short.

It's a big game for Australia as they need a win if they are to finish in the top two. As things stand they are third on four points, as Germany sit second with six points as they currently lead Zambia 1-0.

Podium unlikely for Team USA in men's all-around

With just two rotations left, it doesn't look like a podium is likely for Team USA. Juda is down in 18th while Richard is just behind him in 20th.

Costly booking for Coffee

The USWNY have already clinched a spot in the knockout stage, but they will no doubt be keen to close out Group B with a win over Australia.

Not the best of starts however as Sam Coffee is shown a yellow for an early tackle. It means she will miss the next match.

Juda and Richard continue their push

Richard's puts in a strong showing on the vault, earning a score of 14.100 despite a small hop which knocked off three-tenths.

Juda gets a solid 13.866 on parallel bars, but still has to take on the pommel horse as we now head into the fourth rotation.

Evy Leibfarth takes home bronze in canoe slalom

Despite not entering the Paris Games with high hopes, the USA have secured a medal in canoe slalom thanks to Evy Leibfarth.

The 20-year-old barely made the final after finishing with the 12th fastest time in the semis. However, she beat that run by almost eight seconds to finish with a 109.95 in the finals. She then watches in suspense as the final runners headed out, before celebrating her bronze.

Fort-time Olympic medalist Jessica Fox dominated to win her fourth straight gold for Australia, with Elena Lilik of Germany getting the silver.

Another shaky showing from Juda

Despite sticking his fault in Monday's team final, Juda didn't have as much success in the event today

He stepped out bounds after completing a crooked landing, which means an automatic three tenth deduction. In the end he receives a 13.733.

As things stand Juda is down in 17th, with Richard just behind him in 18th.

Lineup for USA as Women's Team closes out Group B

Juda shows composure on the rings

After a tough start for Richard, Paul Juda comes out strong on the rings.

Although he ran into some problems on the dismount, he saved his showing thanks to a few arm swings. Juda's score is now in and he starts with a solid 13.433.

Tough start for Richard

Frederick Richard begins the day on the pommel horse, and it's a tough start for the American as he fell off the platform early.

With a score of 12.733 it means Richard must be close to perfect the rest of the day to earn a medal.

Team USA to compete in men's all-around final

Paul Juda and Frederick Richard will look to take home a medal for the USA as they will compete in the men's all-around final.

The competition will begin in just a few minutes.

Jahmal Harvey through to the quarter-finals

American Jamal Harvey booked his spot in the quarter-finals after defeating Brazil's Luis Gabriel Oliveira in a close men's featherweight encounter.

Harvey came out on top 3-2 after a dominant showing in the final round. He will next fight in the quarter-finals on Saturday.

Gauff and Pegula out of women's doubles

Tough day for Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula, as they were defeated by Team Czechia in the second round of women's doubles.

The No.1 ranked duo lost the final set in a tie-breaker, which means Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova are through to the next round.

It means that Gauff only has mixed doubles left it she wants to win a medal at the games.

Ledecky in action later today

Katie Ledecky will be looking to win her eighth gold in the 1,500-meter race. She looks to be in great form, progressing to the final with a time almost 18 seconds ahead of the nearest swimmer.

The women's and men's 100-meter freestyle and men's 200-meter butterfly are also scheduled for today.

Alcaraz through to the quarter-finals

Carlos Alcaraz is through to the quarterfinals after defeating Roman Safiullin in straight sets.

With the backing of the fans at Roland-Garros, this year's French Open winner made quick work of the Russian playing as an Independent Neutral Athlete.

Alcaraz will now play Lorenzo Musetti in the quarter-finals.

Olivia Dunne has a message for Simone Biles and fans call for her to be in Los Angeles in 2028

Olivia Dunne watched history unfold as Simone Biles led Team USA to Olympic gold in Paris on Tuesday. The LSU gymnast and prominent TikTok star was in the audience, capturing the moment on social media. Dunne shared her excitement with a TikTok video from her seat, cheering on Biles and the team with the caption: "GO USA RAHHH."

Dunne, who was part of LSU's national championship-winning gymnastics team last year, expressed her admiration and support for Biles, the most decorated Olympic gymnast in U.S. history after this victory.

"We're super excited. We're honored to represent the US every time we get on a world stage but accomplishing that gold and that goal was just an amazing feeling," Biles said.

"I think we all had something to prove from Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and tonight we did just that.

"It means the world. This was our goal going in, even though we didn't share it with everybody because it's just a personal thing that we were working on.

"But I think for everybody it's what we came here to do. And we're super excited to walk away with that gold medal."

Sha'Carri Richardson, closer to winning a medal

Shericka Jackson of Jamaica said Wednesday she will not run in the 100 meters when Olympic track starts, clearing away one of the sprinters who had been expected to give Sha'Carri Richardson her toughest competition in the sport's marquee event.

Jackson did not go into details when she confirmed she would focus only on the 200, which is typically her better event.

The opening round for the women's 100 is Friday at the Stade de France.

Jackson pulled up with a leg cramp at an Olympic tuneup race in Hungary earlier this month, but her coach, Stephen Francis, told the Jamaica Gleaner website this week that "she appears OK to me."

