Day 12

Shelby Houlihan and Abbey D' Agostino, both of the USA advanced to the finals of the women's 5000. D'Agostino was tripped and fell and finished her race. D' Agostino filed a protest and was reinstated but she suffered an injury and may not compete in the women's 5000 final. American Kim Conley did not advance to the final.

Americans Jenn Suhr and Sandi Morris advance to the women's pole vault finals.

Robbie Andrews, Matt Centrowitz and Ben Blankenship, all of the USA, advanced to the semifinals of the men's 1500.

Christian Taylor(58-7) and Will Claye, both of the USA, win gold and silver respectively in the men's triple jump. Bin Dong of China wins bronze.

Kristi Castlin, Nia Ali and Brianna Rollins, all of the USA, advanced to the semifinals of the women's 100 hurdles.

Ameer Webb, Justin Gatlin and LaShawn Merritt, all of the USA, advance to the men's 200 semifinals.

USA American divers Michael Hixon(4th) and Kristian Ipsen(7th) qualified for the men's 3M springboard finals.

The USA women's volleyball team beat Japan 3-0, 25-16, 25-23, 25-22 to advance to the semifinals.

Simone Biles(15.966) and Aly Raisman(15.600), both of the USA, win gold and silver respectively in the women's floor exercise. Amy Tinkler of Great Britain wins bronze with a 14.933.

Danell Leyva of the USA wins silver on the men's parallel bars with a 15.900. Oleg Verniaiev of Ukraine wins gold with a 16.041. David Belyavsky of Russia wins bronze with a 15.783.

Danell Leyva of the USA wins silver on the men's high bar with a 15.500. Fabian Hambuechen of Germany wins gold with a 15.766.
Nile Wilson of Great Britain wins bronze with a 15.466.

Kristian Ipsen of the USA finished 5th with 475.80 points in the men's 3M springboard diving competition. Michael Hixon of the USA finished 10th with 431.65 points.

The USA women's basketball team beat Japan in the quarterfinals 110-64. The USA led 56-46 at halftime. Diana Taurasi and Maya Moore led team USA with 19 points each. The USA moves on to the semifinals.

Ronnie Ash and Devon Allen, both of the USA, advance to the finals of the men's 110 hurdles. Jeff Porter of the USA did not advance to the finals.

Erik Kynard of the USA finished 6th in the men's high jump.

Brittney Reese and Tianna Bartoletta, both of the USA, advance to the finals of the women's long jump.

Ashley Spencer and Dalilah Muhammad, both of the USA, advance to the finals of the women's 400 hurdles. Sydney McLaughlin of the USA did not advance to the finals.

Kerron Clement of the USA advanced to the finals of the men's 400 hurdles. Byron Robinson of the USA did not advance to the finals.

Deajah Stevens and Tori Bowie, both of the USA, advance to the women's 200 finals. Jenna Prandini of the USA did not advance to the finals.

Jenny Simpson of the USA wins bronze in the women's 1500 in 4 minutes 10.53 seconds. Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon of Kenya wins gold in 4 minutes 8.92 seconds. Genzebe Dibaba of Eithiopia wins silver in 4 minutes 10.27 seconds. Shannon Rowbury of the USA finished 4th in 4 minutes 11.05 seconds.

Devon Allen(13.31 seconds) and Ronnie Ash(13.45 seconds), both of the USA, finished 5th and 8th respectively in the men's 110 hurdles. This is the first time in Olympic history that the USA has not medaled in the men's 110 hurdles.

The USA women's beach volleyball team of Kerri Walsh Jennings/April Ross lost to Agatha/Barbara of Brazil 20-22, 18-21 in the semifinals. Walsh Jennings/Ross play Larissa/Talita of Brazil for the bronze medal. This was the first Olympic loss for Walsh Jennings. Her record is now 26-1 in Olympic matches.

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Medal Count after Day 12

USA 28 gold, 28 silver, 28 bronze - 84 total
China 17 gold, 15 silver, 19 bronze - 51 total
Great Britain 19 gold, 19 silver, 12 bronze - 50 total
Russia 12 gold, 12 silver, 14 bronze - 38 total
France 7 gold, 11 silver, 11 bronze - 29 total
Japan 7 gold, 4 silver, 18 bronze - 29 total