Day 15 of the was big for Team USA with women's soccer, men's basketball, and track and field winning several gold medals. Team USA also earned silver in the men's high jump and bronze in breaking (which might be ). A bronze in women's gymnastics may also be taken away from the U.
S. in a surprising ruling. Here are the top five stories of the day: The Emma Hayes era of the USWNT is getting off to a brilliant start, with the team to earn an Olympic gold medal for the first time since 2012.
"I love America. It made me." An emotional Emma Hayes talks with Mike Tirico after achieving gold medal glory at the with the USWNT.
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) After going scoreless in a physical, fast-paced first half, the United States broke the drought with a beautiful goal from Mallory Swanson in the 57th minute. Some helped the U.S.
hold the score through the rest of the game. The win caps off a grueling Olympic tournament, where the U.S.
played six games — including multiple that went into extra time — in just over two weeks. ALYSSA NAEHER TO THE RESCUE. AN UNBELIEVABLE SAVE IN STOPPAGE TIME.
😱 | 📺 NBC and Peacock — NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) Brazil’s loss earned them the silver medal with Marta, Brazil’s captain and an iconic figure in the world of women’s soccer, earning a medal in what is likely her final major international match. The gold medal win gives the USWNT a confidence boost after the early World Cup exit last summer. More imp.