Simone Biles and Suni Lee caught on open mic plotting to celebrate their gold with Kanye West

The United States women's gymnastics team won to gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday, with Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, and Jade Carey each capturing their first gold medals of the Games.

Biles and Chiles showcased their versatility by competing in all four events, while Lee excelled on uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise. Carey contributed her power and precision on vault.

The team's victory was marked by a wave of excitement and camaraderie. Following their triumph, Biles and Lee were caught on camera discussing potential TikTok celebrations.

True to their word, both gymnasts shared playful videos on the platform, with Biles showcasing the team's gold medals and Lee referencing Kanye West's iconic line, "Everybody want to know what I would do if I didn't win. I guess we'll never know."

"Chomping. I want to do the chomping of the gold medals," Biles said.

Lee added: "Okay. And I want to do the one that says, 'imagine what we would do if we didn't win'."

It's in the DNA

American swimmer Katharine Berkoff took bronze medal yesterday in the 100m backstroke, exactly 32 years after her dad had done the very same thing. What a story!

Djokovic nearing a medal

World No.2 Novak Djokovic made light work of German Dominik Koepfer to reach the quarter-finals in the men's singles.

He'll now face Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in the next round.

Team USA vs South Sudan: Where to watch

The match between the United States and South Sudan in the group stage of the Olympic Games will be played on Wednesday, July 31 at 9:00 pm local time - that's 3:00 pm EDT for US-based viewers.

The match between the two teams will take place at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Villeneuve d'ASCQ, Lille.

Where to watch USA vs South Sudan on TV

The match between the United States and South Sudan of the second day of the group stage of the Olympic Games can be seen live on television on USA Network.

Competing at the Games while pregnant!

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez announced in a heartfelt Instagram post that she's seven months pregnant, having competed the day before!

What it means to be sporting

Britain win men's triathlon!

Britain's Alex Yee overtook New Zealand's Hayden Wilde on the final corner of the running leg of the race to seal the gold.

Wilde came in second and home nation France's Leo Bergere wins bronze on his home turf.

Team USA's Rider ended in 29th.

Swimming legacies

Wiffen is one to watch

He recently became Ireland's first world champion in swimming, and Daniel Wiffen's gold last night suggested that he may well deliver more medals for Ireland at this Games.

Wiffen looks to be in a league of his own, and he has plenty more chances to get his hands on medal.

Irish swimming fans - get excited!

Simone Biles 'buries' MyKayla Skinner in brutal post

Simone Biles delivered a powerful statement at the Paris Olympics, leading the U.S. women's gymnastics team to a commanding gold medal victory. Biles, joined by teammates Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey, showcased their superior skills, finishing nearly five-and-a-half points ahead of the Italian team.

In a post-victory Instagram and Threads post, Biles shared a team photo with a caption that read, "lack of talent, lazy, olympic champions."

Wembanyama goes viral

Victor Wembanyama is making waves at the 2024 Olympics, just as he did during his standout rookie season in the NBA. The towering 7-foot-4 French center played a crucial role in Team France's recent 94-90 overtime victory against Japan, showcasing his impressive skills on the international stage.

A memorable moment from the game was the stark contrast in height between Wembanyama and Japan's 5-foot-6 guard Yuki Togashi. This unique matchup quickly gained attention online, becoming a viral sensation.

Home gold!

France have their sixth gold medal of the Paris Games, with Cassandre Beaugrand triumphing in Paris in the individual women's triathlon!

Paris 2024 medal table

The US come into Day 5 leading the medal table with a total of 26: four gold, 11 silver and 11 bronze.

Here's how the medal table looks at the beginning of Day 5.

Another day in Paris

It's worth repeating, but what a beautiful city this is to host a Games like this.

It's easy to take for granted when we're already so deep into the events, but it's worth taking note of from time to time.

Welcome to Day 5!

Hello again everybody and welcome back to our Olympic coverage! We're locked in and ready for all of Wednesday's action.

What to expect in day 5 of the Paris 2024 Olympics

As we gear up for another thrilling day in the City of Light, here's what to look forward to on Day 5, Wednesday, 31 July.

Medal Events on the Horizon

Day 5 promises excitement with 18 medal events on the docket. Among the highlights:

Swimming: Katie Ledecky's Quest for Gold

The pool at Paris La Défense Arena will be the center of attention as Katie Ledecky aims to defend her title in the women's 1500m freestyle at 9:04 PM. Ledecky, who holds the 19 fastest times in this event, could dominate the top 20 with another stellar performance tonight.

Gymnastics Showdown: Hashimoto vs. Zhang

In a highly anticipated men's individual all-around final, Japan's Hashimoto Daiki and China's Zhang Boheng will face off at 5:30 PM. This marks their first Olympic clash after a three-year rivalry that has seen them alternate victories at major events. This showdown is set to be a must-watch.

Swimming: 100m Freestyle Finals

The evening also features the prestigious 100m freestyle events. The women's final at 8:30 PM includes top competitors like Siobhán Haughey and Marrit Steenbergen. The men's final at 10:15 PM will see world record holder Pan Zhanle, European record holder David Popovici, and 2023 world champion Kyle Chalmers compete for gold.

