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Golden Glory for Team USA in 4x100 Relay (4-minute read)

Despite entering the final with the fourth-best qualifying time, Team USA captured their first gold medal of the Olympics in the 4x100 relay. The team, consisting of Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong, and Caeleb Dressel, finished with a time of 3:09.28. This thrilling victory saw them edge out Australia, which took silver, and Italy, which claimed bronze. For Caeleb Dressel, this win marks his eighth career gold medal, further cementing his legacy in Olympic swimming.

Ledecky Takes Bronze in 400m Freestyle (3-minute read)

Australian star Ariarne Titmus clinched gold in the 400m freestyle, followed by Canada's Summer McIntosh with silver. Katie Ledecky, despite her impressive career, settled for bronze. Titmus, who famously defeated Ledecky at the 2020 Olympics, proved her dominance once again. Undefeated in the 400m since 2019, Titmus is the current world record holder, having set the mark at last year’s world championships.

Nadal and Alcaraz Power Through in Doubles (3-minute read)

Tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, representing Spain, advanced in the doubles tournament. Combining their immense talents and 26 singles Grand Slam titles, the duo defeated sixth-seed Argentina 7-6(4), 6-4. The Spaniards now face the winner of Netherlands vs. Hungary in the next round. Their performance highlights Spain's strong position in Olympic tennis.

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Gauff and Pegula Dominate (4-minute read)

Top-seeded doubles partners Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula from the USA dominated their match against Australia, winning 6-3, 6-1. Their seamless performance secured their advancement to the next round, where they will face either Czechia or Russia, competing as Individual Neutral Athletes. With their strong showing, Gauff and Pegula are favorites to continue their winning streak.

U.S. Men’s Soccer Triumphs Over New Zealand (3-minute read)

The U.S. Men's Soccer team kicked off their Olympic campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over New Zealand. This marks the first time the U.S. has scored four goals in an Olympic match. The team started strong, scoring three goals in the first 30 minutes and outshooting New Zealand 17-8. This victory is especially significant as it is the U.S. Men’s first Olympic win since 2008. Their next match against Guinea on Tuesday is crucial for their advancement.

Canada Outlasts Greece in Men’s Basketball (4-minute read)

In a thrilling opener, Canada narrowly defeated Greece 86-79, despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's impressive 34 points. Greece struggled offensively beyond Giannis, with only two players scoring in double digits. Canada showcased a balanced attack, led by RJ Barrett and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 23 and 21 points respectively. This victory is a strong start for Canada, who aim to win their first Olympic basketball medal since 1936.

Scouting Report 📺

USA Basketball vs Serbia (3-minute read)

Team USA begins their quest for a fifth consecutive gold medal in basketball, taking on Serbia. The U.S. team went 5-0 in pre-Olympic exhibitions and recently defeated Serbia 105-79 in a tune-up game. Serbia, led by three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, presents a formidable challenge. Tip-off is at 11:15 AM EST on NBC.

USWNT takes on Germany (5-minute read)

The U.S. Women’s National Team faces Germany in their second group game. Both nations are powerhouses, having won both Olympic gold and World Cup titles. Currently ranked fourth globally, Germany sits one spot above the U.S. Both teams won their first group games 3-0. This highly anticipated match kicks off at 3:00 PM ET on Peacock.

U.S. Women’s Archery vs. Chinese Taipei (4-minutes)

The U.S. women’s archery team, led by world number one Casey Kaufhold, competes against Chinese Taipei. Kaufhold, at just 20 years old, is making her second Olympic appearance. The U.S. team aims to improve on their quarterfinal finish from the 2020 Olympics and showcase their growing strength in the sport.

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Trivia Question 💡

USA Women’s Gymnastics began their Olympic campaign today, led by Simone Biles, who holds the record for the most medals won by any gymnast. How many Olympic and World Championship medals does she have in total?

*Answer Below*

Trivia Answer 💡

Simone Biles has won 37 metals, 7 Olympic and 30 World Championship.