Josh Liendo earns his first Olympic medal after winning silver in the Men's 100m Butterfly.
Complete Coverage of Gators at the Olympics on August 3
Saturday, August 3, 2024 | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Golf, Soccer, Men's Swimming & Diving, Track and Field, Olympics
41 Gators representing 21 nations earned seven 2024 medals (2 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze) so far in 2024 Olympics competition.
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PARIS, France – A gold, silver and bronze were added to the Gators medal count Saturday.
Caeleb Dressel added his ninth Olympic gold and second of 2024 for swimming in Friday's prelims for the mixed 4x100m medley relay. The U.S. won the mixed 4x100m medley relay tonight. It brings the Gator program total to 72 golds. He was also the anchor for the U.S. gold medal 4x100 freestyle relay on the opening day of 2024 Paris Olympic swimming action.
Rising junior Josh Liendo won silver in the 100m butterfly. He set a Canadian record of 49.99 en route to claiming his first Olympic medal.
Gator grad Jasmine Moore won bronze in her first opportunity of the 2024 Games. She is the first U.S. woman to earn an Olympic triple jump medal. She'll be back in action Tuesday as Moore is the first U.S. woman to qualify for Olympic action in both the triple and long jump.
This medal trio was among 12 Gators competing Saturday in 2024 Olympic action.
Golf
In round three at Le Golf National, Alejandro Tosti continued his strong play with a third consecutive low round. He shot his second 2-under 69 round to move to 7-under 206 through 54-holes. Tosti was bogey-free and 5-under in his first 14 holes and is tied for 17th
Camilo Villegas improved from his opening round again with his best round of the tournament, a 72 (+1). The Colombian is in 58th place at 222 (+9)
Swimming
Men's 1500m Freestyle Prelims:
Defending Olympic champion Bobby Finke advanced to Sunday's final after posting a time of 14:45.31. The American finished second in his heat after exchanging the lead with Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi throughout the race. Finke is seeded sixth overall heading into tomorrow's afternoon final.
Men's 100m Butterfly Final:
After just missing a podium spot in yesterday's 50m freestyle final, Josh Liendo had a historic swim Saturday afternoon. The Canadian swam a personal-best 49.99 for silver and his first Olympic medal. The current Gator was in second heading into the closing 50 meters, but came out of his turn leading the pack. Still in first heading into the final 25, Liendo was out-touched by Hungary's Kristof Milak. His 49.99 breaks his Canadian record he set at 2023 Worlds (50.34) and is the first 100m fly sub-50 for Canada.
Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay Final:
An hour after winning silver, Liendo was back on the blocks for Canada's final relay team. Swimming in the third slot, he moved his team from sixth to fifth after going 50.08 in the fly. He help his team put together a 3:41.41 for fifth place.
Swimming in Team USA's preliminary team, Dressel notched his second Paris Olympic gold medal following the world-record 3:40.98 performance from the U.S.'s final relay team. Dressel swam a 50.10 butterfly split to help Friday's relay team earn the top-final seed after posting a 3:40.98.
Track and Field
Women's Triple Jump - Final
Jasmine Moore announced her presence during yesterday's dominant, one-and-done performance, and claimed her hardware today with a 14.67m mark that secured the bronze medal. That jump was a new season best, just one day removed from tying her season best in the prelim's. Moore's Bronze is the first Medal in Paris for the Gators in Athletics. Moore becomes the first American women to medal in the Triple Jump.
"Just so overwhelmed with emotion. So thankful, happy," Moore said. "Sometimes it feels scary, but just very thankful for this medal. It's my first one. I just needed this to keep it going."
Moore will continue her Olympic journey, as she looks to bring home another medal in the Women's Long Jump. She is the first American woman to qualify for both events.
Men's 100m - Round one
Hakim Sani Brown (Japan) advanced to the 100m semifinals with a 10.02 time, good for second in his heat and an automatic qualification. His heat-best reaction time (time from the starter pistol to first move) put him in excellent position, and he executed his sprint to perfection.
Wanya McCoy (Bahamas) placed fifth in heat 6 with a 10.24 time, not qualifying for the semifinal sprint tomorrow. McCoy will also represent the Bahamas in the 200m, with round one slated for Monday at 1:55 p.m.
Mixed 4x400m Relay
Reheem Hayles and Jamaica finished 5th in the Mixed 4x400, just a day after setting a new national record in the event. His lead leg time was 40.50.
Basketball
It's another VÁMONOOOOOOOS from Andrea Vilaro as her Spain team finishes group play with a 3-0 record after today's 70-62 win over Serbia.
Spain took a 55-38 lead into the final quarter, which held off a late Serbia run. Vilaró played six minutes, scoring three points.
With its 3-0 record, Spain tops Group A. Serbia also advances to quarterfinal play. Group B and C complete play on Sunday with quarterfinal action beginning on Aug. 7.
