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Men’s Basketball, Gold
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02of 113Women’s Basketball, GoldPan Yulong/Xinhua via GettyDiana Taurasi: “It’s 20 years of sacrifice, putting everything aside, of wanting to win. It’s never easy playing on this team, the pressure … but this group found a way to win.”
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Women’s Basketball, Gold
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Diana Taurasi: “It’s 20 years of sacrifice, putting everything aside, of wanting to win. It’s never easy playing on this team, the pressure … but this group found a way to win.”
03of 113Men’s Baseball, SilverSteph Chambers/GettyMike Scioscia: “Our team played really under such different circumstances than they usually face back in the States in a normal season. Every game was a Game 7. We got within a couple breaks of winning the gold medal.”
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Men’s Baseball, Silver
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Mike Scioscia: “Our team played really under such different circumstances than they usually face back in the States in a normal season. Every game was a Game 7. We got within a couple breaks of winning the gold medal.”
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Women’s Volleyball, Gold
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05of 113Kyle Snyder, SilverNaomi Baker/GettyEvent: Men’s 97kg wrestling
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Kyle Snyder, Silver
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Event: Men’s 97kg wrestling
06of 113Jennifer Valente, GoldTim de Waele/GettyEvent: Women’s Omnium (cycling)
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Jennifer Valente, Gold
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Event: Women’s Omnium (cycling)
07of 113Keyshawn Davis, SilverBuda Mendes/GettyEvent: Men’s Lightweight boxing
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Keyshawn Davis, Silver
Buda Mendes/Getty
Event: Men’s Lightweight boxing
08of 113Sarah Hildebrandt, BronzeJACK GUEZ/AFP via GettyEvent: Women’s 50kg wrestling
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Sarah Hildebrandt, Bronze
JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty
Event: Women’s 50kg wrestling
09of 113Richard Torrez, SilverJulian Finney/GettyEvent: Men’s Super Heavyweight boxing
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Richard Torrez, Silver
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Event: Men’s Super Heavyweight boxing
10of 113Nelly Korda, GoldMike Ehrmann/GettyEvent: Women’s golf
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Nelly Korda, Gold
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Event: Women’s golf
11of 113Women’s 4x400 Relay, GoldLui Siu Wai/Xinhua via GettyBiography: Sydney McLaughlin, Allyson Felix, Dalilah Muhammad and Athing Mu
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Women’s 4x400 Relay, Gold
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Biography: Sydney McLaughlin, Allyson Felix, Dalilah Muhammad and Athing Mu
12of 113Men’s 4x400 Relay, GoldMatthias Hangst/GettyBiography: Michael Cherry, Michael Norman, Bryce Deadmon and Rai Benjamin
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Men’s 4x400 Relay, Gold
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Biography: Michael Cherry, Michael Norman, Bryce Deadmon and Rai Benjamin
13of 113Molly Seidel, BronzeADEK BERRY/AFP via GettyEvent: Women’s marathon
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Molly Seidel, Bronze
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Event: Women’s marathon
14of 113Equestrian Jumping, SilverFriso Gentsch/picture alliance via GettyBiography: Jessica Springsteen, Laura Kraut and McLain Ward
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Equestrian Jumping, Silver
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Biography: Jessica Springsteen, Laura Kraut and McLain Ward
15of 113Women’s Water Polo, GoldThe Tokyo Olympics' Team USA women’s water polo team.Atsushi Tomura/GettyAshleigh Johnson: “I’m so proud of how we performed for each other today and for the people that we represent. I hope everyone was watching and I hope they find something in our performance today, because we gave everything that we had.”
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Women’s Water Polo, Gold
The Tokyo Olympics' Team USA women’s water polo team.Atsushi Tomura/Getty
Ashleigh Johnson: “I’m so proud of how we performed for each other today and for the people that we represent. I hope everyone was watching and I hope they find something in our performance today, because we gave everything that we had.”
16of 113Women’s 4x100m Relay Team, GoldMichael Steele/Getty ImagesBiography: Teahna Daniels is 24, Javianne Oliver is 26, Jenna Prandini is 28 and Gabrielle Thomas is 24Event: Women’s 4x100m relayQuote: Thomas: “We were excited to come out here and work hard together to come out with a medal. We’re really excited to do this for Team USA.”
