I’ve been catching some snippets here and there, saw some good fencing, table tennis, and normal tennis. What’s your favorite event? Any big surprises so far?
Follow Ryan on Twitter @ryanlcooper. Ryan Cooper is a national correspondent at The Week. His work has appeared in The Washington Post, The New Republic, and The Nation.
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