On the first sunny day of the Paris Olympics, American athletes took the spotlight. Simone Biles, LeBron James, the U.S. women’s soccer team, Torri Huske, and Haley Batten all had impressive performances. French swimmer Léon Marchand also stood out by winning gold in the men’s 400m individual medley.
Simone Biles’ return to Olympic competition was marked by leading the U.S. women’s gymnastics team and overcoming a minor calf injury. LeBron James and Kevin Durant led the U.S. men’s basketball team to a dominant victory over Serbia. In swimming, Torri Huske beat the world-record holder in the 100m butterfly, and Léon Marchand thrilled the home crowd by winning gold.
Sophia Smith’s two goals helped the U.S. women’s soccer team defeat Germany 4-1. In mountain biking, Haley Batten secured a silver medal despite breaking a race rule. Rafael Nadal overcame uncertainty about playing to win his first-round tennis match against Marton Fucsovics and set up a highly anticipated match against Novak Djokovic.
Andy Murray extended his tennis career by winning a doubles match alongside Dan Evans at the Olympics. The Paris Games continue to showcase remarkable performances from athletes of various nations.
