The final day of the 2024 Paris Olympics is highlighted by the U.S. women’s basketball team facing France as the Americans go for the eighth straight gold medal.
Elsewhere, the U.S. and Italy face off in the women’s volleyball gold medal match, men’s water polo and men’s handball settle their bronze and gold medal games, and wrestling holds nine medal events.
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A protest from the second-place finisher in the women's marathon was rejected and the results stand with Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands winning gold and Tigst Assefa of Ethopia winning silver.
Just a couple hundred yards from the finish line, the two competitors appeared to bump as Hassan tried to break through an opening inside of Assefa near the fence. After a little bit of a shove between them, Hassan took the lead and pulled away for a three-second margin of victory. — Dan Wolken
PARIS — The result of the women's marathon is still under review after a protest from second-place finisher Tigst Assefa of Ethopia against the winner Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands.
Just a couple hundred yards from the finish line, the two competitors appeared to bump as Hassan tried to break through an opening inside of Assefa near the fence.
After a little bit of a shove between them, Hassan took the lead and pulled away for a three-second margin of victory.
Race officials informed the media that the medal ceremony and press conferences would be delayed until a decision is made whether to change the finish. — Dan Wolken
NANTERRE, France — Team USA men’s water polo were victorious in a thrilling 11-8 bronze-medal match that ended in a shootout against historical powerhouse Hungary on Sunday to win its first Olympic medal since 2008.
The American’s not only won the match and bronze medal, but they also shut out Hungary in the shootout, 3-0, at París La Défense Arena.
USA goalkeeper Adrian Weinberg – who stood on his head, especially in the final minutes and was spectacular in the shootout – made 16 saves on 24 shots, while American captain Ben Hallock led the team in scoring with two goals. — Michelle Martinelli
PARIS — U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles will be required to return the individual bronze medal she received at the 2024 Paris Olympics , the International Olympic Committee announced Sunday morning.
The news comes less than 24 hours after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that the judging panel for the women's floor exercise final made a mistake in granting an inquiry filed by Chiles' coaches , which moved the American gymnast into medal position. The Romanian Gymnastics Federation had challenged the validity of that move, saying it was filed four seconds beyond the deadline by which any inquiries had to be submitted.
The IOC said in a statement that it will reallocate the bronze medal to Romania's Ana Barbosu. — Nancy Armour and Tom Schad
Sifan Hassan — who won the bronze medal in both the 5,000- and 10,000-meter race — completed an incredible 2024 Paris Olympics by winning the women's marathon on Sunday, finishing in an Olympic record time of 2:22:55.
It required a late sprint to the finish for the track star, who out-paced Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa to the finish line of the 26.2-mile race. Assefa finished three seconds behind Hassan to win silver. Kenya's Hellen Obiri won the bronze.
PARIS — Near the halfway point of the women’s marathon on Sunday, American Dakotah Lindwurm found herself in the lead. It was a scenario the former hockey player from Minnesota, ranked No. 138 in the world, could have never imagined.
“I looked up and said, ‘God, you’re crazy – I can’t believe I’m at the front of the Olympic marathon right now,’” she said. “But you’ve got to put yourself in that position if you want to run well, and I’m not afraid to take the lead. I never have been, and it was fun.”
Though it was a temporary thrill, Lindwurm surpassed all expectations by finishing 12th on the difficult, hilly course in a time of 2 hours, 26 minutes and 44 seconds. The only disappointment was that she couldn't stay in the top 10, finishing 34 seconds behind that milestone.
Still, being at the head of the pack was something she'll always remember. She even choked up a bit talking about the fact that she wasn't the most likely Olympian and how happy she was just to be a part of this event.
“I swear I could hear all of Minnesota cheering for me in the moment when I took the lead,” she said.
Lindwurm led the American contingent, as Emily Sisson finished 23rd and Fiona O’Keefe dropped off the pace and stopped just a few kilometers into the race due to injury.
Sisson, who qualified for the Olympic team in Tokyo for the 10k, said her run did not meet expectations.