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Women’s 4x100m Relay Team, Gold
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Biography: Teahna Daniels is 24, Javianne Oliver is 26, Jenna Prandini is 28 and Gabrielle Thomas is 24
Event: Women’s 4x100m relay
Quote: Thomas: “We were excited to come out here and work hard together to come out with a medal. We’re really excited to do this for Team USA.”
17of 113Allyson Felix, BronzeDavid Ramos/GettyBiography: 35 years oldEvent: 400m raceQuote: “I’m not afraid of losing. I lose much more than I win. That’s life and I think that’s how it’s supposed to be. I’ve found that I learn more from my losses and that I have gained much more value in the journey toward a goal than achieving that goal. I’ll line up, I’ll give my best and I will either win or lose and that doesn’t scare me.”
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Allyson Felix, Bronze
David Ramos/Getty
Biography: 35 years old
Event: 400m race
Quote: “I’m not afraid of losing. I lose much more than I win. That’s life and I think that’s how it’s supposed to be. I’ve found that I learn more from my losses and that I have gained much more value in the journey toward a goal than achieving that goal. I’ll line up, I’ll give my best and I will either win or lose and that doesn’t scare me.”
18of 113Alix Klineman and April Ross, GoldBiography: Klineman is 31 and Ross is 39Event: Women’s beach volleyballQuote: Ross: “It means a lot to uphold that tradition. It wasn’t easy. So many different countries are putting a lot of resources into their beach volleyball teams and the level is ridiculously high.”
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Alix Klineman and April Ross, Gold
Biography: Klineman is 31 and Ross is 39
Event: Women’s beach volleyball
Quote: Ross: “It means a lot to uphold that tradition. It wasn’t easy. So many different countries are putting a lot of resources into their beach volleyball teams and the level is ridiculously high.”
19of 113Kyle Dake, BronzeJACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty ImagesBiography: 30 years oldEvent: Men’s 74kg wrestling
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Kyle Dake, Bronze
JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images
Biography: 30 years old
Event: Men’s 74kg wrestling
20of 113Paul Chelimo, BronzeDYLAN MARTINEZ/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesBiography: 30 years oldEvent: Men’s 5000m race
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Paul Chelimo, Bronze
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Event: Men’s 5000m race
21of 113Gable Steveson, GoldAaron Favila/AP/ShutterstockBiography: 21 years oldEvent: Men’s freestyle 125kg wrestling
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Gable Steveson, Gold
Aaron Favila/AP/Shutterstock
Biography: 21 years old
Event: Men’s freestyle 125kg wrestling
22of 113Ariel Torres, BronzeBiography: 23 years oldEvent: Men’s kata (Karate)Quote: “My family… WE DID IT!!!!!!!!! Thank you for always supporting my dream and for all the sacrifices you made for me to keep fighting.”
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Ariel Torres, Bronze
Biography: 23 years old
Event: Men’s kata (Karate)
Quote: “My family… WE DID IT!!!!!!!!! Thank you for always supporting my dream and for all the sacrifices you made for me to keep fighting.”
23of 113Nathaniel Coleman, SilverMaja Hitij/GettyBiography: 24 years oldEvent: Men’s combined sport climbingQuote: “This is a goal that, I couldn’t have even really acknowledged it. So to have achieved it, it’s insane.”
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Nathaniel Coleman, Silver
Maja Hitij/Getty
Biography: 24 years old
Event: Men’s combined sport climbing
Quote: “This is a goal that, I couldn’t have even really acknowledged it. So to have achieved it, it’s insane.”
24of 113Helen Maroulis, BronzeGettyBiography: 29 years oldEvent: Women’s 57kg wrestling
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Helen Maroulis, Bronze
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Biography: 29 years old
Event: Women’s 57kg wrestling
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Cory Juneau, Bronze
Biography: 22 years old
Event: Men’s park (skateboarding)
Quote: “I just put everything I had on the table, and it all came together how I imagined.”
26of 113Duke Ragan, SilverGettyBiography: 23 years oldEvent: Men’s featherweight boxingQuote: “Coming from the USA, I was the first professional boxer to compete in the Olympics. I take that and run with it. It was a blessing to be here. I’m glad that I was a professional. A little bit more experience even though I didn’t get the gold, but it’s all good.”
