The second-to-last day of competition at the Tokyo Olympics was a successful one for U.S. athletes. Gold medal victories meant the Americans maintained their streaks in men’s basketball and women’s water polo, and Allyson Felix won her 11th career medal.
United States' Kevin Durant scores during men's basketball gold medal game against France at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Saitama, Japan.
Kevin Durant scored 29 points and joined Carmelo Anthony as the only three-time men’s gold medalists in Olympic history as the U.S. held off France 87-82 toThe Americans had started their tournament with a loss to France, then ran off five consecutive victories.It certainly was for Durant, who carried the team through so many victories, and coach Gregg Popovich, who adds the gold medal to five NBA championships he’s won with the San Antonio Spurs.
“Allyson is an amazing athlete. I’m astonished by everything she does, even coming out here at her last Games,” Mu said. “It’s just great to be with her, kind of starting my career off. That’s really nice.” Gil Bryan nearly scored in the 88th for Spain, but his shot hit the crossbar and the match went to extra time.single greatest diving performance
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