At the Olympics:
–Quincy Hall became the first American sprinter to win the men’s 400 meters since 2008.
–The U.S. women’s basketball team defeated Nigeria 88-74 in the quarterfinals, extending its record winning streak to 59 Olympic games. The U.S. women have not lost since the 1992 Barcelona games, and are now two wins away from an unprecedented eighth consecutive gold medal.
–In the opening round of the women’s golf tournament, Celine Boutier excited her host country with a three stroke lead after shooting a 7-under 65.