Other Top Picks for the Day

Artistic Gymnastics

• 17:30-20:05: Men's individual all-around final

Canoe Slalom

• 17:25-18:10: Women's C-1 final

Cycling (BMX Freestyle)

• 13:10-14:05: Women's park final
• 14:45-15:40: Men's park final

Diving

• 11:00-11:50: Women's synchronized 10m platform final

Fencing

• 19:30-21:20: Men's sabre team medal matches

Judo

• 17:18-17:48: Women's -70kg medal contests
• 17:49-18:19: Men's -90kg medal contests

Rowing

• 12:26-12:38: Men's quadruple sculls final A
• 12:38-12:50: Women's quadruple sculls final A

Shooting

• 15:30-16:45: Women's trap final

Swimming Finals

• 20:30: Women's 100m freestyle final
• 20:37: Men's 200m butterfly final
• 21:13: Women's 1500m freestyle final
• 22:31: Men's 200m breaststroke final
• 22:39: Men's 100m freestyle final

Triathlon

• 08:00-10:00: Women's individual final
• 10:45-13:00: Men's individual final (subject to water conditions)

Stay tuned for all the excitement and updates from Paris 2024!

Nathan Hales Breaks Olympic Record to Win Gold in Men's Trap

Nathan Hales clinched gold in the men's trap event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, setting a new Olympic record by hitting 48 out of 50 targets in his debut, making him the first British shooter to win this event since 1968. Hales' remarkable performance surpassed the previous record of 43, despite a close contest with China's Qi Ying, who secured silver with 44 points. Guatemala's Jean Pierre Brol Cardenas earned bronze with a score of 35, marking a historic achievement for his country. The final standings saw Australia's James Willett in sixth, USA's Derrick Mein in fifth, and Sweden's Rickard Levin-Andersson in fourth.

Serbian Duo Overcomes Adversity to Claim Olympic Gold in Emotional Shootout

Serbian shooters Zorana Arunovic and Damir Mikec showcased remarkable resilience to win the 10-meter air pistol mixed team gold at the Paris Olympics, overcoming an early six-point deficit to triumph 16-14 over their Turkish rivals. The victory, marked by emotional celebrations, held deep personal significance for both athletes. Arunovic, tearfully dedicating the medal to her late teammate Bobana Velickovic, highlighted Velickovic's enduring impact on the team despite her passing in 2020. Mikec, similarly moved, attributed his success to signs from his late mother, believing her presence guided him to victory. Their heartfelt tributes underscored the poignant moments behind their Olympic achievement.

Emma Navarro's Bitter Defeat at Olympics Sparks Controversy with Qinwen Zheng

Team USA's Emma Navarro lost to China's Qinwen Zheng after squandering a significant lead. Navarro's post-match frustration boiled over into harsh remarks about Zheng's competitive approach, which she claimed lacked camaraderie. Zheng responded with poise, emphasizing her desire for personal growth and sportsmanship. While Navarro's comments stirred controversy, Zheng's calm and dignified reaction highlighted her maturity and focus on improving both as a player and a person, leaving a lasting impression on tennis fans.

Chellsie Memmel's Tough Call Helps Simone Biles Lead Team USA to Gold

Chellsie Memmel navigated the fine line between triumph and heartbreak as she made the tough call to bench Hezly Rivera for the finals, opting instead for Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jade Carey, and Jordan Chiles. Despite the agonizing decision, it paid off with Team USA clinching gold with a score of 171.296. Rivera, just 16, showcased her potential by earning her place in Paris amidst injuries to key contenders, though she narrowly missed the individual finals. Her journey, marked by controversy, notably with MyKayla Skinner's criticism, was defended by her sister in a poignant social media post. Yet, all controversies faded as Team USA's women etched their names in Olympic history, a testament to their grit and Memmel's leadership, proving that every painful decision is a step towards greatness.

Simone Biles' Messy Bun Highlights Paris Olympic Struggles

Simone Biles led Team USA to a gold medal in the team gymnastics competition at the Olympics, despite facing significant challenges due to the environmentally conscious measures implemented in Paris. The Games, committed to being the greenest ever, have introduced eco-friendly initiatives like cardboard beds and a lack of air conditioning in the Athlete's Village, which have proven difficult for athletes amid a heatwave with temperatures exceeding 90°F. Biles, now 27, highlighted these issues on Instagram, noting the discomfort caused by the lack of air conditioning, which even affected her appearance, leading to an uncharacteristically messy bun during the competition. To cope, Team USA provided portable air conditioning units for their athletes, a move followed by other countries. Despite these adversities, Biles' leadership and the team's resilience shone through, culminating in their outstanding performance and victory.

US Men's Soccer Team Reaches Olympic Quarterfinals After 24 Years

The U.S. Olympic Men's Soccer Team, competing in their first Olympics since 2008, has advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years with a decisive 3-0 victory over Guinea, securing second place in Group A. Key performances by Kevin Paredes, who scored twice, and Djordje Mihailovic, who opened the scoring, propelled the team to this achievement. The team now faces Group B winner Morocco in the quarterfinals, marking their third time reaching this stage in Olympic history.

