Olympic Updates (Aug. 3): Swanson Earns Gold; Tamer, Team USA Down South Africa; Badenhorst Second in C Final
8/3/2024 9:22:00 AM | Olympics
• Swanson, USA Capture Gold in Mixed 4x100 Medley Relay
• Dent, Canadian 8+ Claim Silver in Paris
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Swimming
Charlie Swanson earned a gold medal for his preliminary swim for the United States in the breaststroke leg of the mixed 4x100-medley relay as the Americans clinched the top spot on the podium in world-record fashion and followed up Sunday, winning the event final. Maggie MacNeil propelled Canada to fifth in the mixed relay with a freestyle leg of 53.02. » Full update
Field Hockey
The United States closed out pool play and its appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a 1-0 win over South Africa, breaking the scoreless tie with a penalty-corner goal late in the third quarter. Wolverine Abby Tamer started for the fifth time in five games; she led Team USA in scoring at the Olympics with two goals. » Full update
Rowing
Paige Badenhorst completed her journey in the 2024 Paris Olympics with another strong showing, taking second place in the C Final of the women's single sculls (1x). Badenhorst timed 7:27.76 in a tight finish (+1.87) and ends her Olympic debut with 14th place overall in a field of 32 competitors. » Full update
Women's Soccer
Canada saw its run at the 2024 Olympics come to an end, falling to Germany in a penalty kick shootout, 4-2. Shelina Zadorsky was on the active roster for the fourth straight contest but did not see game action. » Full update
Cycling
In his third Olympic appearance, University of Michigan track and field alum Mike Woods finished 41st in the cycling road race. » Full update
