The United States' mixed 4x100 medley relay team set a world record to win gold, adding to their six golds in swimming at the Paris 2024 Olympics, trailing Australia by one. In rowing, the U.S. men's eight secured a bronze medal, their first since 2008, with significant contributions from University of Washington alumni. Great Britain excelled in rowing, winning gold in the men's eight and bronze in the women's eight, the latter featuring University of Iowa graduate Eve Stewart. Simone Biles delivered a stunning performance, scoring an average of 15.3 in vault to clinch gold. Spain and the Netherlands won gold in the men's and women's skiff sailing events respectively, with the U.S. earning a surprise bronze, their first Olympic sailing medal since 2016.