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OLYMPIC MEDAL COUNT UPDATES: U.S. Finishes On Top After 11th-Hour Gold In Women’s Basketball

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OLYMPIC MEDAL COUNT UPDATES: U.S. Finishes On Top After 11th-Hour Gold In Women’s Basketball
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The U.S. Olympic finished on top after an 11th-hour gold-medal win from the American women on the basketball court. Their win brought the overall total gold medal count to 40, which would have resulted in a tie with Communist China if the United States had not absolutely dominated competition for silver and bronze medals as well.

The United States finished with 40 gold medals, 44 silver medals, and 42 bronze medals — 126 medals total. China, also with 40 gold medals, delivered only 27 silver medals and 24 bronze medals — 91 total. Japan followed with 20 gold medals.

In total medals, no one — not even Communist China — came close to the U.S. (126). China finished a distant second with 91, and Great Britain is in third place with 65. Host nation France finished with a respectable 64, 16 of which were gold, according to the latest official count.

Here is the latest update to Team USA’s hunt for gold:

Team USA Women’s Basketball Clinches Gold — And Bumps U.S. To The Top In Medal Count

The women’s basketball final came down to the wire as the American women battled to keep their gold-medal streak going in a tough game against host nation France. The final score, 67-66, pushed Team USA not only to their eighth straight gold medal in women’s basketball — a first for any team in any sport — but to the top of the medal standings overall.

Team USA Men’s Basketball Takes 5th Straight Gold

Led by star guard Stephen Curry, the U.S. men’s basketball team downed France to win Team USA’s eighth consecutive gold medal in the sport. Curry shot lights-out from behind the arc, leading the team with 24 points and drilling a clutch three-pointer to seal the deal in the last minute of the 4th quarter.

USA Women’s 4x100m Team Keeps Gold-Medal Streak Alive

The U.S. women’s 4×100-meter relay team won America’s eighth straight gold in the event on Saturday.

American Masai Russell Wins Women’s 100m Hurdles by One-Hundredth of a Second

Masai Russell of Potomac, Maryland, beat out France’s Cyrena Samba-Mayela to secure Team USA’s 35th gold medal of the Paris Olympics. Russell finished in 12.33 seconds to Samba-Mayela’s 12.34 seconds. The finish was too close to call as officials had to review the finish line photo before declaring Russell the winner.

Team USA Women’s Soccer Wins Gold over Brazil

The U.S. women’s soccer team brought home another gold medal on Saturday, defeating Brazil in the final 1-0. The U.S. was bolstered by an incredible performance from goaltender Alyssa Naeher. It’s the first gold for the U.S. women’s soccer team since 2012.

U.S. Men’s Basketball Faces Host France in Gold Medal Game Saturday Afternoon

Team USA men’s basketball will go for its fifth straight gold medal on Saturday afternoon, taking on France and its young star Victor Wembanyama. The game will air on NBC at 3:30 p.m. ET.

American Olivia Reeves Wins Gold in Women’s Weightlifting

Olivia Reeves of Chattanooga, Tennessee, came out on top in women’s 71kg weightlifting on Friday, defeating Colombia’s Mari Leivis Sánchez and Ecuador’s Angie Paola Palacios.

Rai Benjamin Takes Gold for U.S. in Men’s 400m Hurdles

American Rai Benjamin won the gold medal in the men’s 400-meter hurdles final on Friday, besting Norwegian star Karsten Warholm.

Team USA Women’s Basketball Reaches Gold Medal Game

The U.S. women’s basketball team is headed to the gold medal game once again after easily beating Australia 85-64. It will be the U.S. women’s basketball team’s 8th straight gold medal game. Team USA will take on the winner of France vs. Belgium.

U.S. Women’s 4x100m Team Takes Gold

The U.S. women’s 4×100-meter team came out on top on Friday, giving the stripes and stars its 31st gold medal of the Olympics.