Olympic Spotlight: King and Douglass to Race in 200m Breaststroke on July 31

Tomorrow, July 31, American swimmers Lilly King and Kate Douglass will compete in the Women's 200m Breaststroke event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with preliminary heats and semifinals happening on the same day and the finals on July 1. Both swimmers have excelled at these Games, with King narrowly missing a medal in the 100m Breaststroke by one hundredth of a second, and Douglass winning gold in the Women's 4x100m Freestyle Relay. Their performances highlight the strength of the U.S. swimming team, and they aim to add to their accolades in the 200m Breaststroke.

Slovenia's Leski Overcomes Mexico's Awiti Alcaraz for Olympic Gold

Slovenia's Andreja Leski triumphed over Mexico's Prisca Awiti Alcaraz to claim the gold medal in the women's -63kg judo competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Despite Awiti Alcaraz's early lead with a waza-ari, Leski mounted a comeback with a waza-ari and osaekomi-waza combination, securing her victory. Leski's Olympic debut was marked by a dramatic semi-final win against Tokyo 2020 champion Clarisse Agbegnenou.Awiti Alcaraz, ranked 18th globally, made history by becoming the first Mexican judoka to win an Olympic medal, reflecting on her relaxed pre-match routine and surreal achievement.

Biles admits she had Tokyo on her mind

Biles guided Team USA to gold in gymnastics on Tuesday. And after her gold-clinching display, she admitted that she still had the memories of the Tokyo Olympics fresh in her mind ahead of her performance.

"At the beginning of the day, I started off with therapy this morning so that was super exciting. And then I told her I was feeling calm and ready," Biles said. "And that's kind of exactly what happened. But after I finished vault, I was relieved. I was like, whoo, because please, no flashbacks or anything. But I did feel a lot of relief."

Jordan Chiles' Redemption: From Tokyo Tears to Paris Triumph

After Simone Biles' unexpected withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics, Jordan Chiles stepped in, facing immense pressure and emotional turmoil, especially after struggling on the floor exercise, which contributed to the U.S. team's silver medal finish. Despite performing flawlessly leading up to the Games, Chiles finished 40th overall in qualifications and battled self-doubt. However, her perseverance paid off as she viewed her Tokyo experience as a stepping stone. In Paris,Chiles and her teammates achieved redemption, winning gold with a dominating performance, underscoring her resilience and the U.S. gymnastics team's return to form.

USMNT progress to quarter finals

The United States Men's National Team are through to the quarter finals after a comfortable 3-0 win over Guinea on Tuesday.

Kevin Paredes grabbed a brace while Djordje Mihailovic got the other.

Simone Biles and Team USA earn 'redemption'

"The Redemption Tour" ended in a familiar spot for Simone Biles: atop the Olympic podium. Again. The American gymnastics star and her singular brilliance powered a dominant U.S. women's team in the finals inside a raucous Bercy Arena on Tuesday night.

With Biles at her show-stopping best, the Americans' total of 171.296 was well clear of Italy and Brazil and the exclamation point of a yearlong run in which Biles has cemented her legacy as the greatest ever in her sport, and among the best in the history of the Olympics.

Biles clinches gold for USA!

Biles has done it! She has clinched gold for Team USA. They needed just 8.865 points from the last routine and up stepped the star to deliver gold.

Lee scores 13.533

A fine routine from Suni Lee. After a wobbly warm-up which saw her miss the handle bar earlier on, she responds with a magnificent performance to score 13.533.

The Bercy Arena responded with huge applause for the young athlete.

A few bumps but a great score for Biles

On the balance team, Biles had a few shakey moments on the beam but she still manage to end the routine in exemplary fashion, with a high-flying dismount to finish things off.

Her final score was 14.366: 6.400 on difficulty and 7.966 on execution.

Team USA lead at halfway mark

The standings at the halfway point reflect well on Team USA, as they are just over three points above Italy.

Current standings:

US: 87.432

Italy: 84.330

Great Britain: 81.931

Italian team hails Biles

While there is a sporting rivalry across the board, even opposition athletes are in awe of Biles. After the American completed her uneven bar routine, members of the Italian team could be seen jumping up and down in excitement as she approached the sidelines.

Suni Lee causes a scare in the warm-up

Suni Lee of Team USA caused a scare to those in attendance, as she missed the bar during her warm-up routine and ended up falling flat on her stomach, drawing gasps from the crowd.

She brushed herself off and got back into her routine. Thankfully for Team USA, it was just in the practice part rather than the main event.

Biles nails the vault!

Simone Biles continues to reign supreme on the stage at this year's Olympics, as she closes out the first rotation with a 14.900 on the vault. The crowd is on its feet in celebration of the United States star. What a start for her and Team USA.

Biles leads out Team USA

The USA Women's Gynmastics team is looking to continue on the back of Saturday's solid performance and claim the gold medal for which they are favorites. Simone Biles, the star of the team, has just led her teammates out ahead of today's showdown.

Biles personalized pins gain attention

Olympians are desperate for one of Simone Biles' pins at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France as the gymnast legend brings a unique series of decorations in what could be her final tournament on the big stage.