“I’m pretty disappointed,” she said. “Pretty sad. I think there were signs. Three marathons in a year is too much for me. I had some good workouts and no major injuries or anything. I like challenging myself and wanted to do a fall marathon for learning experience and it did help me in the trials. Btu this marathon didn’t feel like the last two, like I needed to freshen up my legs. Lesson learned, unfortunately.”
Both Americans were amazed to learn that Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands had won the race, barely outfinishing Tigst Assefa of Ethiopa. The marathon was Hassan’s third event of these Olympics, having already won bronze medals in both the 5k and 10k.
“Oh my God,” Lindwurm said. "My legs are trashed and I don’t know how she’s running on tired legs. She’s amazing.”
Said Sisson: “I’m not surprised. She’s a generational talent. I think she is solidified as the GOAT now, if she wasn’t already.” — Dan Wolken
Dakotah Lindwurm managed to stick with the lead runners through the 13.1-kilometer halfway point, but has since dropped off the pace set by the lead pack.
Through 30k, Lindwurm — the lead American runner — was 46 seconds behind the leaders. Another America, Emily Sisson, was more than two minutes behind the leaders.
Still attached to the lead group of Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands, winner of the bronze medals in the 5,000m and 10,000 at Stade de France. The lead group also included three Kenyan runners (Sharon Lokedi, Peres Jepchirchir and Hellen Obiri), two Ethiopians (Tigst Assefa and Amane Beriso Shankule), Romania's Delvine Relin Meringor, Japan's Yuka Suzuki and Bahrain's Eunice Chebichii Chumba. Lokedi clocked in with the top time through 30k at 1:43:59.
The women's marathon is underway in Paris, and 29-year-old American Dakotah Lindwurm was right in the mix with the lead group through the halfway point of the race.
Lindwurm was in third place with a time of 1:13:25 at the 13.1-kilometer mark, with Australia's Jessica Stenson just ahead in first place at 1:13:22. Lindwurm was among 20 runners that comprise the lead group.
The Netherlands' Sifan Hassan, who also won bronze medals in the women's 5,000- and 10,000-meter races at the 2024 Paris Olympics, also is among those runners in the lead group.
Fellow American Emily Sisson was 27 seconds off the lead. A third American in the race, Fiona O'Keeffe, dropped out of the race during the opening miles.
Here are some Olympic schedule highlights . Peacock is streaming every sport and event live as it unfolds in Paris.
(All times Eastern)
- Closing ceremony begins at 3 p.m. and runs through 6 p.m. (NBC)
- Women’s basketball wraps up with the USA vs. France gold medal game (9:30 a.m., NBC) and the Australia vs. Belgium bronze medal game (5:30 a.m., USA Network).
- Men’s water polo has the bronze medal match between the USA and Hungary at 4:35 a.m. with the gold medal match between Croatia and Serbia at 9:35 a.m. (NBC).
- Women’s volleyball holds the gold medal match between the USA and Italy at 7 a.m. (NBC).
- The women’s marathon opens the day with a 2 a.m. start. USA Network is airing.
- Men’s handball features the gold medal match between Denmark and Germany (7:30 a.m., USA Network) and the bronze medal match between Slovenia and Spain (3 a.m.).
- Men’s water polo holds the gold medal match between Croatia and Serbia (8 a.m., USA Network) and the bronze medal match between the USA and Hungary (4:35 a.m., USA Network).
- Wrestling holds nine different medal events, starting at 6 a.m. and running through 7:45 a.m.
- Cycling holds four medal events, starting 6:45 a.m. and running through 7:56 a.m.
- The women’s modern pentathlon wraps with one last event at 5 a.m.
NBC is airing and streaming the Paris Olympics from all angles: Peacock is streaming every sport and event live as it unfolds; NBC, USA Network, CNBC and E! are carrying various live events and replays throughout the day. Here are 6 tips and tricks for getting the most out of Peacock during the Olympics .
Our 2024 Paris Olympics medal count tracker updates after every single medal event.