China Jumps Ahead of U.S., But Team USA Has More Opportunities for Gold on Friday

On the 14th day of the Paris Olympics, China jumped back into first place in the gold medal count, but the U.S. will have plenty of opportunities to bring home more gold with more track and field events on Friday. Viewers should keep their eyes on American Rai Benjamin in the men’s 400-meter hurdles final and both the men’s and women’s 4×100-meter track relays.

Men’s Basketball Avoids Humiliating Upset, Squeaks Past Serbia

Team USA men’s basketball trailed for most of the game against Serbia in the semifinals matchup on Thursday, but a 4th quarter comeback led by Stephen Curry and LeBron James pushed the Americans past Serbia and the world’s best player, Nikola Jokic. The U.S. will now play host country France in the gold medal game on Saturday.

Tara Davis-Woodhall Wins First Long Jump Gold Medal

Team USA won another gold behind Tara Davis-Woodhall’s long jump performance on Thursday, which was the athlete’s first gold medal of her career.

Grant Holloway Snatches More Gold for U.S. in Men’s 110m Hurdles

Team USA did not disappoint on Thursday in track and field as Grant Holloway won the gold medal in the 110-meter hurdles final. Holloway got off to an early lead in the race and never held on to win, finishing in 12.99 seconds. American Daniel Roberts finished right behind his teammate in the event.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Wins Gold in 400m Hurdles with New World Record

American star athlete Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone brought home another gold medal along with setting a world record in the final heat of the 400-meter hurdles on Thursday. McLaughlin-Levrone posted an incredible 50.37 seconds in her gold medal race, crushing the competition and besting Dutch star Femke Bol, who took bronze. U.S. athlete Anna Cockrell won silver, giving Team USA the top two spots on the podium.

Team USA Women’s Volleyball Punches Ticket to Gold Medal Match

The U.S. women’s volleyball team defeated Brazil on Thursday in five sets to advance to the gold medal match. Team USA and Brazil went back and forth until the U.S. pulled away in the deciding fifth set with a 15-11 win. The American women will play the winner of Turkey vs. Italy on Sunday.

U.S. Has Opportunity for More Golds in Track & Field on Thursday

The U.S. is set up for success on Thursday with Americans competing in multiple track & field finals. Hurdles star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone looks to defend her Tokyo gold in the women’s 400m hurdles, Grant Holloway will race in the 110m hurdles, and Tara Davis-Woodhall is in the women’s long jump final.

Day 13 Begins with China Taking Lead over U.S. in Total Golds

China jumped back in front of the U.S. in total gold medals on Thursday as the two nations are now tied at 27. The communist country won its sixth gold medal in diving on Thursday, keeping it on track to win gold in all eight diving events, a feat that has never been accomplished.

Team USA Women’s Basketball Advances to Semifinals

The U.S. women’s basketball team took down Nigeria 88-74 on Wednesday, advancing to a semifinal matchup with Australia on Friday. A’ja Wilson led Team USA with 20 points, and every American contributed with at least one score during the matchup.

Sarah Ann Hildebrandt Wins Gold in Women’s Wrestling

American Sarah Ann Hildebrandt won Team USA’s second gold medal in women’s wrestling on Wednesday, taking the top spot on the podium after a dominant performance in the 50kg freestyle. Hildebrandt beat Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in the final after initially being set up to face Vinesh Phogat of India. Phogat, however, failed her weigh-in and was disqualified. Amit Elor won gold for the U.S. in women’s freestyle 68kg on Tuesday.

Quincy Hall Brings Home Another Gold for Team USA in Crazy Finish to 400m

American track star Quincy Hall came from behind to win gold in the men’s 400-meter, finishing in 43.40 seconds. Hall passed multiple runners in the final stretch of the race, including Great Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith, who won silver, and Zambia’s Muzala Samukonga who took bronze.

U.S. Men’s Water Polo Advances to Semifinals

Team USA men’s water polo defeated Australia in a penalty shootout on Wednesday to reach the semifinals for the first time since 2008. The U.S. will play Serbia on Friday for a chance to make it to the gold medal match.