As a result, her golden pins are in high demand with athletes such as Andy Murray, Tysha Ikenasio and Pauline Schafer looking to collect the love-hearted shaped memorabilia featuring the Biles name to add to their collections.

Biles is back: When and where to watch her perform

Today, Simone Biles is back in action after her superb display on Saturday. The Women's team final (medal event) takes place soon, at 12:15pm EDT

In the United States, artistic gymnastics can be watched on different NBC channels, which will provide full live coverage. Additionally, it will be available for streaming on Peacock.

Spain defeat Giannis' Greece

Spain's basketball side recorded an 84-77 win over Greece in a group stage match, despite the best efforts of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, with the Bucks player managing 27 points on his own. But Spain have an NBA star of their own, albeit not quite at the same level, in the form of Memphis Grizzlies player Santi Aldama, who was sensational on the day and helped La Roja to victory.

Egypt shock Spain!

Egypt recorded a shock 2-1 win over Spain in Group C on Tuesday afternoon in Bordeaux. The result means that, while both teams progress to the next round, Egypt will go through as group winners, while Spain settle for second place.

Gauff's meltdown

Coco Gauff suffered a shock elimination in her first singles match at the Paris Olympic Games, the third round of the competition, and she didn't take the defeat well, complaining that she was cheated by the umpire.

"I feel like I'm getting cheated constantly in this game. This is the third time this happens to me this year," Gauff said.

"It always happens to me on this court. Call the supervisor. It always happens to me, every time. You understand that I always have to advocate for myself, all the time."

US feel good ahead of Women's Rugby Sevens bronze game

Having put points on the board in their loss against New Zealand, the USA are feeling confident ahead of their game against Australia for bronze, after the Aussies lost to Canada.

"New Zealand's not an easy team to score on, so we look at the silver linings," US captain Naya Tapper told NBC News after the loss.

"We kept them down pretty low compared to the numbers they've been able to put on other teams, and we also put some tries on them. So we're hoping to learn from those and bring that into the bronze medal game."

Wow, wow, wow!

Full time: Canada 21-12 Australia

INCREDIBLE! Canada have done the impossible, they've come back from the dead to beat Australia and they will face New Zealand in the final. WHAT A COMEBACK!

Half time: Canada 7-12 Australia

Canada with a late converted try there to stay in the game, and it had looked like Australia would run away with it.

Back to the rugby...

Canada are up against Australia now as we turn our attention back to the women's rugby sevens and the action is underway.

Wow! Inside 60 seconds, Australia get in for the first score of the game. Rugby sevens is infinitely better than any other form of rugby.

USA men beat Germany, remain first

It's not all bad news for the US in ball sports, as their men's volleyball team have beaten Germany 3-2!

The USA won the first two sets, but Germany then raced back to level things up at 2-2 before the US then flexed their strength again.

Full time: New Zealand 24-12 USA

New Zealand are so, so good at rugby.

Half time: New Zealand 7-5 USA

This is a great game so far. The US went 5-0 ahead, but New Zealand are so good and they swiftly turned that around to lead at the break.

The rugby begins!

The US Women's rugby team are now in action against New Zealand!

What a shot!

Fritz moves through!

Still in tennis, USA's Taylor Fritz defeated Britain's Jack Draper, 2-1, to advance, so it's not all bad news for Team US on the courts of Roland Garros today.

Gauff out! Loses 7-6, 6-2 to Vekic

Coco Gauff has fallen to Croatia's Donna Vekic, ending her singles hopes in Paris.

She is, of course, still involved in the doubles competition, but the world No.2's hopes of singles gold are over.

US aim for first rugby medal in a century!

The US women beating Britain on Monday put them in with a real chance to get their hands on a rugby sevens medal on Tuesday.

The last time the country managed to medal in the sport was in 1924, in Paris then too, when the men won gold.

Women's rugby wasn't played at the Games until 2016 in Rio.

A bad start for Coco Gauff

The American has lost the first set 7-6 to Croatia's Donna Vekic in the third round of the women's singles.

Spain see off Giannis Antetokounmpo's Greece

Spain's chances of advancing were boosted with a 84-77 win over Greece today, with Greece now having lost two from two.

Team USA not afraid of the Seine

The River Seine is at the centre of another controversy today, with the schedule having to change due to its water quality levels not being suitable for swimming, but Team USA triathlete Kristin Kasper has come out to say that she is willing to dive right in!

"I'm just trying to focus on what I can control," the Colorado native told NBC News. "And I think me and my teammates are just trying to hope for the best and line up on race day and hopefully we have a swim."

Kasper added that she was "definitely not afraid to swim in the river."

"We swim in a lot of city locations, and it's common for water quality to be a question. But I just have to trust that the race organizers are doing the testing and what they need to do to make sure it's safe," she said. "It's the Olympics, so I'm going all in."

US Women two wins from rugby sevens gold!

The American women are in rugby sevens action twice on Tuesday, and two wins will see them win gold. They take on a tough opponent in New Zealand, and the winners will then meet Canada or Australia for gold.

The first game is at 9:30 a.m. EDT, and the second is at 1:45 p.m. EDT.

Picture perfect

Today's full Olympics schedule

Olympics medal table after Day 3 ?

