The United State still leads the world with 84 total medals at the Olympic Games, China is second with 51. Team USA has won 28 gold, 28 silver and 28 bronze. Adding gold medals for the Americans Tuesday was Christian Taylor in the Men’s Triple Jump and Simone Biles in the Women’s Floor Exercise.
Webster City native Jenny Simpson collected a medal for Team USA Tuesday. Simpson won bronze in the Women’s 1,500 meter run.
Keri Walsh-Jennings’ streak of 3-straight beach volleyball golds will not be extended to a fourth. The team of Keri Walsh-Jennings and April Ross were knocked out by Brazil in the Semi-Finals last night.