The Tokyo 2020 Olympics, but each day brings us news in the medal table for the interests of Spain. Fortunately, some of them represent good news for the Spanish Olympians:
- The Kenyan Jepchirchir wins the Olympic gold in the marathon, her compatriot Kosgei gets the silver and Molly Seidel will take the bronze to the USA. The best Spanish was Elena Loyo, who entered the 30th position.
- The Spanish K4 500 takes silver in the final, after losing to Germany. Saúl Craviotto, accompanied in the conquest of metal by Marcus Cooper Walz, Carlos Arévalo and Rodrigo Germade, enters the legend by tying David Cal as the Spanish athlete with the most medals at the Games: five.
- In addition, today’s canoeing has given for more. China wins gold in the women’s C2 500m, with Ukraine clinging to silver and Canada settling for bronze. In the men’s C1 1,000, Isaquias Queiroz takes the gold for Brazil. The Chinese Hao Lui has hung the silver and Serghei Tarnovschi wins the bronze for Moldova.
- The United States takes gold in men’s basketball after defeating France in the final 82-87. Durant was the most unbalancing factor with his 29 points.
- The Norwegians Mol and Sorum win the gold medal in beach volleyball by beating Krasilnikov and Stoyanovskiy 21-17 and 21-18. Russians hang their silver.
- Carlota Ciganda finished 29th in golf, while Azahara Muñoz did it in 50th place. Nelly Korda took the gold.