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Duke Ragan, Silver
Event: Men’s featherweight boxing
Quote: “Coming from the USA, I was the first professional boxer to compete in the Olympics. I take that and run with it. It was a blessing to be here. I’m glad that I was a professional. A little bit more experience even though I didn’t get the gold, but it’s all good.”
27of 113David Taylor, GoldGettyBiography: 30 years oldEvent: Men’s 86kg wrestlingQuote: “There was no way I wasn’t going to find a way. It’s the gold medal, man. I was going to rip my arms off if I had to.”
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David Taylor, Gold
Event: Men’s 86kg wrestling
Quote: “There was no way I wasn’t going to find a way. It’s the gold medal, man. I was going to rip my arms off if I had to.”
28of 113Thomas Gilman, BronzeGettyBiography: 27 years oldEvent: Men’s 57kg wrestling
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Thomas Gilman, Bronze
Biography: 27 years old
Event: Men’s 57kg wrestling
29of 113Katie Nageotte, GoldGettyBiography: 30 years oldEvent: Women’s pole vaultQuote: “I think especially with pole vault, it’s a lot of hard work and a little bit of luck. And I’m so grateful that it went my way today.”
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Katie Nageotte, Gold
Event: Women’s pole vault
Quote: “I think especially with pole vault, it’s a lot of hard work and a little bit of luck. And I’m so grateful that it went my way today.”
30of 113Women’s Soccer Team, BronzeU.S. women’s national soccer team.GettyEvent: Women’s soccerQuote: Captain Becky Sauerbrunn: “I can’t say more than the bronze means so much. It feels like we really had to earn that thing, and we’re very proud.”
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Women’s Soccer Team, Bronze
U.S. women’s national soccer team.Getty
Event: Women’s soccer
Quote: Captain Becky Sauerbrunn: “I can’t say more than the bronze means so much. It feels like we really had to earn that thing, and we’re very proud.”
31of 113Ryan Crouser, GoldGettyBiography: 28 years oldEvent: Men’s shot putQuote: “To lose [my grandfather] the week before the Olympics was obviously sad. But I feel like he was able to be here in spirit.”
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Ryan Crouser, Gold
Biography: 28 years old
Event: Men’s shot put
Quote: “To lose [my grandfather] the week before the Olympics was obviously sad. But I feel like he was able to be here in spirit.”
32of 113Joe Kovacs, SilverGettyBiography: 32 years oldEvent: Men’s shot putQuote: “Last round, I just swung for the fences. What I threw today would have been the Olympic record. Ryan threw farther. That just tells you where the sport’s going. We just keep pushing each other.”
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Joe Kovacs, Silver
Biography: 32 years old
Quote: “Last round, I just swung for the fences. What I threw today would have been the Olympic record. Ryan threw farther. That just tells you where the sport’s going. We just keep pushing each other.”
33of 113Nevin Harrison, GoldGettyBiography: 19 years oldEvent: Women’s canoe single 200m raceQuote: “I’m hoping this can really help put [my sport] on the map and get girls like me involved, and boys. Because it’s a cool sport. It’s fun, it’s competitive and it would be awesome to kind of get the U.S. up to the same level as a lot of countries that we’re competing against.”
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Nevin Harrison, Gold
Biography: 19 years old
Event: Women’s canoe single 200m race
Quote: “I’m hoping this can really help put [my sport] on the map and get girls like me involved, and boys. Because it’s a cool sport. It’s fun, it’s competitive and it would be awesome to kind of get the U.S. up to the same level as a lot of countries that we’re competing against.”
34of 113Oshae Jones, BronzeGettyBiography: 23 years oldEvent: Women’s welterweight boxingQuote: “It was a great run! I will leave Tokyo with a bronze medal! Love all my supporters and fans!”
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Oshae Jones, Bronze
Event: Women’s welterweight boxing
Quote: “It was a great run! I will leave Tokyo with a bronze medal! Love all my supporters and fans!”
35of 113Grant Holloway, SilverGettyBiography: 23 years oldEvent: Men’s 100m hurdlesQuote: “If I was to say I’m not upset, then I’m lying. But I have to be satisfied with the silver. I’ve got to go back home, got to work toward getting the gold again.”
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Grant Holloway, Silver
Event: Men’s 100m hurdles
Quote: “If I was to say I’m not upset, then I’m lying. But I have to be satisfied with the silver. I’ve got to go back home, got to work toward getting the gold again.”