Women’s Team Pursuit Cycling Wins Gold

The U.S. women’s team pursuit cycling crew brought home another gold medal for Team USA on Wednesday, bringing America’s gold-medal count to 25.

Team USA Men’s Volleyball Falls in Semifinals

The U.S. men’s volleyball team lost to top-ranked Poland in a close match on Wednesday, ending Team USA’s chance at a gold medal in the sport. Poland now advances to the final, and the U.S. will play the loser of France vs. Italy for the bronze medal.

Wednesday Slate Includes Lots of Track & Field with 5 Medal Events

The U.S. has an opportunity to build on its gold medal lead with medal events in track and field on Wednesday. Viewers should keep their eyes on the men’s 400-meter race and women’s pole vaulting.

Cole Hocker’s 1500m Win on Tuesday is the Biggest Upset at Paris Olympics So Far

American Cole Hocker’s shocking upset victory in the men’s 1500-meter race on Tuesday has been the biggest upset at the Paris Games. Hocker was a 21-1 longshot in the final race. In the final stretch of the race, the 23-year-old from Indianapolis had one final burst in him, passing the two favorites to claim to the gold for his country.

“I just felt like I was getting carried by the stadium and God,” Hocker said. “My body just kind of did it for me. My mind was all there, and I saw that finish line.”

Men’s Basketball Team Surges Past Brazil to Reach Semis

The U.S. men’s basketball team blew out Brazil 122-87 on Tuesday, advancing to the semifinals where it will face Serbia and NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. Team USA was led by Devin Booker’s 18 points and LeBron James’ 9 assists which set the tone and put the Americans in the driver’s seat the entire game.

U.S. Knocked Out of Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament

American women’s beach volleyball duo Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng were upset in the quarterfinals by Switzerland’s Nina Brunner and Tanja Hüberli on Tuesday, ending Team USA’s hopes for a medal in the sport. The Swiss duo won the first set 21-18 and the second 21-19. This marks the first time the U.S. will not be on the podium in women’s beach volleyball since 2000.

20-Year-Old Amit Elor Wins Gold for U.S. in Women’s Wrestling

Amit Elor added to Team USA’s gold tally on Tuesday, taking the top spot on the podium in women’s freestyle 68kg wrestling and becoming the youngest-ever American wrestling gold medalist. Elor defeated Meerim Zhumanazarova of Kyrgyzstan in the final.

Gabby Thomas Wins Gold for U.S. in Women’s 200m

U.S. track star Gabby Thomas won her first gold medal on Tuesday in the women’s 200-meter race. Thomas’ win puts the U.S. ahead of China in the gold medal count.

U.S. Hurdler Sydney McClaughlin-Levrone Sets Olympic Record, Cruises to Final

American Sydney McClaughlin-Levrone crushed her competition on Tuesday and secured a spot in the 400-meter hurdles final to defend her Tokyo gold medal. McClaughlin-Levrone finished in 52.13 seconds, which is a record for a semi-final. The final will take place on Thursday.

American Cole Hocker Wins Gold in 1500m Upset, Another American Wins Bronze

The U.S. swiped the gold medal in the men’s 1500-meter final thanks to an incredible performance from long-distance runner Cole Hocker. The American upset Great Britain’s Josh Kerr and Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen, who were heavily favored in the race. Yared Nuguse of the U.S. finished with a bronze medal, marking the first time in 112 years that two Americans finished on the podium in the men’s 1500m event.

U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Advances To Gold Medal Match

The U.S. women’s soccer team defeated Germany 1-0 on Tuesday to secure its spot in the gold medal game this weekend. A goal from Sophia Smith in extra time pushed the Americans past the Germans. The U.S. will now play the winner of Spain vs. Brazil.

