Welcome to Day 13 of the Paris Olympics, where the U.S. continues to dominate with 30 gold medals and a total of 103 medals overall. Let’s dive into the exciting events that unfolded on this thrilling day!
Sprinter’s COVID Revelation
One of the major highlights of the day was Sprinter Noah Lyles revealing that he had COVID-19 after missing out on another gold medal. Despite his illness, Lyles displayed tremendous sportsmanship in the race, finishing third behind Letsile Tebogo of Botswana and his U.S. teammate Kenneth Bednarek.
Over at Bercy Arena, the American men’s basketball team, led by LeBron James and Steph Curry, staged a dramatic comeback against Serbia, rallying from a 17-point deficit to secure a crucial victory.
Record-Breaking Performances
The U.S. team continued to shine in track and field events, with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaking her own world record in the women’s 400 hurdles. Grant Holloway also clinched gold in the men’s 110 hurdles, further adding to the American medal tally.
Long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall and climber Sam Watson also delivered standout performances, with Watson setting a new world record in sport climbing but narrowly missing out on the gold medal.
With the U.S. team surpassing the 100-medal mark and setting new records, American athletes are showcasing their exceptional talent and dedication at the Paris Olympics. Stay tuned for more thrilling action in the days to come!