Olympic Updates (Aug. 6): Wagners, Germany Headed to First Medal Round; Sutherland to 400H Final; USA Sweeps Poland
8/6/2024 8:20:00 AM | Olympics
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Men's Basketball
With Franz Wagner's 18 points and Moritz Wagner's eight points and five rebounds, Germany earned its first-ever trip to the Olympic medal round with a 76-63 win over Greece and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the quarterfinals. » Full update
Women's Track and Field
University of Michigan track and field senior Savannah Sutherland will compete for a medal in the 400-meter hurdles, advancing to the finals on Thursday (Aug. 8) after running 53.80 in the semifinals. » Full update
Volleyball
The U.S. women's volleyball team swept Poland in three sets (25-22, 25-14, 25-20) in the quarterfinals, outscoring them 75-56 over the course of the match. With the win, the United States has advanced to the semifinals where they will take on the No. 2 team in the world, Brazil on Thursday (Aug. 8). » Full update
Water Polo
Abby Andrews and Australia advanced to the semifinals with a 9-6 triumph over Greece. Andrews scored twice in the second quarter, bringing her scoring total to eight for the tournament. » Full update
