Openly trans athlete Quinn guaranteed a medal at Tokyo 2020

August 2 Tokyo 2020 Olympics news and results

By Joshua Berlinger, Aditi Sangal and Adam Renton, CNN

Updated 12:01 a.m. ET, August 3, 2021
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7:24 a.m. ET, August 2, 2021

Openly trans athlete Quinn guaranteed a medal at Tokyo 2020

From CNN's Becky Thompson

Canada's midfielder Quinn, left, is marked by the United States forward Lynn Williams during the women's semi-final soccer match on August 2.
Canada's midfielder Quinn, left, is marked by the United States forward Lynn Williams during the women's semi-final soccer match on August 2. Martin Bernetti/AFP/Getty Images

Canada's semifinal win over the US in the women's soccer competition means midfielder Quinn has become the first openly trans and non-binary athlete guaranteed to win a medal at an Olympic Games.

Transgender athlete Laurel Hubbard of New Zealand is currently competing in the women's +87kg weightlifting category. She could become the first transgender woman to officially medal.

Canada, who beat the USA 1-0 in Monday's semifinal, will face either Australia or Sweden in the final on Friday.

7:15 a.m. ET, August 2, 2021

Great Britain wins first team eventing gold medal in 49 years

From CNN’s Aleks Klosok in London

Oliver Townend of Great Britain competes during the eventing jumping team final and individual qualifier on August 2.
Oliver Townend of Great Britain competes during the eventing jumping team final and individual qualifier on August 2. Julian Finney/Getty Images

Great Britain's Oliver Townend, Laura Collett and Tom McEwen won gold in the eventing team competition on Monday, which is also the country's first gold in the discipline in 49 years.

Townend, Collett and McEwen emulate the gold last won by Great Britain at the 1972 Games in Munich.

Great Britain’s eventing title takes their total gold medal tally at the Tokyo Games to 11.

Australia secured the silver medal, improving on their third place in Rio 2016, and defending champion France claimed the bronze medal.

9:11 a.m. ET, August 2, 2021

US gymnast Jade Carey wins gold in women's floor exercise

From CNN's Wayne Sterling

The US' Jade Carey competes during the women's floor exercise final on Monday.
The US' Jade Carey competes during the women's floor exercise final on Monday. Adam Pretty/Getty Images

American gymnast Jade Carey won the gold medal in the women's floor exercise with a score of 14.366 at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

The 21-year-old said she dedicated the medal to her father and that it was a "dream come true."

"Everything I have ever worked for paid off tonight," she told reporters after the event. "I have worked so hard my whole life for exactly this moment."

Italy's Vanessa Ferrari took the silver, her first Olympic medal in her fourth appearance at a Games.

Angelina Melnikova of the Russian Olympic Committee and Japan's Mai Murakami tied for the bronze.

Murakami won Japan's first-ever medal at this event.

6:28 a.m. ET, August 2, 2021

The US women's soccer team misses out on gold after semifinal loss

From CNN's Aditi Sangal

Canada's Jessie Fleming scores a penalty during the women's semifinal match against the United States on Monday.
Canada's Jessie Fleming scores a penalty during the women's semifinal match against the United States on Monday. Martin Mejia/AP

In a major upset, the US Women's National Team lost to Canada in the Olympic semifinal on Monday in Japan, ending their bid for the gold medal.

Jessie Fleming’s penalty gave Canada a 1-0 win over the world champions.

The US women were trying to become the first reigning World Cup champion to win Olympic gold but will now play in the bronze medal match.

The United States' Carli Lloyd reacts after being defeated 1-0 by Canada.
The United States' Carli Lloyd reacts after being defeated 1-0 by Canada. Fernando Vergara/AP

Canada will play the winner of Australia vs. Sweden for the gold medal on Friday.

5:51 a.m. ET, August 2, 2021

China's brilliant Olympic day continues with gold and silver in gymnastics men's rings

From CNN's Wayne Sterling

You Hao, left, and Liu Yang of Team China display their medals following the men's rings competition on August 2.
You Hao, left, and Liu Yang of Team China display their medals following the men's rings competition on August 2. Jamie Squire/Getty Images

China continued its excellent Olympic Monday as gymnasts Liu Yang and You Hao won gold and silver in the men's rings event at the 2020 Tokyo Games.

