China won its 40th and final gold medal Sunday in women's weightlifting. The United State missed on golds in women's volleyball and wrestling before Jennifer Valente delivered No. 39 for the U.S. in women's cycling. That set the stage for Team USA, which had to rally from a 10-point deficit in the s
Date: Aug 12, 2024
Category: Sports
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2024 Olympics final medal count: U.S., China make history with 40 gold medals each; Americans earn most medals in 40 years
China took an early gold medal on Sunday as Li Wenwen won the top medal in women's weightlifting (+81kg). The United States followed that with a gold of its own as Jennifer Valente defended her women's omnium title in cycling.
Date: Aug 11, 2024
Category: Sports
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ycling program has medaled in every Olympics since 2012, this was the first time the team took the top spot. The team, consisting of Jennifer Valente, Chloe Dygert, Lily Williams and Kristen Faulkner, defeated New Zealand. (Watch the full race, or hit the 4:47 mark if you just want to see the final
Date: Aug 08, 2024
Category: World
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Paris Olympics: Records made and milestones for Team USA
Road race champion Kristen Faulkner, time trial bronze medalist Chloe Dygert, Jennifer Valente and Lilly Williams soared to a big early lead on New Zealand in their head-to-head showdown, then held on through a ragged finish to finally win the gold medal.
Date: Aug 08, 2024
Category: Sports
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Track program at Rio Olympics wide open after UK dominance
TEAM USA: Sarah Hammer, Chloe Dygert, Ruth Winder, Jennifer Valente and Kelly Catlin shredded the world record in the women's team pursuit in March. They offer the best U.S. chance of winning a cycling medal, but will be pushed by the top-ranked British squad and world bronze medalist Canada.