Gold is near for U.S. gymnasts

The Olympics are a lot about dreams and few can dream better than a teenager. Tuesday, the end-of-the-rainbow wish of a gold medal will likely come true for the members of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team. The defending Olympic gold medalists, the U.S. squad is filled with so much talent that some very gifted gymnasts will be left off the starting list.

Swimming

When Michael Phelps decided to come out of retirement, he circled one race in particular on the Olympic schedule.

The 200-meter butterfly.

At the London Games, in what was supposed to be his Olympic farewell, Phelps was leading as he came to the wall in the stroke he does better than anyone.

But he mistimed the finish, glided a little too long, and was edged by Chad le Clos.

That result has irked Phelps ever since.

On Tuesday night, he’ll get a chance to make amends against the South African.

Call it the Rematch in Rio.

“Should be a fun race,” Phelps said.

Women’s soccer

The U.S. women continue their road tour, this time going to the edge of the Amazon to play Colombia. It shouldn’t be much of a game as the U.S. is undefeated in two matches and Colombia is winless.