36of 113Sydney McLaughlin, GoldLi Yibo/Xinhua/gettyBiography: 21 years oldEvent: Women’s 400m hurdlesQuote: “I just knew that I had to be patient and trust that I could feel strong enough and come off 10 and give it everything I have.”
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Sydney McLaughlin, Gold
Li Yibo/Xinhua/getty
Event: Women’s 400m hurdles
Quote: “I just knew that I had to be patient and trust that I could feel strong enough and come off 10 and give it everything I have.”
37of 113Dalilah Muhammad, SilverLi Yibo/Xinhua/gettyBiography: 21 years oldEvent: Women’s 400m hurdlesQuote: “I think we as a society need to separate all of the accomplishments that are made and be happy with the accomplishments that you make within yourself. To be sitting here, 1-2-3 with crazy fast times, it’s an accomplishment in itself. I’m truly proud of that.”
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Dalilah Muhammad, Silver
Quote: “I think we as a society need to separate all of the accomplishments that are made and be happy with the accomplishments that you make within yourself. To be sitting here, 1-2-3 with crazy fast times, it’s an accomplishment in itself. I’m truly proud of that.”
38of 113Courtney Frerichs, SilverVINCENZO PINTO/gettyBiography: 28 years oldEvent: Women’s 3000m steeplechaseQuote: “I was prepared to have to take it early and make it a hard race. It’s really difficult to put yourself out there like that and I definitely had some fear to overcome but I knew I’d walk away with no regrets if I really laid it all out there.”
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Courtney Frerichs, Silver
VINCENZO PINTO/getty
Event: Women’s 3000m steeplechase
Quote: “I was prepared to have to take it early and make it a hard race. It’s really difficult to put yourself out there like that and I definitely had some fear to overcome but I knew I’d walk away with no regrets if I really laid it all out there.”
39of 113Kenneth Bednarek, SilverPete Dovgan/shutterstockBiography: 22 years oldEvent: Men’s 200m raceQuote: “I definitely think I can run way faster than that. But that’s going to come with technique and experience. I’m pretty new to this game, so there’s a lot of things that I’ve got to work on.”
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Kenneth Bednarek, Silver
Pete Dovgan/shutterstock
Event: Men’s 200m race
Quote: “I definitely think I can run way faster than that. But that’s going to come with technique and experience. I’m pretty new to this game, so there’s a lot of things that I’ve got to work on.”
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Noah Lyles, Bronze
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41of 113Sarah Robles, BronzeBiography: 33 years oldEvent: Women’s +87kg weightliftingQuote: “I’ve struggled a lot throughout my career, it almost feels like I’ve been going uphill both ways with the wind against me. Going from the bottom in the sport, to the top in the sport, to making history in this sport means a lot to me.”
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Sarah Robles, Bronze
Biography: 33 years old
Event: Women’s +87kg weightlifting
Quote: “I’ve struggled a lot throughout my career, it almost feels like I’ve been going uphill both ways with the wind against me. Going from the bottom in the sport, to the top in the sport, to making history in this sport means a lot to me.”
42of 113Chloé Dygert, Jennifer Valente, Emma White and Megan Jastrab, BronzeTim de Waele/Getty ImagesBiography: Dygert is 24, Valente is 26, White is 23 and Jastrab is 19Event: Women’s team pursuit (cycling)Quote: “The rides today were just absolutely phenomenal, and we are really, really proud to pull off what we did today … This past year has been full of a lot of struggles, and we’re really proud to come away with bronze.”
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Chloé Dygert, Jennifer Valente, Emma White and Megan Jastrab, Bronze
Tim de Waele/Getty Images
Biography: Dygert is 24, Valente is 26, White is 23 and Jastrab is 19
Event: Women’s team pursuit (cycling)
Quote: “The rides today were just absolutely phenomenal, and we are really, really proud to pull off what we did today … This past year has been full of a lot of struggles, and we’re really proud to come away with bronze.”
43of 113Rai Benjamin, SilverJean Catuffe/Getty ImagesBiography: 24 years oldEvent: Men’s 400m hurdlesQuote: “I cried a little bit. It’s going to be a lot to process this next 24 hours, but I am really happy to be a part of history like this, just to show where this event can go.”
