[Cuomo:] All right, let's get it going, Keilar. USA, USA, USA. This is the night Team USA swimming the top of the medal stand, but will there be more? Lilly King, Ryan Murphy taking gold, setting Olympic records. Michael Phelps back in the pool. Let's look at the listings right now, the standings. The U.S. at the top, 19. Gold count very tight, though, obviously China tied. So tonight all eyes on the women's gymnastics team final. Let's discuss with CNN's sports correspondent and former Atlanta Falcon and Buffalo Bill, I believe, Coy Wire. And CNN sports analyst, Christine Brennan. Can't find better-looking people in the business. So, heading into tonight, Christine, what are we looking for, what are the stakes?
[Christine Brennan, Cnn Sports Analyst:] Well, I'll tell you. You mentioned gymnastics and this American team qualified 10 points ahead, Chris, of its closest rival. This is a sport of tenths of points, and maybe one point 10 points. So they are dominant, they're expected to win. It would be a huge upset if the U.S. does not win the women's team gold. And then back in the pool, Katie Ledecky and Michael Phelps, two names everyone knows, going for gold. I think that Ledecky said hey, I've got more in the tank. I think she'll do it. I think Phelps looked pretty good. It's competitive in both cases, they're going to be close. Not those big Katie Ledecky victories, it's going to be close. But I have a feeling Phelps and Ledecky will both do it tonight in the pool.
[Keilar:] And Coy, as we are looking Christine said, if they don't win gold it's going to be a huge upset. You even have gymnasts from other countries like Russia saying USA's unbeatable at this point. They're really competing for second place. But what are you specifically looking for as we go into this team, all-around, for the women's gymnastics team?
[Coy Wire, Cnn Sports Corespondent:] Well, personally, I want to see Simone Biles. I mean, this girl is four foot, eight, and I mentioned yesterday with you guys the thing that makes her so dynamic is not just her raw athleticism, it's her mentality. She's not afraid of anything. She's doing things that other gymnasts are afraid to try because they fear it would be career-ending, so that's outstanding. You know, that's the one person -I also I want to see Laurie Hernandez. She's a Mexican-American competing here for Team USA. They call her the human emoji. She's full of energy and life and it's one of the great things to watch when you're watching gymnastics is that passion and enthusiasm as well, Brianna.
[Cuomo:] So, how do they rate to that amazing team from the London Olympics that the U.S. had? What were their nicknames?
[Keilar:] The Fierce Five.
[Cuomo:] The Fierce Five. How do they compare, Christine, and why or Coy? Either one of you take it.
[Brennan:] Well, we're both nodding our heads. They compare favorably, Chris. I think this is the best team ever. I think with Simone Biles I don't know what you think, Coy, but Simone Biles leading the way. Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas, you've got the reigning Olympic all-around champ from four years ago back on this team. This team is just stacked. It is just packed to the rafters with talent. I think it's the greatest U.S. team ever but check with us tomorrow because obviously they've got to do the deal. They've got to win the gold.
[Keilar:] And Coy, we don't know what their name is yet, right? Aren't we going to find out? What do you think it should be?
[Wire:] Yes, will it be "Fiercer Five"? I mean, we'll see. One thing that was a highlight from last night. Did you guys see Ryan Murphy, the Olympic swimmer 100-meter backstroke and he fulfills a prophecy from the age of eight years old. He goes out, he gets the gold medal for Team USA, he sets the Olympic record. No American had ever swam under 52 seconds in the event. And here's what he said. He wrote a letter to his mom with a photo drawing of himself. He said, "I hope my swimming life continues and I become an Olympian when I grow up. I hope I will break the world records. I want to be the best swimmer in the world." And here we are, guys, 13 years later and Ryan Murphy wakes up one of the best swimmers in the world. Great story.
[Keilar:] It said that postcard said "the end", right? Well, that was last night, the end.
[Cuomo:] I like it. I loved it for him because he got to do what the Olympics is all about. He did it in the moment that counted. He got the gold. I am nervous, though, about the girl's team tonight. So much expectation expected to win.
[Keilar:] A lot of pressure.
[Cuomo:] I don't know. I think I hate I don't like when you go into it and everyone expects you to do well, you know? Hey, Christine, did you see the Michael Phelps stare down face? I actually believe he was just focused and he wasn't mad dogging
[Keilar:] I think he was really P.O.'d, that's what I think.
[Cuomo:] that guy, le Clos. Do you think he was mad dogging the guy or do you think he was just trying to stay focused?
[Brennan:] No. No, no, he is just staying focused. He's focusing on no one else but himself.
[Cuomo:] Now, see?
[Brennan:] If there were 10,000 people in the arena or just by himself, that's so. When's he competing
[Cuomo:] See? Brianna and Coy went the other way on me. And then Coy screwed up his face
[Wire:] I agree.
[Cuomo:] and looked at me and tried to intimidate me off the point, Christine, but I didn't bend, I didn't bend.
[Keilar:] Oh, and Coy
[Wire:] Hey, I think we're seeing raw emotion. Yes, Brianna?
[Keilar:] Coy, your hair looks fantastic today. Tell us about this.
[Cuomo:] You don't have any hair.
[Wire:] Yes, I know. Christine and I were saying how I look I'm in one of the Beyonce videos. Hair's blowing in the breeze out here. We're truly enjoying it.
[Brennan:] He's a lucky guy, that's all I've got to say. But hey, behind us, no complaints.
[Keilar:] Who gave you this haircut that we're seeing on Twitter?
[Cuomo:] Who shaved your head, brother?
[Wire:] OK, so Ibasically every bald reporter's dream, I got it yesterday. I got my head shaved by five-time Olympian, U.S. water polo, Tony Azevedo. You've got to see in this right now. He shaves my head but the best part is I had a ketchup packet in my left hand there. I did the old dumb and dumber Jim Carey you know, where I pretend like he cut my head. And I go like this and you should have seen the look on his face. Maybe we can show the video to you later on, live or something. But I'm going to have my head on a swivel all day because he's coming out for me, but a great time. This guy is fascinating. He grew up here in Rio, five-time Olympian, speaks three languages, includingPortuguese. He said that he and the U.S. water polo team are going out and they're going to shock the world.
[Keilar:] That is hilarious. All right, Coy and Christine, thank you so much. I'll be giving Chris a haircut later after the show, of course.
[Cuomo:] I just got one. My birthday cut.
[Keilar:] Happy birthday, by the way.
[Cuomo:] All right.
[Keilar:] So, in just minutes we will be talking with the most decorated women's gymnast in U.S. history, Shannon Miller.
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