Breaking Records and Rules – Olympians Make History and IOC Revises Mask Mandates: Tokyo Olympics Day 3 in Pictures

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During Day 3 of the Tokyo Olympics, Team USA shooter Vincent Hancock won his third gold medal in skeet shooting.

Hancock finished with an Olympic record score of 59, besting Jesper Hansen of Denmark and Abdullah Alrashidi of Kuwait. The four-time Olympian previously won gold in 2008 and 2012. Hancock is the only shooter to ever win the event multiple times.

Amber English also became the second American to win the women’s skeet shooting event, taking the gold with an Olympic record score of 56.

Regan Smith made history, setting a new Olympic record with a 57.86 time in the women’s 100m backstroke semifinals.

The IOC revised its rule on masks and allowed athletes to remove their masks for 30 seconds so that photographers can get shots of the medalists without masks

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Japan's Momiji Nishiya celebrates after performing a trick during the skateboarding women's street final of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Sports Park in Tokyo on July 26, 2021.
(1 of 33) Japan’s Momiji Nishiya celebrates after performing a trick during the skateboarding women’s street final of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Sports Park in Tokyo on July 26, 2021. Nishiya won the first-ever women’s Olympic street skateboarding event.
(2 of 33) United States men’s 4x100m freestyle relay team of, Zach Apple, from left, Blake Pieroni, Bowen Beck, and Caeleb Dressel poses after winning the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
Vincent Hancock of Team United States
(3 of 33) Vincent Hancock of Team United States during Skeet Men’s Qualification on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Asaka Shooting Range on July 26, 2021 in Asaka, Saitama, Japan.
(4 of 33) Gold Medalists Amber English and Vincent Hancock of Team United States following the medal ceremonies for the Skeet Women’s and Men’s Finals on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Asaka Shooting Range on July 26, 2021 in Asaka, Saitama, Japan.
Katie Ledecky, of the United States poses with her silver medal in the women's 400-meters freestyle at the 2020 Olympics on July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
(5 of 33) Katie Ledecky, of the United States poses with her silver medal in the women’s 400-meters freestyle at the 2020 Olympics on July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
Regan Smith diving into water
(6 of 33) Regan Smith of the United States starts in a semifinal during the women’s 100-meter backstroke at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Smith made history, setting a new Olympic record with a 57.86 time in the women’s 100m backstroke semifinals.
(7 of 33) Slovenia’s Luka Doncic reacts during the men’s preliminary round group C basketball match between Argentina and Slovenia of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama on July 26, 2021. Luka Doncic finished with 48 points in Slovenia’s blowout win over Argentina, putting him in a tie for the second most points scored in a single game by a player in Olympic history – a title he now shares with Ed Palubinaskas of Austria.
United States men's 4x100m freestyle relay team celebrate after winning the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
(8 of 33) United States men’s 4x100m freestyle relay team celebrate after winning the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
United States men's 4x100m freestyle relay team Bowen Beck, Blake Pieroni, and Caeleb Dressel celebrate after winning the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
(9 of 33) United States men’s 4x100m freestyle relay team Bowen Beck, Blake Pieroni, and Caeleb Dressel celebrate after winning the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
Team United States players celebrate with teammate Kelsey Stewart #7 after she hit a walk-off home run to win the game 2-1 against Team Japan during softball opening round on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium on July 26, 2021 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.
(10 of 33) Team United States players celebrate with teammate Kelsey Stewart #7 after she hit a walk-off home run to win the game 2-1 against Team Japan during softball opening round on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium on July 26, 2021, in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.
Kelsey Stewart #7 of Team United States celebrates while rounding second base after hitting a walk-off home run in the eighth inning as Mana Atsumi #12 of Team Japan looks on during softball opening round on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium on July 26, 2021 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. Team United States defeated Team Japan 2-1.
(11 of 33) Kelsey Stewart #7 of Team United States celebrates while rounding second base after hitting a walk-off home run in the eighth inning as Mana Atsumi #12 of Team Japan looks on during softball opening round on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium on July 26, 2021, in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. Team United States defeated Team Japan 2-1.
Brett Thompson of the U.S., top left, is lifted by teammates to catch a ball on a lineout in the U.S.' men's rugby sevens match against Kenya at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
(12 of 33) Brett Thompson of the U.S., top left, is lifted by teammates to catch a ball on a lineout in the U.S.’ men’s rugby sevens match against Kenya at the 2020 Summer Olympics on July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
Ariarne Titmus, left, of Australia wins the final of the women's 400-meters freestyle ahead of Katie Ledecky, of the United States, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
(13 of 33) Ariarne Titmus, left, of Australia wins the final of the women’s 400-meters freestyle ahead of Katie Ledecky, of the United States, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
Ariarne Titmus of Team Australia and Katie Ledecky of Team United States react after competing in the Women's 400m Freestyle Final on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
(14 of 33) Ariarne Titmus of Team Australia and Katie Ledecky of Team United States react after competing in the Women’s 400m Freestyle Final on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
Katie Ledecky, of the United States, swims in the final of the women's 400-meters freestyle at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
