Olympics Today: Women's Soccer and Men's Basketball Finals

As the Paris Olympics nears its conclusion, excitement builds with the U.S. women’s soccer and men’s basketball teams on the brink of gold medal victories. The U.S. women’s national soccer team, returning to the gold medal match for the first time since 2012, is set to face Brazil, who last competed for gold in 2008. The pregame atmosphere was light-hearted, with players engaging in playful debates about karaoke skills. This match holds special significance for Brazilian star Marta, as it marks her final international tournament. In men’s basketball, the U.S. team is looking to replicate their success from the 2021 Olympics, where they narrowly defeated Brazil in the gold medal game. Meanwhile, in track and field, 16-year-old Quincy Wilson made history as the youngest American male to compete in an Olympic event, although he is not expected to advance to the finals. Other key track events include the men’s 800m and women’s javelin, among others, as the athletics competition wraps up. The breaking events are also generating buzz, with the B-boy competition featuring top American breakers like Victor Montalvo, who recently secured a gold medal at the world championships. In golf, a tight race is underway as Switzerland’s Morgane Metraux and New Zealand’s Lydia Ko lead the pack at Le Golf National, both tied at 9-under-par. In men’s soccer, Spain clinched the gold medal after a thrilling 5-3 victory over France, adding to the excitement of the final days of the Olympics.