(All times Eastern)
- The U.S. men's water polo team plays Hungary in the bronze medal match at 4:35 a.m. USA Network is airing.
- The U.S. women's volleyball team plays in the gold medal match against Italy at 7 a.m. NBC is airing.
- The U.S. women’s basketball team plays France in the gold medal game at 9:30 a.m. NBC is airing.
(All times Eastern)
- Women’s hoops: Bronze medal game (5:30 a.m., USA Network), gold medal game (9:30 a.m., NBC)
- Marathon: women (2 a.m., USA Network)
- Modern pentathlon: women’s final laser run (6:40 a.m.)
- Wrestling: Nine medal matches (6 a.m.)
- Water polo: men’s bronze match (4:35 a.m., USA Network), men’s gold match (8 a.m., USA Network)
- Volleyball: women’s gold match (7 a.m., NBC)
- Handball: men’s bronze (3 a.m.), men’s gold (7:30 a.m., USA Network)
- Cycling track: women’s sprint (7:15 a.m.), men’s keirin (7:32 a.m.), women’s sprint (7:44 a.m.), women’s omnium points race 4/4 (7:56 a.m.)
The U.S. women have won a medal at every Olympics since women’s basketball was added to the program in 1976. If they make the final, they could send 42-year-old Diana Taurasi home with an unprecedented sixth Olympic gold.
In Tokyo the U.S. women won their first Olympic gold in the sport of indoor volleyball, beating traditional power Brazil. Indoor volleyball has been on the Olympic program since 1964 and the U.S. has one gold, three silver and two bronze. Jordan Larson returns as captain of the team after being named MVP of the Tokyo Games.
It’s the women’s marathon day, which will take runners on a scenic route that includes Hotel de Ville de Paris, past the Eiffel Tower and Chateau de Versailles. For many years, the men’s marathon was held on the final day, bringing the Olympics to a close. In Paris, the women will be showcased on the final day of the Games, ending just a few hours before the closing ceremony.
Unlike the opening ceremony, the closing ceremony will be held at the national stadium with NBC and Peacock offering live coverage beginning at 2 p.m. ET. Jimmy Fallon and Mike Tirico are slotted in as NBC’s hosts. The parade of athletes brings a party atmosphere with music and dancing. At the end, Paris will hand off to the organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Games .
Team USA has showed off its speed and strength at the 2024 Paris Olympics .
The Americans fared well in the pool, but dominated athletics.
The U.S. won by far the most medals in track and field with 34 overall , the most for the U.S. since winning 40 the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. — Jordan Mendoza
PARIS — If U.S. women were a nation unto themselves, their results at the 2024 Paris Olympics would make them one of the most dominant athletic countries on earth.
The exhilarating U.S. soccer victory over Brazil Saturday evening added an exclamation point to what already have been a fabulous Olympic Games for the American women.
They are winning medals at such a terrific rate that if they jettisoned the guys, they would be third in the overall medal standings , behind only the full U.S. team and China.
That means half of the U.S. team is performing better at the Paris Olympics than the full teams of about 200 other nations, including 85 countries that have won at least one medal. — Christine Brennan
PARIS — Victor Montalvo became the first Olympic bronze medalist in the history of men's breaking Saturday night.
He knows he might also be the last .
Organizers for the next Summer Games in Los Angeles in 2028 had the ability to propose new sports they wanted to include and opted for flag football, cricket and lacrosse over breaking − despite the dance's deep history in the United States, including the fact its birthplace is the Bronx. — Tom Schad
PARIS − After the Paris Olympics conclude Sunday, the Paralympics will run Aug. 28 to Sept. 8, then the squash racket, lacrosse stick and cricket ball − all sporting additions to the 2028 Games − will be in Los Angeles' court.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and and LA28 Olympic Games chair Casey Wasserman, who are in Paris as part of a U.S. presidential delegation to the Olympics that was led by First Lady Jill Biden, provided a few details Saturday to reporters about what sports fans − and Angelenos − can expect to see four years from now . — Kim Hjelmgaard
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