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Rai Benjamin, Silver
Jean Catuffe/Getty Images
Event: Men’s 400m hurdles
Quote: “I cried a little bit. It’s going to be a lot to process this next 24 hours, but I am really happy to be a part of history like this, just to show where this event can go.”
44of 113Tamyra Mensah, GoldTamyra Mensah-Stock.JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty ImagesBiography: 28 years oldEvent: Women’s 68 kg. wrestlingQuote: “I knew I could do it. I knew it would be hard. I prayed I could do it. In my wildest dreams I knew.”
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Tamyra Mensah, Gold
Tamyra Mensah-Stock.JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images
Event: Women’s 68 kg. wrestling
Quote: “I knew I could do it. I knew it would be hard. I prayed I could do it. In my wildest dreams I knew.”
45of 113Brittney Reese, SilverJean Catuffe/Getty ImagesBiography: 34 years oldEvent: Women’s long jumpQuote: “It’s a great feeling. I had a great career. I had a great journey. I’m just blessed. I’ve been in this sport for 13 years, and to finish my career with a silver I can’t complain.”
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Brittney Reese, Silver
Biography: 34 years old
Event: Women’s long jump
Quote: “It’s a great feeling. I had a great career. I had a great journey. I’m just blessed. I’ve been in this sport for 13 years, and to finish my career with a silver I can’t complain.”
46of 113Adeline Gray, SilverJACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty ImagesBiography: 30 years oldEvent: Women’s 76 kg. wrestlingQuote: “I didn’t dream big enough. I didn’t know I could be a professional athlete in my 30s. I didn’t know that I could have a husband and a career and be able to balance those two things at this stage. I really held myself back at a young age because I didn’t know these things were possible.”
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Adeline Gray, Silver
Event: Women’s 76 kg. wrestling
Quote: “I didn’t dream big enough. I didn’t know I could be a professional athlete in my 30s. I didn’t know that I could have a husband and a career and be able to balance those two things at this stage. I really held myself back at a young age because I didn’t know these things were possible.”
47of 113Chris Nilsen, SilverChristian Petersen/Getty ImagesBiography: 23 years oldEvent: Men’s pole vaultQuote: “I had a couple of good jumps at 6 meters, and I was happy to walk away with that.”
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Chris Nilsen, Silver
Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Event: Men’s pole vault
Quote: “I had a couple of good jumps at 6 meters, and I was happy to walk away with that.”
48of 113Simone Biles, BronzeSimone Biles.Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty ImagesBiography: 24 years oldEvent: Beam (gymnastics)Quote: “I was just happy to be able to perform, regardless of the outcome. I did it for me, and I was just proud of myself for being able to compete one more time.”
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Simone Biles, Bronze
Simone Biles.Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images
Event: Beam (gymnastics)
Quote: “I was just happy to be able to perform, regardless of the outcome. I did it for me, and I was just proud of myself for being able to compete one more time.”
49of 113Valarie Allman, GoldValarie Allman.INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty ImagesBiography: 26 years oldEvent: DiscusQuote: “I can’t believe it. I’ve watched the Olympics for as long as I can remember and athletics has always had such a special part in my heart, and to now be here, be in his moment, it feels so surreal.”
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Valarie Allman, Gold
Valarie Allman.INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images
Biography: 26 years old
Event: Discus
Quote: “I can’t believe it. I’ve watched the Olympics for as long as I can remember and athletics has always had such a special part in my heart, and to now be here, be in his moment, it feels so surreal.”
50of 113Jade Carey, GoldBiography: 21 years oldEvent: Women’s floor exercise (gymnastics)Quote: “I think coming back from a day like yesterday … I’m really proud of myself for being able to put that behind me and finish with probably the best floor routine I’ve ever done in my life.”
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Jade Carey, Gold
Event: Women’s floor exercise (gymnastics)
Quote: “I think coming back from a day like yesterday … I’m really proud of myself for being able to put that behind me and finish with probably the best floor routine I’ve ever done in my life.”
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DAVID J. PHILLIP/POOL/AFP via Getty
Event: Women’s 200m race
Quote: “It’s such a long journey, and so many days and hours of mental and physical preparation. And it just all came together in that one moment.”
52of 113Athing Mu, GoldPatrick Smith/GettyBiography: 19 years oldEvent: Women’s 800m raceQuote: “I’m very fun. This isn’t the last time you’re going to see me run. This is just the beginning. There’s more.”
