U S Women Aim for Gold in Rematch With France
The U S women seek a Paris Olympic gold to extend their streak to 61 straight Olympic wins and eight consecutive titles. Star Aja Wilson and Diana Taurasi emphasize team legacy over records as France hosts a motivated upset bid led by Gabby Williams and a raucous crowd.
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Americans sweep track golds at Paris Olympics Stade de France
On a dramatic final day in Saint-Denis France the United States struck gold in the women's 4x400 relay led by Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Gabby Thomas as they clocked 3 15.27 to finish well ahead of the field. Rai Benjamin then edged Letsile Tebogo of Botswana for the men's 4x400 relay title marking the U S 19th gold in the event. Quincy Wilson became the youngest U S track Olympic medalist with his early relay participation.
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Russell wins Olympic hurdles in tight Paris finish
American Masai Russell captured the women's 100 meters hurdles at Paris winning in 12.33 seconds ahead of Cyrena Samba-Mayela and Jasmine Camacho-Quinn. Russell, 24, from Potomac, Maryland and a former Kentucky standout, earned her first Olympic gold in a historic field with strong performances from teammates across track events.
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High Jump Title Decided After Dramatic Jump-Off
New Zealand's Hamish Kerr and America's Shelby McEwen failed three times at 2.38 meters triggering a jump-off for the gold. Both missed, prompting the bar to drop. McEwen missed, then Kerr continued to challenge for the title in a tense finish.
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Swim stars carry flags at Paris Olympic closing ceremony
Olympic closing ceremony at Stade de France features flag bearers Léon Marchand and Katie Ledecky with Nick Mead, and a star-studded show by over 100 performers. IOC chief Bach says leadership will change and will not extend his presidency.
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U S Seals Gold After Olympic Soccer Final Victory
Swanson marked her 100th national team cap as the United States beat Brazil 3 0 to claim Olympic gold in France. Marta, playing in her sixth Olympics, shares a heartbreak with Brazil while Hayes builds a young core including Smith, Rodman and Swanson. Neymar
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