BOX SCORE
3x3 Basketball
U.S. Women Group Play
U.S. 14, China 12
Defending Olympic gold medalist U.S. closed group play with its fourth consecutive win, taking a 14-12 victory over China on Saturday. The U.S. finishes group play in third place.
The U.S. pushed out to a four-point lead four times, with the last coming off an assist by UF Assistant Coach Rhyne Howard on Dearcia Marie Hamby's shot for a 14-10 advantage. Howard turned in three points in the game.
These same two teams meet later today in for a play-in game with a semifinal spot going to the winner.
Olympic Pool Standings
Box Score
Play-in
U.S. 21, China 13
The U.S. win the playoff 21-13 over China to advance to semifinal action.
After China pulled to 7-6, the U.S. pushed out the lead and China couldn't get closer than three points from that point on. UF Assistant Coach Rhyne Howard turned in five points in the U.S. second meeting of the day versus China.
Olympic Pool Standings
Box Score
Look for other Gators in Sunday's Olympic action in 3x3 basketball, men's golf, swimming and track & field.
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PARIS, France – A gold, silver and bronze were added to the Gators medal count Saturday.
Caeleb Dressel added his ninth Olympic gold and second of 2024 for swimming in Friday's prelims for the mixed 4x100m medley relay. The U.S. won the mixed 4x100m medley relay tonight. It brings the Gator program total to 72 golds. He was also the anchor for the U.S. gold medal 4x100 freestyle relay on the opening day of 2024 Paris Olympic swimming action.
Adding another 🥇
— Gators Swimming & Diving (@GatorsSwimDv) August 3, 2024
Dressel earns gold for his swim in yesterday's preliminary! #GoGators x #OlympiansMadeHere pic.twitter.com/NCBphGHlpL
Rising junior Josh Liendo won silver in the 100m butterfly. He set a Canadian record of 49.99 en route to claiming his first Olympic medal.
Gator grad Jasmine Moore won bronze in her first opportunity of the 2024 Games. She is the first U.S. woman to earn an Olympic triple jump medal. She'll be back in action Tuesday as Moore is the first U.S. woman to qualify for Olympic action in both the triple and long jump.
This medal trio was among 12 Gators competing Saturday in 2024 Olympic action.
Golf
In round three at Le Golf National, Alejandro Tosti continued his strong play with a third consecutive low round. He shot his second 2-under 69 round to move to 7-under 206 through 54-holes. Tosti was bogey-free and 5-under in his first 14 holes and is tied for 17th
Camilo Villegas improved from his opening round again with his best round of the tournament, a 72 (+1). The Colombian is in 58th place at 222 (+9)
Swimming
Men's 1500m Freestyle Prelims:
Defending Olympic champion Bobby Finke advanced to Sunday's final after posting a time of 14:45.31. The American finished second in his heat after exchanging the lead with Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi throughout the race. Finke is seeded sixth overall heading into tomorrow's afternoon final.
Men's 100m Butterfly Final:
After just missing a podium spot in yesterday's 50m freestyle final, Josh Liendo had a historic swim Saturday afternoon. The Canadian swam a personal-best 49.99 for silver and his first Olympic medal. The current Gator was in second heading into the closing 50 meters, but came out of his turn leading the pack. Still in first heading into the final 25, Liendo was out-touched by Hungary's Kristof Milak. His 49.99 breaks his Canadian record he set at 2023 Worlds (50.34) and is the first 100m fly sub-50 for Canada.
Olympic Medalist 🥈#GoGators x #OlympiansMadeHere pic.twitter.com/dRAiqZ3hE8
— Gators Swimming & Diving (@GatorsSwimDv) August 3, 2024
Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay Final:
An hour after winning silver, Liendo was back on the blocks for Canada's final relay team. Swimming in the third slot, he moved his team from sixth to fifth after going 50.08 in the fly. He help his team put together a 3:41.41 for fifth place.
Swimming in Team USA's preliminary team, Dressel notched his second Paris Olympic gold medal following the world-record 3:40.98 performance from the U.S.'s final relay team. Dressel swam a 50.10 butterfly split to help Friday's relay team earn the top-final seed after posting a 3:40.98.
Track and Field
Women's Triple Jump - Final
Jasmine Moore announced her presence during yesterday's dominant, one-and-done performance, and claimed her hardware today with a 14.67m mark that secured the bronze medal. That jump was a new season best, just one day removed from tying her season best in the prelim's. Moore's Bronze is the first Medal in Paris for the Gators in Athletics. Moore becomes the first American women to medal in the Triple Jump.
"Just so overwhelmed with emotion. So thankful, happy," Moore said. "Sometimes it feels scary, but just very thankful for this medal. It's my first one. I just needed this to keep it going."
HERstory made ✨🇺🇸
— USATF (@usatf) August 4, 2024
Jasmine Moore's 14.67m triple jump bronze is the FIRST EVER in the event by an American woman 🤩#Paris2024 #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/GqmvZom6Ac
Moore will continue her Olympic journey, as she looks to bring home another medal in the Women's Long Jump. She is the first American woman to qualify for both events.
