Aggies in the Olympics Recap: August 7

Women's Basketball

Joni Taylor and USA Basketball registered their fifth double-digit victory of the 2024 Olympic Games, defeating Nigeria, 88-74, to advance to the semifinals. The Americans will take on Australia on Friday for a chance to play for gold.

Track & Field

Algeria's Yasser Mohammed Triki qualified for the men's triple jump final with a ninth-place finish in the qualifying round. He leaped 16.85m/55-3.5.
Brandon Miller competed in the opening round of the men's 800m, crossing the line in 1:46.34, he will now compete in the repechage round of the event looking to book his spot in the semifinals.
Maggie Malone-Hardin concluded her third Olympic Games with a 24th-place finish in the women's javelin, recording a mark of 58.76m/192-9.

Diving

Australia's Kurtis Mathews advanced to Thursday's 3m springboard finals after placing 11th in the semifinal with a score of 417.15.

Up Next

Thursday, August 8 – Track & Field (4x100m relay – round 1) - Fred Kerley – 4:35 a.m. Peacock
Thursday, August 8 – Track & Field (Men's 800m – repechage) - Brandon Miller – 5:00 a.m. USA Network
Thursday, August 8 – Diving (3m springboard - final) - Kurtis Mathews – 8:00 a.m. E!

For more information and the full schedule, visit www.nbcolympics.com/schedule.

Schedule