Medal Tally
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Team USA topped the Paris Olympic Games medal tally, with 42 bronze, 44 silver, and tying with China's 40 gold after all events were completed on Sunday.
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Eiffel Tower Evacuated
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Just hours before the Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony, a shirtless man was seen ascending the Parisian landmark, prompting an evacuation of the tower and surrounding areas. Some visitors were briefly locked in on the second floor before being escorted out.
The man was able to reach the point just above the Olympic rings on the second level. The tower played a central role in the opening ceremony, during which Celine Dion performed her set. However, the Eiffel Tower was not scheduled to be part of the closing ceremony, which will be held at the Stade de France.
On Sunday, more than 30,000 police officers were deployed around Paris, with at least 3,000 officers focused on the Stade de France.
The man was able to reach the point just above the Olympic rings on the second level. The tower played a central role in the opening ceremony, during which Celine Dion performed her set. However, the Eiffel Tower was not scheduled to be part of the closing ceremony, which will be held at the Stade de France.
On Sunday, more than 30,000 police officers were deployed around Paris, with at least 3,000 officers focused on the Stade de France.
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Blades Takes Silver in Olympic Debut
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Kennedy Blades won the silver medal in her first Olympic appearance, finishing second in the women’s freestyle 76 kg division.
The 20-year-old faced off against reigning world champion Yuka Kagami of Japan in the gold medal match. After a tightly contested first period, Kagami managed to secure a crucial takedown in the second, ultimately securing the gold medal.
The 20-year-old faced off against reigning world champion Yuka Kagami of Japan in the gold medal match. After a tightly contested first period, Kagami managed to secure a crucial takedown in the second, ultimately securing the gold medal.
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US Looks to Defend Women’s Volleyball Title
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The U.S. women look to defend their gold against Italy, which is appearing in its first final and is guaranteed a first medal. Its previous best finish was fifth. Outside hitters Myriam Sylla and Loveth Omoruyi will look to cause an upset. The match starts at 1 p.m. CEST (7 a.m. ET).
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Team USA Looking for Another Gold in Basketball
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The French women face a tall order to win their first Olympic gold medal in basketball at 3:30 p.m. local time (9:30 a.m. ET). They must beat Breanna Stewart and the seven-time defending champion United States at Bercy Arena. Team USA is looking to win their 10th gold since the women’s competition started at the 1976 Games. The final is a rematch from the London 2012 title showdown, which France lost. In the bronze-medal game, Belgium faces Australia.
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In Photos: Top Moments From Paris Olympics Day 15
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The United States showcased its dominance on the track by winning both the men's and women's 4x400 meters relays on Saturday evening. Elsewhere, the U.S. men's basketball team triumphed over France with a hard-fought 98–87 victory, securing their fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal. The U.S. women's soccer team earned a record fifth gold medal with a narrow 1–0 victory against Brazil.
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