Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen took gold in the men’s 5,000-meter today, Kenya’s Ronald Kwemoi the silver and America’s Grant Fisher the bronze.
Fisher told NBC his legs were tired from the 10k, where he also took bronze, but he remembered his coaching to be patient.
“The seas parted in front of me and I was fighting to the line to get into those medal positions again,” he said. “And man, maybe it’s contagious, it feels good.”
Fisher’s bronze made him the first American to medal in both the 10,000 and 5,000.
U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles could lose bronze medal after sports arbitration officials rule on appeal
U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles might lose her bronze medal.
Chiles was awarded third place in Monday’s floor exercise final after her coach filed an appeal of her score to the judges. But the Romanian team — whose gymnast was displaced from the podium in place of Chiles — appealed that ruling, saying Chiles’ coach filed the appeal four seconds too late.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled today that they agreed with the Romanians and were taking away the 0.1 points awarded to Chiles, reinstating her initial 13.666 score.
But it’s not up to the CAS whether Chiles will keep her medal.
Men's 800-meter: Emmanuel Wanyonyi wins in photo finish; American Bryce Hoppel earns national record
Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi narrowly edged out Canada's Marco Arop today to win gold in the men's 800-meter today. Not far behind was Djamel Sedjati who took the bronze for Algeria.
American Bryce Hoppel missed out on a medal but he took home a national record with a time of 1:41.67.
China becomes Team USA’s biggest Olympic rival
While the U.S. dominates in overall medals, China is now neck-and-neck with the U.S. when it comes to gold at the Paris games. China’s government puts a sharp focus on athletic excellence, investing heavily in their rigorous training.
Steph Curry leads Team USA to fifth straight gold medal in men’s basketball
Steph Curry’s late-game heroics and a lightning-fast American transition attack denied France its storybook basketball ending Saturday night.
The United States consistently cashed in French turnovers and misses into fast-break points, and Curry scored a team-high 24 points in a 98-87 American win in the men’s basketball gold medal game.
It was the fifth straight Olympic title for the Americans.
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker both scored 15 points and LeBron James added 14 for the victorious Americans. The devastating U.S. fast-break attack proved to be the difference as America held a 31-9 edge in transition points.
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Wade: Olympics will continue to challenge Team USA
Dwyane Wade joins Mike Tirico to reflect on Team USA’s win over France in the men’s basketball gold medal game and how LeBron James and Steph Curry guided the U.S. to a win.
Flags banned, signs ripped up: Why you can’t mention Taiwan at the Olympics
The table tennis arena was a churning sea of color, with spectators waving the Chinese five stars and the French tricolor. But despite its athletes competing on the floor, one competitor’s flag was nowhere to be seen: Taiwan’s.
At Paris 2024, Taiwan’s red and blue flag is banned, as is the name “Taiwan” and its anthem. The island, which is claimed by Beijing, is only one of three competitors whose flag is banned from these Olympics, the others being Russia and Belarus over the invasion of Ukraine.
The policy has seen several flashpoints at these Games.
Noah Lyles says he's Covid-free
Two days after Noah Lyles revealed he had Covid when he ran in the men's 200-meter, he said he has tested negative.
"Thank God, I am Covid free," he wrote in a post on social media today.
Lyles' 200-meter performance Thursday was good enough for bronze, but he collapsed after the race Thursday and was eventually taken off in a wheelchair. The race was his last of this Games and he did not compete in the 4x100 relay.
He later said that he had tested positive on Tuesday and quarantined himself in a hotel.
Basketball: France's Lessort honors Martinique on podium
While on the podium awaiting his silver medal, France’s Mathias Lessort pulled out the flag of Martinique and draped it around his shoulders.
Lessort was born in Fort-de-France, the capital of Martinique, which is an overseas department and region of France.
He came off the bench to add 5 points and 2 assists in today's game.
Outside of playing for his national team, Lessort is a center for Panathinaikos, in the Greek Basket League.