Breaking News: Olympic Highlights as Events Unfold in Paris
- The Paris Olympics are nearing their conclusion with several key events scheduled for Day 14.
- Exciting competitions include the men's soccer gold medal match and women's basketball aiming for another gold medal.
- Today also marks the debut of breaking, awarding its first medals to the B-girls.
In a historic first for the Olympics, the inaugural medals for B-girls will be awarded, marking a significant milestone in the Games' evolution. On the women's track, Sha’Carri Richardson aims to secure her second medal in Paris, while Team USA's women’s 4x100m relay team seeks to defend their title as reigning world champions. The men’s team, however, is on a quest for their first gold medal since 2000, with Richardson expressing a focus on supporting her teammates after finishing third in the 200-meter final. As the competition heats up, the U.S. women's basketball team is set to face Australia in the semifinals, with a coveted spot in the gold medal game at stake. Meanwhile, the spotlight also shines on the Netherlands’ Sifan Hassan, a legendary long-distance runner. After winning bronze in the 5,000m race, Hassan, who previously clinched gold in Tokyo, is on the hunt for her fifth Olympic medal. Tonight, the women’s breaking competition will take center stage, where the first Olympic medals in this event will be awarded. The competition is particularly significant as it also secures the first U.S. women's spot for the upcoming 2024 Olympics. Historically, France has a rich Olympic legacy, having won gold in Los Angeles in 1984 and silver in the 1900 Paris Games. In a thrilling display of skill, the U.S. basketball team overcame a 17-point deficit against Serbia, highlighted by an extraordinary performance from Stephen Curry.