Ahead of the action beginning for Day 4 this Tuesday, let's reflect on how the medal table is looking this morning

Seine water still not suitable for swimming and triathlon postponed...

It wouldn't be a day at Paris 2024 without a Seine scandal, and we've got another!

The water quality levels of the River Seine, which were worsened by heavy rain on Friday and Saturday, have forced to delay by one day the men's triathlon event of the Olympic Games in Paris, scheduled for Tuesday.

The water of the Seine is still not suitable for swimming as reported by the International Federation through a statement.

So, the calendar is rescheduled and this Wednesday the men's race will take place at 10.45 am, when the women's race, scheduled for 8:00 am, finishes.

Coming up today...

Day 4 (Tuesday) is filled with action and there are 14 gold medal events to keep us busy throughout the day, those being:

Artistic gymnastics (women's team final), fencing (women's epee team), judo (women's -63kg, men's -81 kg), rugby sevens (women's), shooting (mixed team 10m air pistol, men's trap), surfing (men's and women's), swimming (women's 100m back, men's 800m free, men's 4x200m free relay), table tennis (mixed doubles), triathlon (men's individual).

We're starting our day with some skateboarding on the TV, while we get our heads around what's to come today.

Day 4 at the Paris 2024 Olympics!

Good morning and welcome back to another day of Olympic Games coverage here!

Day 3 Wrap-Up: Paris 2024 Olympics

With women's surfing postponed due to weather conditions, Day 3 at the Paris 2024 Olympics has come to an early close.

Men's Surfing Finals Tomorrow: Weather Permitting

The men's surfing finals are set for tomorrow, though the schedule may be affected by weather conditions and the rescheduling of the women's event.

Looking Ahead to Day 4 - 30 July

Here's what's on tap for Day 4:

3X3 Basketball: The action kicks off at La Concorde Urban Park from 5:30pm.

Artistic Gymnastics: Simone Biles seeks her first Olympic gold since Rio 2016 in the women's team all-around final at 6:15pm.

Men's Triathlon: Scheduled for 8am, pending a final water inspection of the Seine.

Judo: French Hopes on Clarisse Agbegnenou

France's judo team, one of the world's strongest after Japan, has high expectations. Clarisse Agbegnenou, the sole French individual champion from Tokyo 2020, will defend her title in the women's -63kg weight class starting at 10am, with medal bouts from 5:49pm at the Champ-de-Mars Arena.

Swimming: Irish History in the Making?

Ireland has won only five swimming medals, four from Michelle Smith de Bruin in 1996 and one from Mona McSharry today. On Day 4, Daniel Wiffen, world short-course record holder and reigning long-course champion, competes in the men's 800m freestyle final at 9:02pm, aiming to become Ireland's first men's swimming Olympic champion.

Table Tennis: Chinese Dominance on Display

China is determined to complete a table tennis sweep after missing gold in the mixed doubles at Tokyo 2020. The world's top-ranked players, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, are favorites in the mixed doubles gold medal final at 2:30pm at the South Paris Arena, facing DPR Korea's Ri Jong Sik and Kim Kum Yong.

Medal Events Schedule for Day 4

Artistic Gymnastics: Women's team all-around final from 6:15pm to 8:15pm.

Fencing: Women's épée team medal matches from 7:30pm to 9:20pm.

Judo: Men's -81kg medal contests at 5:18pm and women's -63kg medal contests at 5:49pm.

Rugby Sevens: Women's medal matches from 7:00pm to 8:15pm.

Shooting: Mixed team 10m air pistol medal matches at 9:30am and men's trap final at 3:30pm.

Surfing: Men's medal matches from 2:12pm to 4:10pm local time (3:12am to 5:10am in Paris), subject to surf conditions.

Swimming: Women's 100m backstroke final at 8:56pm, men's 800m freestyle final at 9:02pm, and men's 4x200m freestyle relay final at 10:01pm.

Table Tennis: Mixed doubles medal matches from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

Triathlon: Men's individual race from 8:00am to 10:00am, subject to water conditions.

Thanks for joining us for Day 3. See you tomorrow for more Olympic excitement!

Team USA Shines with 20 Medals on Day 3 of Competition

Team USA finished Day 3 of the competition with a total of 20 medals--three gold, eight silver, and nine bronze--thanks to standout performances in fencing and swimming, including golds from Lee Kiefer in women's foil individual and Torri Huske in the women's 100-meter butterfly. Meanwhile, host country France boosted its total to 16 medals, with five gold, eight silver, and three bronze. Japan led the gold medal count with six, contributing to its overall tally of 12 medals.

USA Gymnastics Confirms Biles' Participation in All Events Despite Injury

USA Gymnastics announced that Simone Biles will compete in all four events in Tuesday's women's team final despite dealing with a calf injury. Biles, who landed awkwardly during the balance beam and had her leg heavily taped, expressed her gratitude on Instagram. Her coach, Cecile Landi, mentioned that Biles had been experiencing calf pain that flared up again during the competition. Despite this, Biles leads the all-around rankings and Team USA stands first in the team standings. Her Olympic schedule includes the team final, all-around final, vault final, and both balance beam and floor exercise finals.

