The USA made history in Olympic soccer with a 4-0 victory over New Zealand, marking the first time in Olympic history that the team scored four goals in a match. American swimmer Katie Ledecky is on the cusp of tying the American second-place record for most Olympic medals, with 10 to her name. Ledecky will compete in the women’s 400m freestyle event, aiming to add to her medal count. The U.S. women’s water polo team won 15-6 over Greece, aiming for their fourth consecutive gold. In a surprise upset, France won its first gold medal of Paris 2024 in the rugby sevens final by defeating Fiji 28-7. Canadian swimming phenom Summer McIntosh is poised to challenge American icon Katie Ledecky in the pool after besting her in a race earlier this year. The rivalry between the USA and Australia in swimming promises intense competition, with various events lined up to showcase the clash. The men’s saber event saw favorites from the United States and Hungary eliminated in the round of 32, leaving an unpredictable field of competitors heading into the semifinals. In soccer, Argentina’s Ezequiel Fernandez scored a long-range stunner to secure a 3-1 win over Iraq. The atmosphere is electric as France and Fiji prepare to face off in the rugby sevens final in front of a raucous crowd at the Stade de France.
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Katie Ledecky of the U.S. to compete for gold in first swimming finals on Day 1 of the Summer Games.
