Team USA

Day 14 Rio Olympic Medals Race: Team USA Reaches 100 Medals, China, Great Britain Still Follow

As of noon on Day 14 of the 2016 Rio Olympics (Aug. 19), The United States continues to dominate, boasting…

8 years ago

Ashton Eaton Wins Second Straight Gold Medal In Decathlon

Ashton Eaton of the United States successfully defended his 2012 Olympic decathlon title on Thursday night in Rio de Janeiro, equaling…

8 years ago

Dalilah Muhammad Becomes First U.S. Woman To Win Olympic Gold In 400M Hurdles

After two years of battling injuries and losing confidence over disappointing results, Dalilah Muhammad finally got her first-place finish, and simultaneously made…

8 years ago

Helen Maroulis Beats Japanese Star For First Gold In U.S. Women’s Wrestling History

Helen Maroulis added her name on Thursday to the list of American Olympians to make history at the Rio Games this…

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Usain Bolt Continues Hot Olympic Streak With 200M Semifinal Win; USA’s Justin Gatlin Crashes Out

Usain Bolt ran his fastest time of the season to win his Olympic 200-meter semi-final in 19.78 seconds in Rio on…

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Ryan Lochte And U.S. Swimmers Vandalized Rio Gas Station, Got In Fight, Brazilian Reports Say

The American Olympic swimmers who claimed they were robbed at gunpoint  early Sunday morning by Brazilians posing as police officers fabricated…

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U.S. Women Brianna Rollins, Nia Ali, Kristi Castlin Sweep 100M Hurdles In Rio

Three U.S. women made history in Rio on Wednesday night, placing 1-2-3 in the 100-meter hurdles in the first time…

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Kerri Walsh Jennings, April Ross Win Bronze After Beating Brazil

Kerri Walsh Jennings couldn't help but feel devastated, angry and ultimately blame herself for not attaining her goal of claiming a fourth…

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USA’s Nia Ali Wins 100M Hurdles, Jumps To Olympic Semifinals

Nia Ali of the United States took her first step toward an Olympic medal on Tuesday morning. USA's Nia Ali Wins…

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Brazilian Judge Orders Ryan Lochte and James Feigen To Stay In Country

A Brazilian judge issued an order Wednesday to impede Ryan Lochte and James Feigen-- two of the four American swimmers who stated they were…

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USA’s Danell Leyva Wins Two Olympic Silvers In Parallel Bars, High Bar

Danell Leyva wasn't even supposed to be competing in the Rio 2016 Olympics, and now he has become Team USA"s most…

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Kerri Walsh Jennings, April Ross Fall To Brazil In Olympic Semifinal

Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross lost to Brazilian pair Agatha and Barbara, the reigning world champions, in straight sets Wednesday morning in Rio…

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Rio Olympics Medals Race, Day 12: USA Still Dominates With 84, China, Great Britain Follow

As of Wednesday morning (Day 12) of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Team USA continues to dominate the medals…

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Simone Biles Leaps To Fourth Gold Medal With Women’s Floor Win In Rio

Simone Biles continues to dominate the individual gymnastics competition in Rio, cruising to her fourth Olympic Gold Medal following her victory…

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USA’s Christian Taylor, Will Claye Finish 1-2 Again In Olympic Triple Jump

Christian Taylor and Will Claye of Team USA won gold and silver respectively on Tuesday for the second consecutive Olympics for their performance…

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Team USA Men’s Beach Volleyball Eliminated By Brazil

Team USA beach volleyball players Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena teamed up one year ago to make a run at the Rio…

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Sarah Robles Wins Bronze, First Medal In 16 Years For USA Weightlifting

Sarah Robles made history in Rio di Janeiro on Sunday night by becoming the first American weightlifter to win an Olympic…

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Allyson Felix Clocks Fastest Time In 400m Semifinals

Team USA sprinter Allyson Felix won her 400m heat in 49.67 seconds and ended up with the fastest time for the…

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Simone Biles Wins Gold In Women’s Vault And Bronze In Balance Beam

Simone Biles has won her third and fourth medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics. She won a gold Sunday in…

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Michelle Carter, First US Woman To Win Gold In Shot Put, Stuns In Rio

Michelle Carter won a stunning Olympic gold medal in the Women's Shot Put Final in Rio on Friday night, a sport…

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