Olympics Briefing: Japan Defeats U.S. for Its First Baseball Gold

Plus, more news from Tokyo.

August 7, 2021 Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Our Best Olympics Photos The stands may have been almost empty at the Tokyo Games, but these performances deserve to be seen. Here is what the Summer Olympics looked like from up close. Open now. Medal Count     GOLD SILVER BRONZE TOTAL United States 36 39 33 108 China 38 31 18 87 Russian Olympic Committee 20 26 23 69 Britain 20 21 22 63 Japan 27 12 17 56 Australia 17 7 22 46 Italy 10 10 19 39 See all medal counts The Latest News Allyson Felix is now the most decorated American Olympian in track and field after the U.S. took gold in 4x400 women's relay. The United States also captured gold in the men's 4x400, men's basketball and women's water polo. Hereʼs what you need to know: Japan gets its first baseball gold, a highlight for the host country in one of its top sports. Allyson Felix wins her 11th Olympic medal, surpassing Carl Lewis's American record. Brazil beats Spain in extra time to repeat as the Olympic men's soccer champion. Sifan Hassan wins her third Olympic medal, this time another gold in the 10,000 meters. U.S. women's water polo wins its third straight gold medal. Nelly Korda of the U.S. captures the gold in women's golf. Jessica Springsteen wins a silver medal with the U.S. show jumping team. See the full briefing Want more sports news? Get the latest highlights and analysis, distinctive takes on games and behind-the-scenes surprises, delivered to your inbox every week. Sign up Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Olympics Briefing from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018