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The U.S. women’s rugby sevens team wasted no time in making their presence felt at the Rio Olympics. Minnesotan Kathryn Johnson set the tone just seconds into game by laying out top-seeded Australia’s Ellia Green with a jaw-jarring hit.

Team USA rugby's Kathryn Johnson puts the hurt on Australia's Ellia Green

Team USA almost pulled off the upset versus the gold medal favorites, but settled for a tie after Australia scored a try and conversion as the clock ran out.