Paris Olympics highlights: Gabby Thomas, Cole Hocker golds lead USA’s banner day at track
PARIS — Tuesday was a historic day for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics track events. Within just an hour, American athletes captured two golds, one silver, and two bronze medals, making it a remarkable display of talent and achievement.
The U.S. started strong with Cole Hocker’s incredible victory in the men’s 1,500 meters, where he outpaced Tokyo’s defending gold and bronze medalists to set an Olympic record and claim his first gold medal. Hocker’s teammate, Yared Nuguse, also earned a bronze in the same event.
The excitement continued as Gabby Thomas, who had won bronze in Tokyo, surged to gold in the women’s 200 meters. Brittany Brown joined her on the podium with a bronze medal finish. Annette Nneka Echikunwoke contributed to the U.S. medal tally with a silver in the women’s hammer throw.
Kristen Faulkner Leads U.S. Women’s Team Pursuit
SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France — Kristen Faulkner and her teammates dazzled at France’s National Velodrome, securing the second-fastest time in qualifying for the women’s team pursuit with 4:05.238. Faulkner, who recently won gold in the women’s road race, showcased her prowess once again. The U.S. will face Great Britain in the first round on Friday, with the top two teams advancing to the gold medal match.
Cuban Wrestler Makes History with Fifth Consecutive Gold
PARIS — Cuban wrestler Mijaín López achieved a historic milestone on Tuesday by winning his fifth consecutive Olympic gold in Greco-Roman wrestling. López defeated Chile’s Yasmani Acosta 6-0 in the 130-kilogram final. After his victory, López symbolically retired by removing his shoes and leaving them on the mat. His incredible achievement spans over a career that began with his first gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Games.
US Figure Skaters to Receive Gold Medals at Paris Olympics
PARIS — The long-awaited moment has arrived for U.S. figure skaters as they prepare to receive their gold medals at the base of the Eiffel Tower. The ceremony marks the conclusion of the Kamila Valieva doping scandal, which saw Russia disqualified from the podium. The U.S. team, who had initially been awarded silver, will now be recognized as gold medalists. The medal ceremony, set to take place at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, will also honor Japanese skaters with their silver medals.
USWNT Advances to Gold Medal Match
LYON, France — The U.S. women’s national soccer team has made a remarkable comeback from last year’s World Cup disappointment, advancing to the gold medal match at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Sophia Smith’s decisive goal in the 95th minute secured a 1-0 victory over Germany. The USWNT will face Brazil on Saturday, August 10, at 11 a.m. ET for the gold medal, showcasing their resilience and determination throughout the year.
