Major events
It’s gold for American women in 4×4. far away
Athletes have done their part to win medals. Over to you, LeBron and company.
But medal count is one thing – this, as I said in the introduction, is a sport we should enjoy. It could be a classic.
Number of medals
The U.S. has won the total medal count at these Olympics by a large margin, and a system that weighs gold more heavily than silver or bronze will likely favor the 2028 host nation.
But for some reason we say only gold medals matter. Apparently, no one said Shelby McEwenHe agreed to jump off after tying for first place and winning a silver medal in the high jump.
The U.S. edged China 38-36 with two gold medals. China still only has a fair shot at the two – they’re in the women’s middleweight boxing final (later today), and they’re favored in the women’s heavyweight weightlifting (tomorrow).
That means America must seize the opportunities that remain. This is one of those opportunities. Others are track cycling women’s omnium, women’s volleyball final, women’s 76kg wrestling final and women’s basketball final.
But first, the women’s 4x400m relay has to finish before the Games even begin. If they keep it up.
who is who
France
Seniors captain and small forward Nicholas Bottom (age 35, Philadelphia), point guard Andrew Albisi (34, Herbalife Gran Canaira/ESP), center Rudy Gobert (32, Minnesota) and sniper guard Nando de Colo (37, LDLC ASVEL/FRA).
Other NBA players: Vembaniana (San Antonio), Evan Fournier (Detroit), Bilal Coulibaly (Washington). The latter is the youngest in the team at 19 years old.
America
LeBron James (LA Lakers) Age 39, not shown. Stephen CurryThe captain is 36 years old. Kevin Durant (Phoenix) Age 35, Jury vacation (Boston) 34, and Joel Embiid (Philadelphia) and Derrick White (Boston) Both are 30 years old.
Coach Steve Kerr Controversially placed Jayson Tatum (Boston) on the bench for a lot of matches. Dyers Halliburton (Indiana) also has less playing time.
Heads of state (per game)
France
points
Vembaniyama 13.8
12.8 remaining
Gardiner 10.6
Fournier 10.2
recovers
Vembanayama 10.2 (second among all teams)
Cobert 4.2
helps
Nature 3.6
Degree 2.4
Blocks
Vembanyama 2.0 (First)
Gobert 1.6 (sixth)
Batam 1.0
steals
Vembanyama 2.2 (First)
Gardiner 1.4
America
points
James 14.2
Edwards 13.8
Durant 13.6
Curry 13.0
Embiid 13.0
helps
James 8.2 (second)
Vacation 3.5
Booker 3.4
recovers
James 7.0
Davis 6.2
Tatum 6.0 (in limited playing time)
Blocks
Embiid 1.3 (sixth)
turnover
James 3.8 (fourth)
3-pointers
Curry 2.8 (seventh)
Durant 2.2
Booker 2.2
Foreword
We all loved this ending, right?
A star-studded U.S. team, with a handful of players making one more run at the Olympics. And then a very talented French team, perhaps the best young player in the world Victor VembaniamaPlaying in front of a lively home crowd.
And both teams have shown plenty of resilience in getting to this point, so there’s no reason to think it’s game over if one team takes a double-digit lead.
Welcome to one of the most anticipated events of these games and with good reason.
Beauty will soon be with you. Meanwhile, here’s Brian Graham on the host nation’s welcoming hostile environment for America:
The Americans understand that France will pose a different challenge in a uniquely hostile environment inside the cauldron-like Percy Arena, where the hosts became the first team to win men’s basketball gold on home soil since the United States in 1996. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for aspiring Victor Vembanyama, who has occupied a vast folk hero, not overnight joining Leon Marchand, Teddy Rainer, Antoine Dupont and the Brothers Lebrun as icons of the Paris Olympics. The pantheon of Cerdon, Hinault, Gilli and Zidane, who beat the 17-time Olympic champions before the closing ceremony.
“We expect them to play the game of their lives,” Olympic debutant Steph Curry said. “They’re going to have home-court adrenaline and they’re riding a huge momentum after these last two games. We have to expect them to play well, but expect that from us as well.
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