The Olympic events for Day 6 in Paris are in full swing. There are 25 gold medal events scheduled for today, making it the busiest day of these Games so far. Some of the highlights include the first race on the track, French swimmer Léon Marchand’s pursuit of a fourth gold medal, and both BMX races.
Here is a rundown of some of the medal events happening today:
– Shooting: Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions final at 3:30 a.m. ET
– Diving: Men’s Synchronized 3m Springboard final at 5 a.m. ET
– Rowing: Various finals starting at 5:30 a.m. ET
– Trampoline Gymnastics: Women’s and Men’s Trampoline finals at 7:50 a.m. ET and 1:50 p.m. ET
– Badminton: Mixed Doubles bronze and gold medal matches at 9 a.m. ET and 10:10 a.m. ET
– Sailing: Women’s and Men’s Windsurfing finals at 8:03 a.m. ET and 8:23 a.m. ET
– Archery: Mixed Team final at 10:24 a.m. ET
– Tennis: Mixed Doubles gold medal match at 3 p.m. ET
– Swimming: Various finals starting at 2:30 p.m. ET
– Track and Field: Men’s 10,000m finals at 3:20 p.m. ET
– Cycling BMX Racing: Men’s and Women’s finals at 3:35 p.m. ET and 3:50 p.m. ET
Team USA had a successful Day 6, adding four more gold medals to their tally, bringing their total medal count to 37. The U.S. is currently second in the medal standings, behind China. Some of the notable gold medalists for the U.S. include gymnast Simone Biles, swimmer Katie Ledecky, and the men’s four rowing team.
In swimming, Regan Smith claimed a silver medal in the 200m butterfly, setting a new American record in the process. Lilly King also won a gold medal in the 200m breaststroke. The U.S. women’s team foil fencing squad made history by winning the first U.S. team gold in the Olympic sport.
Overall, the U.S. has been performing well across various sports, including gymnastics, swimming, rowing, and fencing. With several events still to come, Team USA is looking to add more medals to their impressive count.
The Paris Olympics continue to be a showcase of athletic talent and determination, with athletes from around the world competing at the highest level. Stay tuned for more updates and results from the Games.