Liu finished with a score of 15.500, ahead of You's 15.300.

It was China's fourth 1-2 finish in a men's artistic gymnastics event, after the men's vault and men's floor exercise in 1984 and the men's rings in 2008.

This is China's third Olympic gold medal in this event -- Li Ning in 1984 and Chen Yibing in 2008 both won the rings.

Bronze went to defending champion Eleftherios Petrounias of Greece.

5:20 a.m. ET, August 2, 2021

Australian cyclist's handlebars break off bike mid-race

From CNN's Matias Grez in London

Australia's Alexander Porter reacts after crashing during the men's track cycling team pursuit qualifying event in Izu, Japan, on Monday.
Australia's Alexander Porter reacts after crashing during the men's track cycling team pursuit qualifying event in Izu, Japan, on Monday. Greg Baker/AFP/Getty Images

Australian cyclist Alexander Porter got a nasty shock during qualifying in the men's team pursuit.

While riding at the back of the four-man group, Porter's handlebars collapsed under his hands, leading him to fall face first into the track at high speed.

Fortunately, the 25-year-old appeared to avoid serious injury and was checked over immediately by medical staff, but he was left with visible graze marks on his nose.

Australia will have the chance to start their run again and try to qualify for the medal races.

5:09 a.m. ET, August 2, 2021

China sets a world record in women's team sprint cycling

From CNN's Aleks Klosok in London

Zhong Tianshi and Bao Shanju of China compete during a qualifying heat for women's track cycling team sprint on Monday, August 2, in Izu, Japan.
Zhong Tianshi and Bao Shanju of China compete during a qualifying heat for women's track cycling team sprint on Monday, August 2, in Izu, Japan. Thibault Camus/AP

China broke its own women’s team sprint world record on Monday with a stunning performance in the heats.

The Chinese pair of Bao Shanju and Zhong Tianshi secured a world record time of 31.804 seconds.

Bao and Zhong's time beat the 32.034 seconds set by Zhong and Gong Jinjie at the 2015 world championships.

Gong and Zhong won the Olympic title in 2016 -- the first and only gold medal for China in a cycling event.

5:04 a.m. ET, August 2, 2021

Tokyo reports more than 2,000 new Covid-19 cases after a record weekend

From Arthur Syin in Tokyo

Spectators gather to watch the triathlon relay on Saturday, July 31, in Tokyo.
Spectators gather to watch the triathlon relay on Saturday, July 31, in Tokyo. Carl Court/Getty Images

Tokyo reported 2,195 new Covid-19 cases Monday, according to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

On Saturday, the city reported a record 4,058 new Covid-19 cases.

While Monday's figure is a drop from over the weekend, it is the highest number of cases to ever be recorded on a Monday, according to local media.

On Friday, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced the extension of Japan’s Covid-19 state of emergency to the end of August, while expanding the restrictions to cover four new prefectures -- three of which surround Tokyo.

There have been at least 281 cases linked to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, according to organizers.

4:50 a.m. ET, August 2, 2021

Simone Biles to take part in Tuesday’s balance beam final

From CNN's Aleks Klosok in London

Simone Biles is pictured competing on balance beam on July 25.
Simone Biles is pictured competing on balance beam on July 25. Jamie Squire/Getty Images

US gymnast Simone Biles will take part in Tuesday’s balance beam final, USA Gymnastics confirmed in a tweet on Monday.

A tweet from the organization read: “We are so excited to confirm that you will see two U.S. athletes in the balance beam final tomorrow - Suni Lee AND Simone Biles!! Can’t wait to watch you both!”

Biles participated in gymnastics qualifications on July 25 and then completed the United States’ vault rotation in the women’s team final on July 27 before withdrawing from competition, citing mental health concerns.

Biles did earn a silver medal as part of the US team’s second place finish in the team final.

The 24-year-old, who won four golds in the 2016 Rio Olympics, subsequently withdrew from four individual finals at the Tokyo Games -- the all-around, vault, uneven bars and floor.

Tuesday’s balance beam will be her last opportunity to secure an individual medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.