Men's 100m - Round one
Hakim Sani Brown (Japan) advanced to the 100m semifinals with a 10.02 time, good for second in his heat and an automatic qualification. His heat-best reaction time (time from the starter pistol to first move) put him in excellent position, and he executed his sprint to perfection.
Wanya McCoy (Bahamas) placed fifth in heat 6 with a 10.24 time, not qualifying for the semifinal sprint tomorrow. McCoy will also represent the Bahamas in the 200m, with round one slated for Monday at 1:55 p.m.
Mixed 4x400m Relay
Reheem Hayles and Jamaica finished 5th in the Mixed 4x400, just a day after setting a new national record in the event. His lead leg time was 40.50.
Basketball
Spain 70, Serbia 62VÁMONOOOOOOOS A PARÍSSSSSS @BaloncestoESP 🏀🤞🤟 pic.twitter.com/lNF17RJ7U3
— Andrea Vilaró (@andrea_vilaro) August 3, 2024
It's another VÁMONOOOOOOOS from Andrea Vilaro as her Spain team finishes group play with a 3-0 record after today's 70-62 win over Serbia.
Spain took a 55-38 lead into the final quarter, which held off a late Serbia run. Vilaró played six minutes, scoring three points.
With its 3-0 record, Spain tops Group A. Serbia also advances to quarterfinal play. Group B and C complete play on Sunday with quarterfinal action beginning on Aug. 7.
BOX SCORE
3x3 Basketball
U.S. Women Group Play
U.S. 14, China 12
Defending Olympic gold medalist U.S. closed group play with its fourth consecutive win, taking a 14-12 victory over China on Saturday. The U.S. finishes group play in third place.
The U.S. pushed out to a four-point lead four times, with the last coming off an assist by UF Assistant Coach Rhyne Howard on Dearcia Marie Hamby's shot for a 14-10 advantage. Howard turned in three points in the game.
These same two teams meet later today in for a play-in game with a semifinal spot going to the winner.
Olympic Pool Standings
Box Score
Play-in
U.S. 21, China 13
The U.S. win the playoff 21-13 over China to advance to semifinal action.
After China pulled to 7-6, the U.S. pushed out the lead and China couldn't get closer than three points from that point on. UF Assistant Coach Rhyne Howard turned in five points in the U.S. second meeting of the day versus China.
Olympic Pool Standings
Box Score
Soccer
Canada 0, Germany 0 (Germany 4-2 PK)
Canada's defense of its 2020 Olympic gold came to an end Saturday. Canada and Germany played to a scoreless overtime tie, forcing penalty kicks. Germany advanced with a 4-2 advantage.
Gator grad Adriana Leon entered the match in the 58th minute. She had a great look in the 68th minute by Germany's goalkeeper was able to deflect her shot.
Look for other Gators in Sunday's Olympic action in 3x3 basketball, men's golf, swimming and track & field.
Gators at The Games
Daily Schedule of Action for August 3, 2024| Gator | Sport | Country | Event | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Finke |
Swimming | USA | Heat:1500m Freestyle | 6th (Advanced to final) | 14:45.31 |
| Josh Liendo | Swimming | Canada | Final: 100m Butterfly | SILVER | 49.99 |
| Final: Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay | 5th | 3:41.41 (50.08 split) | |||
| Caeleb Dressel | Swimming | USA | Heat: Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay | Advanced to Final - 1st | 3:40.98 (50.10 split) |
| Final: Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay | GOLD | 3:37.43 | |||
| Hakim Sani Brown | Track & Field | Japan | Rnd 1, Heat 4: Men's 100m | Advanced to semi: 2nd | 10.02 |
| Wanya McCoy | Track & Field | Bahamas | Rnd. 1, Heat 6: Men's 100m | 5th | 10.24 |
| Reheem Hayles | Track & Field | Jamaica | Final: Mixed 4x400m Relay | 5th | |
| Jasmine Moore | Track & FIeld | USA | Final: Women's Triple Jump | 3rd // Bronze Medal | 14.67 (SB) |
| Andrea Vilaro | Basketball | Spain | Group A vs Serbia | W, 70-62 | Vilaro: 3 pts. |
| Rhyne Howard | 3x3 Basketball | USA | Group play finale vs China | W, 14-12 | Howard: 3 pts |
| 3x3 Basketball | USA | Play-in vs China | W, 21-13 | Howard: 5 pts. | |
| Adriana Leon | Soccer | Canada | Quarterfinal vs Germany | T, 0-0 (Germany 4-2 PK) | Leon entered match in 58 min. |
| Alejandro Tosti | Golf | Argentina | Round 3 (Stroke Play) | T17 | 206 (-7) | Round 3: 69 (-2) |
| Camilo Villegas | Golf | Colombia | Round 3 (Stroke Play) | 58 | 222 (+9) | Round 3: 72 (+1) |
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