Hi there! I’m Holly Galvan Posey, your guide to all things Olympics at KPRC 2. Get ready for another exciting day of Olympic action from Paris!
Whether you’re into sailing, tennis, or beach volleyball, we’ve got you covered with the best moments and live streams. Let’s dive into today’s must-watch events and highlights!
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North Korea wins first diving medal ever, as China continues dominance with another gold
North Korea made history by winning their first-ever Olympic diving medal, securing silver in the women’s synchronized 10-meter platform event. Meanwhile, China continued its dominance with Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan claiming gold, marking China’s 50th Olympic diving gold.
Watch the thrills 🎥
What’s better than reading about the Olympics? Watching the highlights! Check out these videos showcasing the top moments and news from the Games.
- The U.S. women’s four surged past China in the sprint to win their repechage with a time of 6:32.48, securing a spot in the A final.
- The U.S. lightweight women’s double sculls team, Molly Reckford and Michelle Sechser, rowed their way into the A final, joining Great Britain, New Zealand, Romania, Greece, and Ireland.
- U.S. beach volleyball gold medal hopefuls Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes defeated France’s Aline Chamereau and Clemence Vieira in a grueling two sets under the shadow of the Eiffel Tower on Wednesday.
- In his first Olympic Games, Paul Juda delivered a solid parallel bars routine in the all-around final.
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US women win a first Olympic medal in rugby sevens with a comeback victory over Australia
The U.S. women’s rugby sevens team made history by winning their first Olympic medal with a 14-12 comeback victory over Australia. Alex Sedrick’s incredible length-of-the-field try and successful conversion sealed the bronze for Team USA in the final seconds. Ilona Maher and her teammates celebrated the hard-fought win, which came after a tough semifinal loss to New Zealand.
Simone Biles and Team USA earn ‘redemption’ by powering to Olympic gold in women’s gymnastics
Simone Biles and Team USA earned a powerful redemption by clinching the gold medal in women’s gymnastics at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. With stellar performances from Biles, Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee, and their teammates, the U.S. team delivered an outstanding total score of 171.296, securing their place atop the podium.
Today’s events to watch
- Best of Paris: Time: 6 a.m.-1 p.m. CT. Sit back and enjoy the top highlights, interviews, and more from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
- Gold Zone Coverage: Time: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. CT. Live whip-around coverage of key events as they unfold during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
- Women’s All-Around Gymnastics Final: Time: 12:15 p.m.-2:25 p.m. CT. Watch the world’s top gymnasts compete for gold in the women’s all-around final.
- Swimming Finals: Time: 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. CT. Catch the exciting finals in women’s 200m butterfly, men’s 200m backstroke, and more.
- Basketball: Women’s Group C - Belgium vs. USA: Time: 3 p.m.-4:45 p.m. CT. Watch Team USA take on Belgium in a thrilling group-stage matchup.
- Field Hockey: Women’s Pool A - Japan vs. France: Time: 1:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m. CT. Don’t miss the action as Japan faces France in women’s field hockey.
In case you missed it 👀
Simone Biles and Team USA earn ‘redemption’ by powering to Olympic gold in women’s gymnastics
Simone Biles and Team USA have claimed gold in women’s gymnastics at the 2024 Summer Olympics, earning a powerful redemption. With stellar performances from Biles, Jordan Chiles, and Sunisa Lee, the U.S. team delivered an outstanding total score of 171.296, securing their place atop the podium.
Olympic triathletes swim in Seine River after days of concerns about water quality
Olympic triathletes made a splash in the Seine River, diving into the iconic Paris waterway despite recent water quality concerns. Heavy rains had raised questions about the swim portion of the triathlon, but after rigorous testing, athletes took on the challenge with the Eiffel Tower as a backdrop.