Lilly King Shifts Focus After Disappointing Fifth-Place Finish in Paris

American swimmer Lilly King expressed disappointment over her fifth-place finish in the 100-meter breaststroke, attributing the result to a faltering final stretch. King, who previously won gold in Rio and bronze in Tokyo, acknowledged her frustration but is now focused on the upcoming 200-meter breaststroke event. The race saw South Africa's Tatjana Smith take gold, China's Tang Qianting win silver, and Ireland's Mona McSharry earn bronze. Determined to move forward, King aims to excel in her next race, with the final set for Thursday in Paris.

Epic Waves and Stunning Performances: Men's Olympics Surfing Recap

The Olympic men's professional surfing event at Teahupoo delivered unforgettable moments, with towering cerulean waves challenging nearly every competitor. Notably, the showdown between Brazil's Joao Chianca and Morocco's Ramzi Boukhiam was hailed as one of the greatest heats ever, showcasing their unwavering commitment and skill. Gabriel Medina's performance was spectacular, his near-perfect wave embodying the thrill of the sport. Meanwhile, the broadcast excelled in its seamless coverage, capturing the essence of the competition without interruptions. Filipe Toledo's disappointing day stood in stark contrast, highlighting the highs and lows inherent in professional surfing.

How Luol Deng Fueled South Sudan's Olympic Basketball Dream

Retired NBA star Luol Deng has become the driving force behind South Sudan's historic journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics, transforming the nation's basketball program through his financial support and dedication over the past four years. Under Deng's leadership, South Sudan nearly defeated Team USA in a pre-Olympics exhibition and then secured a stunning 90-79 victory over Puerto Rico in their Olympic opener. Deng's contributions have been pivotal, providing essential resources from practice facilities to travel expenses, and head coach Royal Ivey praises Deng's unwavering commitment. As South Sudan prepares for a rematch against Team USA, the world is inspired by their remarkable journey and Deng's belief in their dream.

Kendrick Perkins Slams Kerr for Benching Tatum in Olympic Debut

Social media erupted in outrage after Steve Kerr benched Jayson Tatum in Team USA's Olympic opener, drawing sharp criticism from fans and analysts, including former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins, who highlighted Tatum's essential role and past performances. Kerr defended his decision, citing the challenges of managing a roster in a 40-minute game and the return of Kevin Durant necessitating lineup shifts. Despite Kerr's assurances that Tatum would play in the next game, fans remain anxious, eager to see if this controversial move will impact Team USA's pursuit of Olympic gold.

Brody Malone's Fiancée Steals Spotlight as Team USA Secures Bronze at Paris Olympics

In a thrilling turn of events at the men's gymnastics team final at the Paris Summer Olympics, Brody Malone's fiancée, Serena Ortiz, captured the spotlight with her enthusiastic support for the 24-year-old gymnast. Despite early setbacks, Malone's impressive horizontal bar routine helped propel Team USA to their first Olympic team medal since 2008, securing a bronze. Japan took gold, and China silver. The emotional journey, marked by Ortiz's heartfelt cheers and Malone's perseverance, captivated fans and added a personal touch to the competition, with the couple looking forward to their wedding in May 2025.

Olympic Medalist Laurie Hernandez Praises Simone Biles and Discusses Gymnastics' Physical and Mental Challenges

Laurie Hernandez, a two-time Olympic medalist and NBC analyst, shared her insights on the rigors of competitive gymnastics and the experiences of her former teammate, Simone Biles, during an interview at the Paris Olympics 2024. Hernandez discussed the physical challenges faced by elite gymnasts, highlighting Biles' remarkable performance despite a calf injury. Reflecting on her own career, Hernandez emphasized the dedication and perseverance required to reach the Olympics, acknowledging the necessity of pushing through injuries to support the team and country. She also touched upon the intense training environments endured by the 2016 "Final Five" squad, including Biles, under the strict coaching methods at the Karolyi Ranch. The demanding conditions and harsh training practices have led to significant changes in gymnastics, with organizations like SafeSport and USA Gymnastics now prioritizing athletes' physical and mental well-being, as evidenced by Biles' resilient return to competition after taking a break for her mental health.

Félix and Alexis Lebrun Shine in Olympic Round of 16

In the round of 16 of the Olympic table tennis tournament, brothers Félix and Alexis Lebrun advanced to the quarterfinals with two wins. Félix overcame a challenging comeback from Sweden's Anton Kallberg, eventually winning 4-2, while Alexis had a smoother victory despite a technical glitch with the scoreboard, securing a 4-0 sweep. Even NBA player Tyrese Haliburton enjoyed the action, marking his first highlight of the Olympic Games.

Brittney Griner and A'ja Wilson React to Caitlin Clark Fan Sign as USA Opens Olympics with Victory

The United States women's national basketball team secured a commanding victory over Japan at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, but the pre-game buzz centered around a fan-made sign advocating for WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark's inclusion on the team. The sign, which read "you need Caitlin Clark to beat us," amused US stars Brittney Griner and A'ja Wilson during warm-ups. Despite the ongoing debate over Clark's exclusion, the US team, led by Wilson's 24-point, 13-rebound double-double, triumphed with a 102-76 win in their opening match, extending their Olympic winning streak to 56 games.

