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Brigetta Barrett took the silver medal in women’s high jump with a jump of 6 feet 8 inches; she is the first American to medal in the event since 1988.
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The U.S. women’s 4x100 meter relay team of Tianna Madison, Allyson Felix, Bianca Knight and Carmelita Jeter broke the world record with a time of 40.82 seconds to win the gold medal. 
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Carmelita Jeter celebrates crossing the finish line in the women’s 4x100 meter relay. She anchored the U.S. team, which won gold with a new world record of 40.82 seconds. 
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Ashton Eaton won the gold medal in the decathlon earlier today. Teammate Trey Hardee finished in second to win the silver medal.
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American Christian Taylor won gold in the men’s triple jump, ahead of his teammate Will Claye, who took the silver medal.