U.S. Keeps Medal Lead

Americans finished a close 1-2 in the men’s 200-meter sprint, keeping the United States barely ahead of Japan in the overall World University Games gold medals race.

Host Japan finished 1-2 in women’s singles tennis for its only gold as victories in the day’s 10 events were spread among nine nations.

The Americans ended the day leading Japan 19-18 in golds and 56-51 in total medals.

The U.S. basketball team, seeking its fourth consecutive gold medal, had to overcome a 46-43 halftime deficit to beat the Czech Republic 77-62. The Americans, who already had clinched a semifinal berth, will play Canada on Friday to decide which advances to the gold medal game. Japan beat Canada 98-93, and will meet the Czechs in the other semifinal.