Biles' Unexpected Maneuver Sparks Speculation and Intrigue at Paris Olympics

Simone Biles, leading the U.S. gymnastics team at the Paris 2024 Olympics, surprised everyone during Team USA's vault routine by crawling on the ground, causing a flurry of speculation and viral videos on social media. Initially, many believed she was injured, criticizing her team for not helping her. However, the confusion was cleared up when it was revealed that Biles, understanding the importance of camera angles, crawled to avoid obstructing Suni Lee's performance. Despite the initial concerns, Biles is in top form, showcasing the confidence and determination that make her a world leader in gymnastics.

The day comes to an end

So there we have it, Monday at the Olympics is over. There has been plenty of action, particularly in the horse events, tennis, basketball, swimming and much, much more.

Be sure to join us tomorrow for another day of action from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Right now, it's Japan leading the way.

An impressive win for the USA

The US Women's basketball team get off the mark with a comfortable win, beating Japan 102-76.

Photo depicting the USA's superiority over Japan

USA on the brink of beating Japan

The third quarter has gone the way of the USA by an even greater margin. They won that 29-18 and are already leading in the final quarter. It is the dominant start that we all expected.

Relative of US Olympian dies at 26 while in Paris for the Games

In a tragic turn of events, the sister-in-law of US Olympian Maggie Steffens passed away at the age of 26 while in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games.

The sudden loss of Lulu Conner has left the sports community and the Steffens family in deep mourning.

US Women leading against Japan

The first quarter ended 22-15 to the USA and they won the second 28-24, meaning they are in control of proceedings.

Bronze in the swimming

The USA have a bronze medal in the men's 100m backstroke, with Ryan Murphy coming third. Gold for Italy and silver for China there.

US Women in basketball action

The Women's United States basketball team is in action against Japan right now. A'ja Wilson has eight of the team's first 12 points, as the States jumped out to a 12-7 lead about five minutes into the first quarter.

Bronze medal for Team USA

The USA men have their first team gymnastics medal since George Bush was president in 2008, securing Bronze behind China and Japan. Team GB have to settle for fourth place.

Japan win the gold

The Japanese men win the gold medal for team gymnastics, with China really throwing that away at the end.

The Team USA women's volleyball side have been beaten by China in a preliminary game. There is now a lot riding on their next two games if they are to progress.

The Team USA women's volleyball side have been beaten by China in a preliminary game. There is now a lot riding on their next two games if they are to progress.

This is an incredibly tight contest in the gymnastics and the USA are right in the frame for that first medal since 2008.

What time is USMNT vs. Guinea and where can you watch the Olympic Games match?

The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team will play its third group stage match at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games against Guinea.

The USMNT has to win to secure a place in the quarterfinals of the Olympic tournament and not have to depend on anyone, the advantage is that it faces the opponent that has looked the weakest in this competition in Group A.

Paris Games opening ceremony director apologizes: I wanted to send a message of love

The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games divided opinion, as it gave much to talk about and not just for the visual spectacle that was seen along the Seine River.

The controversial moment was the scene that was visible throughout the celebration, which for many was reminiscent of Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' and outraged religious conservatives.

USA looking good in the gymnastics

Things are looking good so far for the USA in the men's team gymnastics but there is still plenty to come...

Gold for France in kayaking

The French have won a gold medal in the men's kayaking, with Team GB's Adam Burgess taking the silver medal. The British have now won five medals so far today, but the scenes down at the water are all about the home win for Nicolas Gestin.

The hunt for a medal

Just as a reminder, the US Men's gymnasts are searching for their first medal since the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Expect some wild celebrations if they can muscle their way onto the podium here.

A superb showing on the rings there from TEAM USA member Ashe Hong. He scores a 14.533 and they are looking good so far.

Men's Team Gymnastics underway

Chants of 'USA, USA' can be heard in the gymnastics arena with the men's team event now underway.

Rivera not on the US Women's gymnastics lineup

The 16-year-old Hezly Rivera is not in the lineup for tomorrow's gymnastics final. She did not qualify for any individual finals, so as it stands now, she won't be competing again. She would still receive a medal if the team succeeds.

Here is the US Men's gymnastics lineup

Simone Biles' sister reveals how she discovered gymnastics star would be the greatest

Simone Biles has already cemented her place as one of the United States of America's best-ever sports stars, and her sister has shared some detail about when it became clear to her that Simone was special.

Adria Biles is watching her sister from the stands at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and the 25-year-old has seen Simone advance to the all-round final.

Defeat for Team USA in women's water polo

The USA's women's water polo team has lost to Spain in the preliminaries, but that does not mean that their hopes of getting a medal are over. The Americans have lost one match and won one match so far in the preliminary rounds, leaving them with a chance to progress. Their next match will be against Italy on Wednesday.

US success in the volleyball

Team USA duo Chase Budinger and Mile Evans have won their first volleyball match at a canter, beating French pairing Youssef Krou and Arnaud Gauthier-Rat who were superbly supported by the home crowd.

US athlete "Gabby Thomas is HER"