Chase Kalisz, Maya DiRado, Women’s 4x100 Free Win Silver On First Night Of Swimming In Rio.
Simone Manuel led off the relay for Team USA and touched the wall first after her 100. Abbey Weitzeil — the Olympic Trials winner in the 100 free — extended the lead. But then Dana Vollmer couldn’t quite hold on to Australia’s Bronte Campbell.
Ledecky dove in about a half second after Cate Campbell but couldn’t stay with the Australian.
The U.S. women once dominated the 4x100 free, winning 14 gold medals in the 23 times the U.S. has competed in the event (which debuted in 1912). But they haven’t won gold since the 2000 Games, unable to hold off the swift Aussies.
Simone Manuel led off the relay for Team USA and touched the wall first after her 100. Abbey Weitzeil — the Olympic Trials winner in the 100 free — extended the lead. But then Dana Vollmer couldn’t quite hold on to Australia’s Bronte Campbell.
Ledecky dove in about a half second after Cate Campbell but couldn’t stay with the Australian.
The U.S. women once dominated the 4x100 free, winning 14 gold medals in the 23 times the U.S. has competed in the event (which debuted in 1912). But they haven’t won gold since the 2000 Games, unable to hold off the swift Aussies.
Brazil cruised to a 5-1 victory over Sweden!
Honestly,who are you???....I know that you talk to people around THERX.....But as far as me and you are concerned....I`m almost 100% positive that you and I have never had any interaction here at THERX......With that said, I would say for the last 10 days or so you have been trailing me and calling me every name in the book.....You started a poll about me,You called me a scumbag,Clown,Bitch,Idiot,Piece of Shit.
Who the hell are you?...Please refresh my memory??
I`ll post a medal count tomorrow for all the countries.
We have 4 Gold.....1 Silver.
We have 4 Gold.....1 Silver.
Walsh Jennings, Ross sweep Australia in first match at Rio Games.
Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross bested Australia’s Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Nicole Laird 21-14, 21-13 to win their first match of the Rio Olympic beach volleyball tournament.
The duo took to the sands a half-hour past midnight, Rio time, and managed to build an early 4-point lead which only grew as the first set progressed. By the first timeout, the U.S. women led 14-7. Walsh Jennings and Ross took the first set 21-14.
Riding the momentum from the first set, Walsh Jenning and Ross took a three-point lead before the Australian women responded. Artacho del Solar and Laird managed to produce two aces in the second set, three overall. The U.S. women took the second and final set, winning 21-14, 21-13 in their first appearance at the Rio Games.
Former rivals, Walsh Jennings and Ross joined forces just moments after the London Gold Medal Match. Walsh Jennings and former partner Misty May-Treanor topped April Ross and Jen Kessy 21-16, 21-16 to win the gold medal. As they met to congratulate each other, Walsh Jennings whispered to Ross, “Let’s go win gold in Rio!”
With one match under their belt, the U.S. duo will play two more matches in the preliminary round. Walsh Jennings and Ross must finish as one of the top two teams of their preliminary pool to advance to the Round of 16.
Walsh Jennings and Ross will play China’s Wang/Yue on Aug. 8 at 11 p.m. ET.
Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross bested Australia’s Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Nicole Laird 21-14, 21-13 to win their first match of the Rio Olympic beach volleyball tournament.
The duo took to the sands a half-hour past midnight, Rio time, and managed to build an early 4-point lead which only grew as the first set progressed. By the first timeout, the U.S. women led 14-7. Walsh Jennings and Ross took the first set 21-14.
Riding the momentum from the first set, Walsh Jenning and Ross took a three-point lead before the Australian women responded. Artacho del Solar and Laird managed to produce two aces in the second set, three overall. The U.S. women took the second and final set, winning 21-14, 21-13 in their first appearance at the Rio Games.
Former rivals, Walsh Jennings and Ross joined forces just moments after the London Gold Medal Match. Walsh Jennings and former partner Misty May-Treanor topped April Ross and Jen Kessy 21-16, 21-16 to win the gold medal. As they met to congratulate each other, Walsh Jennings whispered to Ross, “Let’s go win gold in Rio!”
With one match under their belt, the U.S. duo will play two more matches in the preliminary round. Walsh Jennings and Ross must finish as one of the top two teams of their preliminary pool to advance to the Round of 16.
Walsh Jennings and Ross will play China’s Wang/Yue on Aug. 8 at 11 p.m. ET.
Just a rolling video of highlights from Day 1.....No play by play.
Carli Lloyd delivers again, U.S. edges out France in 1-0 win.....Highlights.
Kevin Durant, U.S. men roll to 119-62 victory over China.....Highlights.
Sam Mikulak receives highest score for floor qualifications.....Highlights.
Japan's Nishikori drops racket mid-point, wins point anyway.....Highlights.
Rowing cancelled for today. The wind has caused havoc -- the lanes are wonky and this lost day will cause a logistical nightmare. The rowers will be hugely disappointed.
