The U.S. has over two dozen silver medals going into the final week of the Olympics but whether second place is considered a win or loss is complicated for athletes.
Why it matters: Athletes who spend years preparing for their moment at the Olympics often find that second place is the hardest position to be in, if not in their own minds then from the reaction of fans and the media.
Algerian Imane Khelif won her semifinal match on Tuesday advancing to the gold medal match in the women's welterweight boxing tournament at the Paris Olympics.
Why it matters: Khelif, who is not transgender and has long competed in women's boxing — including at the Tokyo Olympics — has nonetheless found herself the center of an international firestorm amid questions about her gender.
A stellar final round from Australian Arisa Trew allowed the 14-year-old to grab the gold medal in women's park skateboarding, finishing ahead of Japan's Cocona Hiraki and Britain's Sky Brown, who both matched their medal results from Tokyo.
Why it matters: The sport features some of the Olympics' youngest competitors, some of whom aren't yet teenagers.
Team USA runner Nikki Hiltz finished third in their preliminary heat of the 1500-meters on Tuesday, advancing to Thursday's semifinals.
Why it matters: Hiltz, who was assigned female at birth and competes in the women's category, identifies as transgender and nonbinary and is among just a few such athletes competing at the Paris Games.
