41 Gators representing 21 nations earned nine 2024 medals (3 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze) so far in 2024 Olympics competition.
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PARIS, France – A couple of Gators were on the track Monday, advancing from the opening round of 200 meters action. UF Assistant Coach Rhyne Howard closed her Olympics winning bronze with the U.S. 3×3 basketball team.
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Track and Field
Fans of Florida track and field were treated to an incredible five minutes on Monday afternoon, when Joseph Fahnbulleh and Wanya McCoy finished first and second in back-to-back heats of the 200m first round, each securing spots in the semifinal.
Fahnbulleh opened the action in heat one, and after coming around the opening turn in the middle of the pack, his long and loping strides powered him (and his signature shades) ahead of the rest of the competition to cross the line first with a 20.20 time.
McCoy then took the track in Fahnbulleh’s wake, looking to join his fellow Gator in the semifinals. He too came around in a decent position, but his top speed took him ahead to a second-place finish at 20.35, a miniscule .03 seconds behind first.
Both Fahnbulleh and McCoy will hit the track again on Wednesday.
3×3 Basketball
Women’s Semifinal
Spain 18, U.S. 16 OT
The U.S. will be playing for the bronze later today after losing to Spain 18-16 in overtime in semifinal action.
After the U.S. opened up a five-point lead at 9-4, Spain began chipping away to tie the game at 11. From that point, the game was tied four more times. The last tie came at 16 to close regulation. Spain scored twice in OT to advance to the gold-medal game versus Germany.
UF Assistant Coach Rhyne Howard scored three points in the semifinal.
Box Score
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Bronze Medal Game
U.S. 16, Canada 13
The U.S. won bronze with a 16-13 win over Canada.
Canada’s biggest lead came at 7-3. The U.S. tied the game at 13 off a Dearica Marie Hamby one-point basket. The U.S. hit three free throws to close out the game and claim the bronze.
UF Assistant Coach Rhyne Howard turned in four points in the bronze medal game.
Olympic Pool Standings
Box Score
Look for other Gators in Tuesday’s Olympic action in men’s quarterfinal basketball and track & field.
Gators at The Games
Daily Schedule of Action for August 5, 2024
| Gator | Sport | Country | Event | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Fahnbulleh | Track & Field | Liberia | Men’s 200, Heat | 1st in heat: 20.20 | Advances to semi |
| Wanya McCoy | Track & Field | Bahamas | Men’s 200, Heat | 2nd in heat: 20.35 | Advances to semi |
| Rhyne Howard | 3×3 Basketball | USA | Semifinal vs Spain | L, 18-16 OT | Howard: 3pts |
| 3×3 Basketball | USA | Bronze medal game vs Canada | W, 16-13 | Howard: 4 pts | |