The first day of the 2024 Olympics featured medals awarded, history made, and United States athletes show out on the world stage.
The USMNT sent an emphatic message to the soccer world with a one-sided victory over New Zealand that suggested the disappointing performance in the Copa America was an anomaly and not the rule when it comes to international competition.
From there, seven-time gold medalist Katie Ledecky took to the pool in her first final of the games, her focus on winning and entering the history books with another gold medal.
Did she succeed and what tone did it set for her 2024 Olympic games?