Gold medalist Veddriq Leonardo of Indonesia poses after winning the men’s speed final during the sport climbing competition at the Paris Olympics 2024, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Le Bourget, France. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi) Indonesians celebrated their country’s first Olympic gold medal in a sport other than badminton, won by Veddriq Leonardo in the inaugural … Read more
The U.S. captured the gold and bronze medals in both the men’s 1500-meter final and the women’s 200 meter race. The wins come as the women’s national soccer team guaranteed a seventh Olympic medal on Tuesday, pushing past Germany in the semifinal match.
Simone Biles won silver in the individual floor final of women’s gymnastics, while teammate Jordan Chiles took home silver as the gymnastics competition came to a close. Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade won gold in the event, marking the first time three Black gymnasts shared an Olympic podium.