More info on Gators in 2024 Olympics
PARIS, France – A trio with Gator connections were in action on the court and on the track Tuesday.
Track and Field
Gator grad and 2024 Olympic triple jump bronze medalist Jasmine Moore looks for more hardware Thursday in the long jump final. She advanced to the final after posting the sixth-best mark (6.66) across both groups in today's qualification action.
Long Jump Qualification Results
Soon-to-be Gator grad Jevaughn Powell (he graduates from UF this weekend) ran 44.91 in his 400m semifinal heat. He does not advance to the final.
Men's 400m Semifinal Results
Basketball
Men's Quarterfinal
France 82, Canada 73
Canada's Olympic run ended today with an 82-73 loss to France in quarterfinal play at Bercy Arena in Paris, France.
France owned a 45-29 halftime lead and used that 16-point margin to hold off Canada, who outscored the home team by seven in the second half.
Andrew Nembhard did not score in his 15 minutes of action Tuesday.
Olympic Standings
Box Score
Look for other Gators in Wednesday's Olympic action in women's golf, women's diving, track & field and women's quarterfinal basketball.
Gators at The Games
Daily Schedule of Action for August 6, 2024| Gator | Sport | Country | Event | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Moore | Track & Field | USA | Long Jump: Qualification | 6.66 | Advances to final |
| Andrew Nembhard | Basketball | Canada | Quarterfinal vs France | L, 82-73 | Nembhard: 15 min, 0 pts |
| Jevaughn Powell | Track & Field | Jamaica | 400 Semifinal | 44.91 | 4th in heat | DNA to final |
