Paris 2024 Olympics Day 2 Recap and Highlights – July 28
The Paris Olympics are in full swing, and July 28 was packed with thrilling competitions and memorable moments. Let’s dive into the highlights!
Medal Table for July 28
| Sport | Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Women’s Team | South Korea | China | Mexico |
| Canoe Slalom | Women’s Kayak | Jessica Fox (Australia) | Klaudia Zwolińska (Poland) | Kimberly Woods (Great Britain) |
| Cycling Mountain Bike | Women’s Cross-country | Pauline Prevot Ferrand (France) | Haley Batten (USA) | Jenny Rissveds (Sweden) |
| Skateboarding | Women’s Street | Coco Yoshizawa (Japan) | Liz Akama (Japan) | Rayssa Leal (Brazil) |
| Shooting | Men’s 10m Air Pistol | Yu Xie (China) | Federico Nilo Maldini (Italy) | Paolo Monna (Italy) |
| Shooting | Women’s 10m Air Pistol | Oh Ye Jin (South Korea) | Kim Yeji (South Korea) | Manu Bhaker (India) |
| Judo | Men’s 66kg | Hifumi Abe (Japan) | Willian Lima (Brazil) | Gusman Kyrgyzbayev (Kazakhstan)/Denis Vieru (Moldova) |
| Judo | Women’s 52kg | Diyora Keldiyorova (Uzbekistan) | Distria Krasniqi (Kosovo) | Larissa Pimenta (Brazil)/Amandine Buchard (France) |
| Swimming | Men’s 400 Individual Medley | Léon Marchand (France) | Tomoyuki Matsushita (Japan) | Carson Foster (USA) |
| Swimming | Men’s 100m Breaststroke | Nicolo Martinenghi (Italy) | Adam Peaty (Great Britain) & Nic Fink (USA) | – |
| Fencing | Men’s Épée | Koki Kano (Japan) | Yannick Borel (France) | Mohamed Elsayed (Egypt) |
| Fencing | Women’s Foil | Lauren Scruggs (USA) | Lee Kiefer (USA) | Eleanor Harvey (Canada) |
Team USA Highlights
- USNWNT advance to quarterfinals with a dominant win, thanks to goals from Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson, and Lynn Williams.
- Nic Fink secures silver in the 100m breaststroke, tying with Adam Peaty of Great Britain, just 0.02 seconds behind gold medalist Nicolo Martinenghi of Italy.
- Torri Huske and Gretchen Walsh become the first Americans to win gold and silver in the women’s 100m butterfly since 1984.
- In fencing, Lauren Scruggs and Lee Kiefer will square off in an all-American women’s foil final.
- Team USA men’s basketball downs Serbia 110-84, led by Kevin Durant’s electric first-half performance.
- Ilona Maher and the USA women’s rugby team cruise past Japan 36-7 in their opening pool play match.
Other Exciting Moments
- Andy Murray and Dan Evans pull off a remarkable comeback in men’s doubles, saving five match points before winning a dramatic third-set tiebreak.
- Léon Marchand of France wins gold in the 400m individual medley, breaking the Olympic record in front of an adoring home crowd.
- Rafael Nadal’s concentration is briefly disrupted by a young fan shouting his name during a serve, but he quickly regains focus and wins the first set.
- Snoop Dogg shows his support for Team USA and Simone Biles, sporting a custom Olympic jacket and a T-shirt with Biles’ face.
- Petros Tsitsipas, the younger brother of Stefanos Tsitsipas, makes a surprise appearance in the men’s singles draw as a replacement for the injured Cameron Norrie.
- South Sudan earns its first-ever Olympic basketball win, upsetting Puerto Rico 90-79.
Here is a rewritten version of the article in 7th grade English using markdown formatting, bolded words, lists, and tables:
USA Beats Serbia 110-84 in Olympic Basketball Opener
The United States beat Serbia 110-84 in their first game of the basketball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In the Group C match, the USA won thanks to:
- 23 points from Kevin Durant, who was almost perfect (8 for 9 shooting, 5 for 5 from 3-point range)
- 21 points from LeBron James
The United States pulled away for good in the third quarter with a 26-16 run. In the fourth quarter, they managed their lead.
Serbia, who got 20 points from Nikola Jokic, stayed close until halftime (58-49). But then they couldn’t stop the Americans’ deep roster.
| Team | 1st Quarter | Halftime | 3rd Quarter | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 25 | 58 | 84 | 110 |
| Serbia | 20 | 49 | 65 | 84 |
Other key stats:
- USA shot 55% from the field
- USA made 18 three-pointers
- Serbia shot only 41%
- Jokic added 8 assists and 5 rebounds for Serbia
The win puts Team USA in a good position to advance from Group C. They showed off their offensive firepower and depth in an impressive Olympic debut. Serbia will look to bounce back in their next game.
Women’s Gymnastics Update
The U.S. women’s gymnastics team faced some challenges during qualifying but still managed to finish the day in first place. Despite dealing with pain in her left leg, Simone Biles delivered strong performances on floor and vault. Sunisa Lee and Jordan Chiles are in a close race for the second U.S. spot in the all-around final, with Chiles currently edging Lee by less than a tenth of a point.
And let’s not forget the unsung heroes of the Olympics – like the speedo-clad “cap catcher” who quickly became a fan favorite after retrieving a lost swimming cap from the pool!
As the Games continue, we can expect more thrilling moments and unforgettable performances from athletes around the world. Stay tuned for more updates from the Paris Olympics!
