Olympic Thrills: Gold Medals, Sabotage, and Scandals in Paris

Australia and the United States claimed gold in track cycling team pursuits. France seeks FBI's help in a sabotage investigation. Dutch and Australian sailors secured gold while Australian hockey player Tom Craig was detained for cocaine. Poland's Miroslaw and Spain’s Martin and Perez also won gold.

Australia and the United States took gold medals in the men's and women's team pursuit events in a thrilling afternoon at the Velodrome. Over on the athletics track, the evening session is getting underway, with the men's 400 metres as the blue riband event of the night.

Australia won a thrilling men’s team pursuit final against Britain at the National Velodrome, claiming their first Olympic gold in the iconic track event since 2004. In the women’s event, the United States took gold for the first time ever by defeating New Zealand. For American Kristen Faulkner, it was her second gold medal of the Games after her victory in the women’s road race.

Meanwhile, French police are seeking help from the U.S. FBI to investigate the sabotage of high-speed rail lines before the Paris Olympics' Opening Ceremony. Dutch sailor Marit Bouwmeester and Australia's Matt Wearn clinched gold medals in sailing events. In an unfortunate turn, Australian Olympic hockey player Tom Craig was detained for cocaine possession but later released. Poland's Aleksandra Miroslaw won women’s speed climbing, and Spain’s Alvaro Martin and Maria Perez secured gold in the mixed marathon race walk relay.