Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke her own world record, winning the 400-meter hurdles at the Paris Olympics in 50.37 seconds, with teammate Anna Cockrell taking the silver in 51.87 seconds.
Why it matters: It's the latest in a slew of impressive track performances by Team USA at the Paris Games.
Nonbinary Team USA runner Nikki Hiltz finished third on Thursday in their semifinal heat of the women's 1500-meter race to qualify for Saturday's final.
Why it matters: Hiltz, who also identifies as transgender, became the first openly transgender and nonbinary athlete to advance to an individual finals.
When Naomi Baker captured the iconic image of Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles bowing down to Brazilian gold medalist Rebeca Andrade during the floor exercise medal ceremony, it was sent electronically to an editor in London and broadcast to the world via an array of state-of-the-art technology.
Why it matters: Photography giant Getty is relying on an array of technology, including private 5G networks, to ensure its images from the Paris Games reach media customers almost as soon as they happen.
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.
