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July 30, 2021

Sunisa Lee became the fifth straight US woman to win the Olympic Gymnastics all-around (Ashley Landis/AP)
A year and a half into a worldwide pandemic that postponed the games themselves for one year, the international competition has provided much-needed inspiration and a reinvigorated connection to our national pride.
11,000 athletes representing over 200 nations are competing in 33 different sports and 338 medal events.

Country Count As of 7/30/21 1:00pm
On Thursday, American gymnast Suni Lee took one of the game's top prizes, winning the woman's all-around competition. Suni delivered in the absence of team leader Simone Biles, who stepped aside from the competition due to stress-related illness.
Both the US men's and women's swimming teams, which have ruled Olympic swimming for years, have delivered again with 24 medals to date. Those include golds for Chase Kalisz, Caeleb Dressel, Bobby Kinke, Zach Apple, Katie Ledecky and Lydia Jacoby.

US surfer Carissa Moore is the first woman to win a gold medal in her sport at the Olympics (PBS)
Lee Kiefe captured the top prize in fencing, as did Nastasija Zolotic in women's Taekwondo, and US men and women swept shooting with three golds.
The coronavirus has dominated the politics of the games as the Japanese capital announced a record 3,865 daily infections on Thursday, an increase of nearly 700 cases over the previous day. In Japan, where only 32% of residents are fully vaccinated, 78% of Japanese citizens surveyed opposed holding the games due to the health risks.

Katie Ledecky, already the most decorated female swimmer of all time, has won 3 medals so far (CBS)
Would-Be Medal Winners?: Those infected from the United States include world champion pole vaulter Sam Kendricks, Tennis star Coco Gauff, beach volleyball competitor Taylor Crabb, golfer Bryson DeChambeau, basketball player Bradley Beal and women's gymnastics team member Kara Eaker.
Still to Come
Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Cycling, Tennis, Triathlon, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling and more.
Tonight are the men's and women's swimming finals and Sunday kicks off the gymnastic individual finals.
DemList will keep you informed.
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