Olympic Updates (Aug. 1): Dent, Canada on to Medal Race; Tamer Scores Twice for Team USA
8/1/2024 9:53:00 AM | Olympics
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Rowing
Abigail Dent rowed in stroke seat for the Canadian 8+ as it placed second in the repechage, timing 6:04.81. Canada will race in the A Final for a gold medal on Saturday (Aug. 3) at 4:50 a.m. EDT against Italy, Romania, Great Britain, Australia and the U.S. » Full update
Field Hockey
Wolverine Abby Tamer recorded both United States goals in its 5-2 loss to Great Britain, scoring the equalizer in the first quarter and pulling USA within one late in the second quarter. Great Britain surged with two goals in the third quarter to eliminate the United Eagles from quarterfinal contention. » Full update
Swimming
Stephanie Balduccini hit the pool for the second time in the Olympics as part of Brazil's 4x200-meter freestyle relay. After placing fifth in the preliminaries to advance to the final, Balduccini timed a 1:57.32 split to power Brazil to as seventh-place finish. » Full update
Women's Basketball
Syla Swords played 15 minutes off the bench for Canada, recording two points, one rebound and one assist as Canada fell to Australia, 70-65. » Full update
