Month: July 2021

The 2016 Olympic bronze medalist and joint-No. 4 men’s absolute pole vaulter in history will not compete at the Tokyo Olympics.

U.S. duo, Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena, defeated Argentina 2-1 to advance in men’s beach volleyball.

Michael Andrew set himself up for a medal in the men’s 200m IM, advancing to the final by finishing as runner-up in his semifinal heat.

U.S.’ Chase Kalisz doesn’t qualify for the 200m IM final, finishing sixth in the semis. Great Britain’s Duncan Scott takes first in 1:56.69.

Annie Lazor’s Olympic journey continues after she posted a strong time of 2:21.94 in the women’s 200m breaststroke semifinal. Her and fellow American, Lily King, will look to medal on Thursday in Tokyo.

After winning bronze in the 100m breaststroke, Lilly King will have a chance to medal in the 200m breaststroke. She swam a 2:22.27 to advance to the final on Thursday in Tokyo.

Austria’s Sepp Straka talks about his impressive opening round during the men’s golf competition in Tokyo. Straka’s 63 tied the Olympic record for best single round score.

Caeleb Dressel set an Olympic record in the men’s 100m freestyle, which was needed to hold off Australia’s Kyle Chalmers and win his first individual Olympic gold.

Belgium’s Thomas Pieters holes out for eagle on the par-4 11th hole during the first round of the men’s competition. The 2-time Olympian finished 4th in Rio and is 6 under par after one round.

NBC Olympics’ “numbers guy” Steve Kornacki breaks down gymnast Suni Lee’s chances at an all-around medal.

After winning gold in a close 100m freestyle final, USA’s Caeleb Dressel gets emotional when speaking to family over video chat.

“It was a really tough year, really hard,” an emotional Dressel said after breaking the Olympic record. “To have the results, it really came together so I’m happy.”

Austria’s Sepp Straka birdies the 15th hole during the first round of the men’s golf competition. Straka opened with an eight-under 63. 

Zhang Yufei of China could not be caught in a record-setting women’s 200m butterfly, though Americans Regan Smith and Hali Flickinger were thrilled to pick up medals.

In Fiji, rugby 7s is much more than a sport, it means everything to the small island nation. Fiji defeated New Zealand on Wednesday to successfully defend their gold medal from 2016 in Tokyo.