Djokovic was attempting to win all four Grand Slam tournaments and the Olympic gold medal in a calendar year. Women’s 200-Meter Breaststroke PLAY Length 0 of 4 x x x x x x In the 200-meter breaststroke, Schoenmaker, racing as the favorite, lived up to expectations by beating King and Lazor and claiming both a world record (2 minutes 18.95 seconds) but also South Africa’s first gold of the Games. “It is what it is.” Women’s 100-Meter Freestyle PLAY x x x x x x Earlier, Australia had its own chance to shine in the 100 freestyle final. Men’s 200-Meter Individual Medley PLAY Length 0 of 4 x x x x x x The last final of the morning was the men’s 200-meter individual medley, which gave the Americans yet another medal chance in the form of Michael Andrew. U.S. baseball team opens its Olympics with a resounding win Joe Ryan pitches as the United States faces Israel on Friday.

Source: New York Times July 30, 2021 12:00 UTC