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100-Meter Hurdlers Claim Team USA’s First-Ever Women’s Track And Field Olympic Sweep
Karen Rosen Aug. 17, 2016
This is the first time in Olympic history that any nation has claimed the top three spots in the event.
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Tori Bowie Pulls Off Successful Double, Takes Bronze In 200-Meter
Jaylon Thompson Aug. 17, 2016
Bowie added 200-meter bronze to the 100-meter silver she earned earlier this week in Rio.
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Kerri Walsh Jennings And April Ross Battle To Beach Volleyball Bronze
Peggy Shinn Aug. 17, 2016
The medal marked Walsh Jennings’ fourth in five Games and Ross’ second in as many.
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Tianna Bartoletta Claims Long-Awaited Long Jump Gold; 2012 Olympic Champ Brittney Reese Takes Silver
Karen Rosen Aug. 17, 2016
Bartoletta won Olympic gold 11 year after her first world title in the event.
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The Best Photos From Rio 2016: Aug. 17 Edition
Aug. 17, 2016
Relive Day 13 of Rio through photos from track and field, equestrian, water polo and more.
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Red, White & Trending From #Rio2016: Aug. 17
Aug. 17, 2016
Check out the day's top five social media posts from #TeamUSA athletes competing in Rio.
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U.S. Women’s Water Polo Team Wins Semifinal, Advances To Third Straight Olympic Gold-Medal Match
Rebecca Harris Aug. 17, 2016
The U.S. beat Hungary 14-10 in the semifinal and will aim to defend its gold against Italy.
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Team USA Rolls Into Men's Basketball Semifinal Round With Convincing Win Over Argentina
Associated Press Aug. 17, 2016
After a slow start, the team handily beat Argentina 105-78 to advance to the semifinal round.
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Team USA Cruises Into Men's Volleyball Semifinals With Three-Set Win Over Poland
Associated Press Aug. 17, 2016
The U.S. will face either Iran or Italy in the semifinals.
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Why Two Runners, One From The U.S., Deserve A Gold Medal For Their Humanity
Philip Hersh Aug. 17, 2016
In the Olympic preoccupation with winners and losers, it is easy to forget what really constitutes triumph.