U.S. Wins 4x100 Relay, Khelif Takes Gold

— The United States experienced a rollercoaster of emotions during a dramatic Friday night at the Paris Olympics, highlighted by Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's gold medal victory amidst controversy regarding her gender. Khelif celebrated her unanimous win with exuberance, leaping into her coaches' arms and proudly displaying the Algerian flag. Meanwhile, the U.S. men's relay team faced disappointment, struggling with baton exchanges that jeopardized their chances for gold, prompting calls for a complete overhaul of the relay program. In a historic moment for U.S. athletics, Sha’Carri Richardson secured her first gold medal, contributing to the nation's quest to achieve an unprecedented eighth consecutive gold in the men’s relay. This pursuit aims to surpass the American men's program's record of seven consecutive wins from 1936 to 1968. The relay team's performance has drawn scrutiny, with athletes and coaches advocating for significant changes to improve their chances in future competitions. In soccer, Spain triumphed in the men's tournament, claiming gold and marking a significant return to form after losing to Brazil in the Tokyo Olympics. This victory made Spain the first European nation to win gold in men's soccer since 1992. On the women's side, Germany secured bronze with a nail-biting 1-0 win over Spain, thanks to a last-minute penalty save by goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger, who celebrated the team's fourth bronze medal in Olympic history. Additionally, Chinese athlete Ma Long made history by becoming the most decorated Olympian in table tennis, leading his team to victory in the men's final after a remarkable comeback from injury.