(15 of 33) Katie Ledecky, of the United States, swims in the final of the women’s 400-meters freestyle at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
Adam Peaty of Team Great Britain celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Men's 100m Breaststroke Final on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
(16 of 33) Adam Peaty of Team Great Britain celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Men’s 100m Breaststroke Final on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Michael Andrew of Team United States reacts after competing in the Men's 100m Breaststroke Final on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
(17 of 33) Michael Andrew of Team United States reacts after competing in the Men’s 100m Breaststroke Final on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
Margaret MacNeil, right, of Canada, reacts after winning the final of the women's 100-meter butterfly as Sarah Sjoestroem, of Sweden, looks on at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
(18 of 33) Margaret MacNeil, right, of Canada, reacts after winning the final of the women’s 100-meter butterfly as Sarah Sjoestroem, of Sweden, looks on at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
Torri Huske of Team United States competes in the Women's 100m Butterfly Final on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
(19 of 33) Torri Huske of Team United States competes in the Women’s 100m Butterfly Final on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
Torri Huske of the United States walks to the starting blocks for her race in the final of the women's 100-meter butterfly at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
(20 of 33) Torri Huske of the United States walks to the starting blocks for her race in the final of the women’s 100-meter butterfly at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
USA's Caroline Marks rides a wave during the women's Surfing Third round at the Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach, in Chiba, on July 26, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
(21 of 33) USA’s Caroline Marks rides a wave during the women’s Surfing Third round at the Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach, in Chiba, on July 26, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
USA's Carissa Moore rides a wave during the women's Surfing Third round at the Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach, in Chiba, on July 26, 2021 during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
(22 of 33) USA’s Carissa Moore rides a wave during the women’s Surfing Third round at the Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach, in Chiba, on July 26, 2021 during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Mariah Duran of the United States competes in the women's street skateboarding finals at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
(23 of 33) Mariah Duran of the United States competes in the women’s street skateboarding finals at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
Norway's Kristian Blummenfelt celebrates finishing first to win gold in the men's individual triathlon competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo on July 26, 2021.
(24 of 33)Norway’s Kristian Blummenfelt celebrates finishing first to win gold in the men’s individual triathlon competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo on July 26, 2021.
Alex Yee of Great Britain leads a group including Hayden Wilde of New Zealand, center, and Kevin McDowell of United States, left, during the run portion of the men's individual triathlon at the 2020 Olympics on July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
(25 of 33) Alex Yee of Great Britain leads a group including Hayden Wilde of New Zealand, center, and Kevin McDowell of United States, left, during the run portion of the men’s individual triathlon at the 2020 Olympics on July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
Morgan Pearson of the United States, center, dives into the water for the start of the men's individual triathlon at the 2020 Summer Olympics on July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
(26 of 33) Morgan Pearson of the United States, center, dives into the water for the start of the men’s individual triathlon at the 2020 Summer Olympics on July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
Alex Yee of Team Great Britain rides ahead of Stefan Zachaus of Team Luxembourg, Matthew Sharpe of Team Canada and other competitors during the Men's Individual Triathlon on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Odaiba Marine Park on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
(27 of 33) Alex Yee of Team Great Britain rides ahead of Stefan Zachaus of Team Luxembourg, Matthew Sharpe of Team Canada and other competitors during the Men’s Individual Triathlon on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Odaiba Marine Park on July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
Kolohe Andino, of the United States, maneuvers on a wave during warm up ahead of his heat in men's surfing at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, at Tsurigasaki beach in Ichinomiya, Japan.
(28 of 33) Kolohe Andino, of the United States, maneuvers on a wave during warm up ahead of his heat in men’s surfing at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, at Tsurigasaki beach in Ichinomiya, Japan. Andino advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating teammate John John Florence.
(29 of 33) Madison Hughes of United States and Greg O’Shea of Ireland following the rugby sevens men’s pool C match between Ireland and USA at the Tokyo Stadium during the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
(30 of 33) Russia’s Nikita Nagornyy competes in the pommel horse event of the artistic gymnastics men’s team final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Ariake Gymnastics Centre in Tokyo on July 26, 2021.
(31 of 33) Samuel Mikulak of Team United States reacts after competing on pommel horse during the Men’s Team Final on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. The U.S. men’s gymnastics finished 5th place.
(32 of 33) Allisha Gray, Kelsey Plum, Stefanie Dolson and Jacquelyn Young of Team United States celebrate victory in the 3×3 Basketball competition on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Aomi Urban Sports Park on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
(33 of 33) Troy Isley (L) of the United States exchanges punches with Vitali Bandarenka of Belarus during the Men’s Middle (69-75kg) on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Kokugikan Arena on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
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