What you didn’t see in swimming, gymnastics, track and field, and beyond

Day 8 of the Olympics was action-packed, with notable moments in various sports. In track and field, USA’s Sha’Carri Richardson won silver in the women’s 100-meter finals, while Netherlands’ Femke Bol secured a gold in the women’s 4×400-meter mixed relay. American Ryan Crouser won his third gold in the men’s shot put despite overcoming injuries leading up to the games. In gymnastics, Simone Biles won gold in the vault final with a thrilling performance. Team USA’s Jade Carey won bronze in the same event. Stephen Nedoroscik claimed bronze on the pommel horse. In women’s swimming, Katie Ledecky won her fourth consecutive gold in the 800-meter freestyle, while American Alex Walsh was disqualified in the women’s 200-meter individual medley. The U.S. women’s soccer team advanced to the semifinals with a 1-0 win over Japan, with Trinity Rodman scoring the deciding goal. The team will face Germany in the semis. The men’s 100-meter final is anticipated, featuring USA’s Noah Lyles and Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson. Additionally, a men’s table tennis final and a tennis final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will take place. Other events include the 4×100 medley relay final in the pool, women’s basketball, handball, boxing, and the men’s team foil final in fencing.

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