Team USA Tops the Podium

The Olympic flame has been extinguished in the city of light. 

After 19 days of sport and last-minute wins for women’s soccer and women’s and men’s basketball, the U.S. and China finished in an unprecedented tie with 40 golds each. With 44 silver and 42 bronze, Team USA’s 126 medals topped the overall medal table.

It’s one less than expected… The Court of Arbitration for Sport told gymnast Jordan Chiles to return her bronze, saying the inquiry that put her on the floor routine podium was submitted four seconds too late; the U.S. will appeal.

Meanwhile, yesterday’s Closing Ceremonies were… a party. In addition to the (usual) over-the-top fireworks and artistry, hundreds of Olympians jumped on stage with rock bank Phoenix––ignoring announcements to return to their seats in the massive Stade de France.

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Verse to consider whether your team wins gold, loses bronze, or you’d really prefer to play a good board game…“Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (CSB) (read full passage)