PARIS — The United States had a big night in track and field at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, winning two gold medals and five overall.
Gabby Thomas blazed her way to an easy win in the 200 meters — and beat 100-meter winner Julien Alfred, who earned silver and now owns the only two medals in her country’s history. American sprinter Brittany Brown was third.
Cole Hocker, meanwhile, pulled the upset of the track meet with a stunning victory in the 1,500 meters.
Hocker outraced favorites Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr to the finish line in an Olympic record 3 minutes 27.65 seconds. He pulled from fifth to first over the final 300 meters to beat his personal best by more than 3 seconds.
Annette Nneka Echikunwoke won a silver in the women’s hammer throw.
The United States women’s soccer team advanced to the gold-medal game and will make its sixth appearance in the Olympic final following a 1-0 win over Germany.
The reigning Olympic champion U.S. women’s volleyball team posted a straight-set victory against Poland to advance to the semifinals in Paris
The Americans next play powerhouse Brazil on Thursday.
The United States Men’s Basketball team advanced to the semi-finals with a win over Brazil on Tuesday, 122-87.
The U.S. men play `Serbia on Thursday at 2 pm. In the semifinals.
United States wrestler Amit Elor wins gold in the 68-kilogram women’s freestyle final at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.
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