Allyson Felix Makes History With Seventh Olympic Medal
Everyone expected Tuesday to be another coronation for Simone Biles, but a stumble sent ripples through the gymnastics world.
Meanwhile on the track, Allyson Felix lost in the most unexpected of ways in the 400-meters. Here are some takeaways from Day 10.
Simone is not a robotThe clear favorite heading into the balance beam final, Simone Biles lost control just enough to have to grab the beam with her hands. The slip-up cost Biles, as she scored nearly a full point below her qualifying score. Because of her skill level, she was still able to secure bronze, her fourth medal of the games.
Look out for LaurieBiles" teammate, 16-year-old Laurie Hernandez, established herself as a dominant force in the gymnastics world by taking silver in the balance beam final. She also won gold in the team competition.
A loss to a diveAllyson Felix narrowly missed out on a gold medal as Bahamanian Shaunae Miller dove towards the finish line at the last second to earn the victory in the women"s 400-meters. The dive, which drew some criticism on social media, is perfectly legal.
No gold for USAThe U.S. did not win a gold medal on Monday, ending a streak that dates back to the Beijing games.
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Source: http://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/rio-olympics-2016-day-10-schedule-events-and-how-to-watch-live-stream/
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