China Takes Gold and Silver in Women’s Diving

Quan Hongchan of China took gold in the women’s 10m platform event on Tuesday while her teammate Chen Yuxi won silver. The gold medal put China back ahead of the U.S. in the chase for the most golds. North Korea’s Kim Mi Rae won bronze in the event.

Tuesday Slate Features 15 Medal Events

Day 11 of the Paris Olympics is jam-packed with medal events in numerous sports, including track and field, diving, equestrian, sailing, wrestling, and boxing, among other events.

U.S. Women’s Surfing Grabs Gold

Caroline Marks of Team USA took home the gold medal in women’s surfing on Monday, moving the U.S. into a tie with China for the most golds. Marks’ gold is only the second-ever medal in surfing for the U.S.

Valarie Allman Wins Gold for U.S. in Women’s Discus

The U.S. inched even closer to China’s gold medal count on Monday with Valarie Allman’s first-place finish in women’s discus throw. Allman took gold over China’s Feng Bin and Croatia’s Sandra Elkasevic, who took silver and bronze, respectively. Allman won with a distance of 69.50 meters, beating the competition by two meters.

U.S. Men’s Volleyball Advances to Semi-Finals

The U.S. men’s volleyball team defeated Brazil three sets to one on Monday, punching its ticket to the semi-finals. Team USA will now take on Poland on Wednesday for a chance to play for gold this weekend.

Team USA Falls to Spain in Women’s 3×3 Basketball Semifinal, Finishes With Bronze

After winning gold in Tokyo, the U.S. 3×3 women’s basketball team was upset by Spain on Monday. Spain hit two free throws in overtime to win the match 18-16. Team USA went on to beat Canada in the bronze-medal game Monday afternoon, winning 16-13.

Simone Biles Fails To Medal on Balance Beam, Wins Silver on Floor

American gymnast Simone Biles did not medal after falling on the balance beam on Monday, but she did come away with a silver medal on the floor. The performances capped off a successful 2024 games for Biles, who finishes with three golds and a silver. She is now tied for the second-most medals all-time among women gymnasts, according to ESPN.

Canada Upsets U.S. Women’s Beach Volleyball Pair

American beach volleyball duo Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth fell to Canada in a shocking defeat on Monday, ending their hopes of a medal. The U.S. now rests its hopes on Kelly Cheng and Sarah Hughes for women’s beach volleyball. Cheng and Hughes advanced to the quarterfinals after beating Italy on Sunday.

U.S. Wins 5 Golds on Sunday

Team USA secured gold medals in track and field, swimming, golf, and road cycling on Sunday, inching closer to China’s tally.

Noah Lyles Takes Gold in Photo Finish to 100M

On Sunday, American track star Noah Lyles won the 100-meter final by five-thousandths of a second over Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson. Lyles also set a personal record in the race, crossing the finish line in 9.79 seconds. The victory secured America’s first gold medal in the 100-meter dash since 2004.

U.S. Swimming Snatches More Gold

Long-distance freestyler Bobby Finke won gold in the 1500-meter freestyle and a set new world record of 14:30.67. Meanwhile, Team USA’s women’s medley relay team — Regan Smith (backstroke), Lilly King (breaststroke), Gretchen Walsh (butterfly), and Torri Huske (freestyle) — took the gold by a decisive margin and set another world record in the process.

Team USA’s men’s 4×100 medley relay team took the silver medal after being upset by China. This year’s games marks the only time other than the 1980 boycott of the Moscow Olympics that a U.S. men’s team has not taken the gold in the 4×100 medley relay.

Scottie Scheffler Secures Gold For Team USA in Golf

The no. 1 golfer in the world Scottie Scheffler won his first gold medal on Sunday after an incredible comeback victory. Scheffler trailed fellow American Xander Schauffele and Spain’s Jon Rahm by four strokes entering the final round but shot an impressive 62 on the last 18 holes. Scheffler’s comeback was vital for securing gold for the U.S. in golf as Schauffele fell out of the top three spots. Tommy Fleetwood of England won silver and Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama took bronze.

This article will be updated as the medal count changes. 

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