Olympics Briefing: U.S. Pole-Vaulter Tests Positive

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July 29, 2021 Alexandra Garcia/The New York Times Tokyo Olympics on Thursday A new gymnastics champion was crowned. Elsewhere, paddlers navigated some treacherous obstacles. See the day in pictures, and more. Medal Count     GOLD SILVER BRONZE TOTAL United States 14 14 10 38 China 15 7 9 31 Russian Olympic Committee 8 11 9 28 Japan 15 4 6 25 Australia 8 2 10 20 Italy 2 7 10 19 Britain 5 7 6 18 See all medal counts The Latest News Sunisa Lee of the United States won gold in the women's gymnastics all-around. Caeleb Dressel, Bobby Finke and Katie Ledecky led a big day in swimming for the Americans. Hereʼs what you need to know: Sunisa Lee wins the all-around gold medal. Rebeca Andrade is the first Brazilian to win an Olympic medal in women's gymnastics. The U.S. pole-vaulter Sam Kendricks tests positive for the coronavirus, resulting in repercussions inside the athletes' village. Sunisa Lee's exceptional skills made her a champion. Novak Djokovic roars into the tennis semifinals. Caeleb Dressel, Bobby Finke and Katie Ledecky lead a big day for the U.S. in swimming. The most fun-looking Olympic sport might be white-water canoeing. See the full briefing You can turn on Tokyo Olympics updates to receive alerts as they happen with the New York Times app. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Olympics Briefing from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018