It was an eventful Friday night for the United States at the Paris Olympics in track and field, as Sha’Carri Richardson won her first gold medal and the men’s relay team stumbled. Algerian boxer Imane Khelif also won gold after facing scrutiny over misconceptions about her sex. Richardson anchored the women’s 4×100 relay team to victory, while Rai Benjamin won the 400 hurdles. However, Carl Lewis criticized USA Track for its performance, calling for a change in leadership.
The night also saw Spain win gold in men’s soccer and Germany win bronze in the women’s tournament. Sergio Camello scored twice in extra time as Spain defeated France 5-3, while Ann-Katrin Berger saved a last-minute penalty to help Germany secure the bronze medal. In women’s weightlifting, Karlos Nasar of Bulgaria won gold and broke two world records after recovering from a freak accident that severed his Achilles tendon. Olivia Reeves also won the United States’ first Olympic gold medal in weightlifting in 24 years.
The U.S. women’s basketball team advanced to the gold-medal game, extending their Olympic winning streak to 60 consecutive games. They will face France in the final, aiming to win their eighth consecutive gold medal. China’s Ma Long made history by becoming the athlete with the most gold medals for China in Olympic history after winning the men’s table tennis team final. The day was filled with notable victories and moments of triumph across various sports.
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