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Olympic History: 36 Year Old Record Almost Broken In The Women’s 4x400m Relay
It quickly turned into a race for second place as the U.S. women got off to good start. And at the end of it a 36 year old record was almost broken in the women’s 4x400m relay. The four women on the team were Shamier Little, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas and Alexis Holmes. Except for Holmes, all of the women had won medals in these games. McLaughlin-Levrone had also set a world record in the 400m and won the gold medal.
Paris Olympics 2024 Medal Count: USA Tied Again for Most Gold Medals
Going into the final weekend of the Summer Games we bring you our second to last Paris Olympics 2024 Medal Count update. It has been an absolute BATTLE for the title of most gold medal wins. Currently, Team USA finds itself locked in yet another tie for gold domination.
Olympic Gold: USA Victorious In The Women’s 4x100m Relay
After a dominant day in track and field yesterday, the gold medals just kept coming today. The USA was victorious in the women’s 4x100m relay. Composing the team were Melissa Jefferson, Twanisha “TeeTee” Terry, Gabby Thomas, and Sha’Carri Richardson. Earlier in the week, Melissa Jefferson won a bronze medal in the women’s 100m and Gabby Thomas won gold in the women’s 200m. And of course, Sha’Carri Richardson won the silver medal in the women’s 100m sharing the podium with teammate Melissa Jefferson. Jefferson, Terry, and Richardson all earned their first gold medal with this relay victory. Gabby had already earned her first individual gold medal in the 200m event in Paris.
2024 Olympics: Artistic Swimming Drought For USA Ended With A Silver Medal
What used to be known as synchronized swimming is now called artistic swimming. And the artistic swimming drought for USA ended with a silver medal. At the Paris Olympics a change was introduced in which the team event would have three sessions. The program already included the technical and free portions and now includes the acrobatic routine. The team event is determined by the total of the scores from the three routines.
Steph Curry Carried USA To The Olympics Basketball Final
At times they have been referred to as the modern "dream team," but this latest game was a CHALLENGE. A knockdown, all out fight and intense nightmare until the end. However, Steph Curry put on his superman cape and carried the USA to the Olympics basketball final. Many basketball enthusiasts may have thought Serbia might finally be a real duel and competition; but didn’t quite expect the game to be so highly contested. It was especially surprising because the USA had beaten Serbia twice in the past 22 days by a combined 52 points. But Serbia had obviously put that in the distant past; because they came out firing on all cylinders taking an early lead. No big deal right? Wrong, they took the lead and kept it, refusing to relinquish it under any circumstances.
Olympics: Quincy Hall Raced To Epic Come From Behind Win In Men’s 400m
If you thought the men’s 1500m race was thrilling, then you were in for another treat. Quincy Hall raced to an epic come from behind win in the men’s 400m final. Just like the 1500m final, the field for this race was packed with the most elite runners in the world. There was Antonio Watson of Jamaica, the reigning world champion. And also, Matthew Hudson-Smith of Great Britain who had beat out Hall in the 2023 World Championships and is ranked No. 2 in the world. Plus there was Muzala Samukonga from Zambia who set a national record in the semis. Just to name a few people, but there were plenty of other talented athletes on that track.
Cleveland Browns Proposing To Move Stadium From Downtown
It’s been almost 30 years since Art Modell took his team and moved it to Baltimore. But the Browns were reinvented four years later as an expansion team in 1999. However, the Cleveland Browns are proposing to move their stadium from it’s current downtown location. After just 25 years it may seem odd to relocate the stadium from downtown Cleveland to the suburb of Brook Park, OH. The team’s lease at its current stadium expires after the 2028 season.
Shocking Outcome In The Men’s 1500m Olympic Final; Cole Hocker Wins Gold
The absolute best athletes in this sport approached the start line. Yet somehow there was still a shocking outcome in the men’s 1500m Olympic final. It was a stacked field including giants like reigning world champion Josh Kerr of Great Britain and defending gold medalist Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway. And surprisingly there were three American men, Yared Nuguse, Cole Hocker, and Hobbs Kessler, an unusual occurrence.
Gabby Thomas Wins Gold in 200m Making History with Teammate Brittany Brown
Harvard graduate with a degree in neurobiology and global health? Check. University of Texas grad with a masters in public health/sleep epidemiology? Double check. A 2024 Olympian with gold medal bragging rights? You already know! On Tuesday, Gabby Thomas won the gold in the 200m making history with her teammate, Brittany Brown.
