Jamaica continued to dominate the sprints. The men’s 4×100-meter relay team, featuring Asafa Powell and Usain Bolt, broke the world record by 0.3 of a second (an eternity in sprinting) on their way to the gold. It is the third record and third gold for Bolt during the Games. The Jamaican women faired less well. They dropped the baton and failed to finish the women’s 4×100, which was won by Russia.

Brian Clay dominated the decathlon event, cruising to a gold medal and the title of world’s greatest athlete. Clay was favored coming into the Games after a strong performance earned him silver four years ago in Athens.

The US will have a couple more chances to gain relay gold and make up for the disappointment of the 4×100. Both the men and women are favored in the 4×400 meter relay, though a third place finish by American Sanya Richards in the 400 puts the women’s chances in doubt, slightly.

Cuba slammed the door shut on any US hopes for a gold in baseball. A 10-2 loss means that the US will play Japan for the bronze while a surprise South Korean squad will battle Cuba for the gold.

Rodgers and Dalhauseer cruised to an easy victory in men’s beach volleyball. That puts the US 2-for-2 in terms of gold medals on the beach. The indoor volleyball teams will also go for gold today.

Team USA’s men’s basketball squad has gone from being called “The Redeem Team” to the “Dream Team.” Many people expected a struggle for the US in this tournament, but so far they have come away with a series of easy, dominating wins like the 1992 team that dominated opponents. There is just one more battle, versus Spain, before they claim gold. It should be their toughest game to date, but thus far, their play has suggested nothing but victory.