Paris Olympics 2024 Medal Count Update: Team USA Surpasses China for Most Gold Medals
The 2024 Olympics is just days away from coming to its conclusion. However, Team USA is finally nabbing the top spot! So then it is the perfect time for another quick Paris Olympics 2024 Medal Count update. On Day 11 of competition the United States finally surges past athletic juggernaut, China, to claim the coveted distinction of most gold medals.
Kevin Durant becomes the USA Olympic All-Time Scorer Breaking Lisa Leslie’s Record
The USA men’s basketball team featuring the likes of Lebron James, Steph Curry and Anthony Davis; keeps on effortlessly moving through all the global competition. And they are doing it in historic fashion as well. Kevin Durant becomes the USA Olympic All-Time Scorer breaking Lisa Leslie’s record.
Olympics: Valarie Allman Defended The Gold In The Discus Throw; More American Women’s History
The American women athletes of these Olympic games have really been bringing the heat. And yesterday, Valarie Allman added fuel to the fire when she defended the gold medal in the discus throw. Taking the silver was Bin Feng of China and the bronze went to Sandra Elkasevia of Croatia.
Former Major League Baseball Player Billy Bean has passed at 60; After Battle With Leukemia
Gone too soon. On Tuesday, it was confirmed that former Major League Baseball player Billy Bean has passed at 60 after losing his battle with leukemia. Bean was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2023. Nevertheless, Bean played in the league for an entire decade and had been an impressive athlete in college.
Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles Medal and Display Ultimate Sportsmanship as Rebeca Andrade Wins Gold
Now this is what we all love about sports. Seeing the best in the world come together, to compete head to head; while appreciating each other’s own success and greatness as well. Two of the “Golden Girls” put on a show today in gymnastics and displayed the correct Olympic spirit. Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles medal in the Floor Exercise final while displaying the ultimate sportsmanship as Rebeca Andrade wins the Gold!
Swimmer Bobby Finke Kept American 120 Year Streak Alive at Paris Olympics
The United States has been a swimming powerhouse for decades. However, throughout these Paris Olympic games, there has been a lack of dominance in the pool. And yet Bobby Finke kept an American streak alive by sheer determination. It’s a streak that goes back to 1904 when the games first began to include swimming. In that year, Charles Daniels won gold medals in the 220 yard freestyle and the 440 yard event. That was the only year that yards were used.
Dodgers Freddie Freeman Announces Son Max Is Home From Hospital
A very scary, unsettling heath scare for the Freeman family; is finally transitioning into a situation with a bright light at the end of the tunnel. 3-year-old Maximus Freeman, had been rushed to the the Pediatric ICU due to a rare neurological condition (Guillain-Barré syndrome). A rare disease and condition where the body’s immune system attacks the nerves. It also can cause weakness and paralysis; preventing a person from being able to breathe on their own. However, after an 8 day ICU stay, some encouraging news can be confirmed. The Dodgers Freddie Freeman announces his son Max is now home from the hospital.
NFL News: Kansas City Chiefs Extended Kicker Harrison Butker; Highest Paid Kicker in NFL History
Earlier this year some people were calling for his resignation. However, we will get that situation a bit later; but for now let's focus on the fact that the Kansas City Chiefs have extended their kicker Harrison Butker. Butker himself, confirmed that a deal was reached with his post on social media. “There’s no place I’d rather be than with the Chiefs, excited to finalize a 4 year extension. To the Heights!” More details about the deal were provided by Adam Schefter. Schefter reported,
Eli Manning Throws Out Yankees Ceremonial First Pitch Celebrating Giants 100th Season
Two New York sports teams crossed paths to commemorate ten decades of football lineage. How’d they do it? Well on August 4, former NFL quarterback Eli Manning threw out the Yankees ceremonial first pitch celebrating the Giants 100th season.
Olympics: How Julien Alfred Bested Sha’Carri Richardson In The 100M
We suppose the simplest and most obvious answer would be that she ran faster. But there’s more to understanding how Julien Alfred bested Sha’Carri Richardson in the women’s 100M final. Alfred herself gave what could be a reason for her dramatic win. “I woke up and wrote it down, ‘Julien Alfred, Olympic champion.’,” she said. “So I think believing in myself really was important.”
2024 Olympic Medal Count Update: Team USA Ties For Most Gold Medals
The Summer Games is rolling into its final full days of competition and events. Therefore, it is time for a quick 2024 Olympic Medal Count Update. Since half the fun of this international sporting extravaganza is to religiously check the standings.
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