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Athing Mu, Gold
Patrick Smith/Getty
Event: Women’s 800m race
Quote: “I’m very fun. This isn’t the last time you’re going to see me run. This is just the beginning. There’s more.”
53of 113Raevyn Rogers, BronzeMATTHIAS SCHRADER/AFP/gettyBiography: 24 years oldEvent: Women’s 800m raceQuote: “There was a split second in the race where it’s like, ‘You should like try to go ‘cause you can get a medal.’ "
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Raevyn Rogers, Bronze
MATTHIAS SCHRADER/AFP/getty
Quote: “There was a split second in the race where it’s like, ‘You should like try to go ‘cause you can get a medal.’ "
54of 113Kendra Harrison, SilverKendra Harrison.Ryan Pierse/Getty ImagesBiography: 28 years oldEvent: Women’s 100m hurdlesQuote: “To get a silver medal to bring home to my country, I couldn’t be happier.”
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Kendra Harrison, Silver
Kendra Harrison.Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
Event: Women’s 100m hurdles
Quote: “To get a silver medal to bring home to my country, I couldn’t be happier.”
55of 113Sunisa Lee, BronzeSunisa Lee.Laurence Griffiths/GettyBiography: 18 years oldEvent: Uneven bars (gymnastics)Quote: “I’m really proud of myself for staying with it, because there were so many times in my bar routine where I just could have gave up and just jumped off. But I didn’t. And now I have a bronze medal.”
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Sunisa Lee, Bronze
Sunisa Lee.Laurence Griffiths/Getty
Biography: 18 years old
Event: Uneven bars (gymnastics)
Quote: “I’m really proud of myself for staying with it, because there were so many times in my bar routine where I just could have gave up and just jumped off. But I didn’t. And now I have a bronze medal.”
56of 113Fred Kerley, SilverFred Kerley.Roger Sedres/Gallo Images/Getty ImagesBiography: 26 years oldEvent: Men’s 100m raceQuote: “I executed the race perfectly out of 10 and came up with a silver medal.”
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Fred Kerley, Silver
Fred Kerley.Roger Sedres/Gallo Images/Getty Images
Event: Men’s 100m race
Quote: “I executed the race perfectly out of 10 and came up with a silver medal.”
57of 113Alex Massialas, Race Imboden, Gerek Meinhardt and Nick Itkin, BronzeElsa/GettyBiography: Massialas is 27, Imboden is 28, Meinhardt is 31 and Itkin is 21Event: Men’s foil team fencingQuote: Imboden: “We pulled it back together. I think the key is always just, as a top athlete, to bounce back. We bounced back.”
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Alex Massialas, Race Imboden, Gerek Meinhardt and Nick Itkin, Bronze
Elsa/Getty
Biography: Massialas is 27, Imboden is 28, Meinhardt is 31 and Itkin is 21
Event: Men’s foil team fencing
Quote: Imboden: “We pulled it back together. I think the key is always just, as a top athlete, to bounce back. We bounced back.”
58of 113MyKayla Skinner, SilverLaurence Griffiths/Getty ImagesBiography: 22 years oldEvent: Women’s vault (gymnastics)Quote: “Kind of crazy. I was actually gonna get on a plane to go home. I wasn’t expecting any of this to happen.”
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MyKayla Skinner, Silver
Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images
Event: Women’s vault (gymnastics)
Quote: “Kind of crazy. I was actually gonna get on a plane to go home. I wasn’t expecting any of this to happen.”
59of 113Kate Nye, SilverChris Graythen/Getty ImagesBiography: 22 years oldEvent: Women’s light heavyweight weightliftingQuote: “There were some beautiful days, days where I wanted to quit, days that I had some very serious doubts about my abilities. But they all have contributed to this once (maybe twice) in a lifetime opportunity that I do not take lightly.”
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Kate Nye, Silver
Chris Graythen/Getty Images
Event: Women’s light heavyweight weightlifting
Quote: “There were some beautiful days, days where I wanted to quit, days that I had some very serious doubts about my abilities. But they all have contributed to this once (maybe twice) in a lifetime opportunity that I do not take lightly.”
60of 113Xander Schauffele, GoldBiography: 27 years oldEvent: Men’s golfQuote: “For me, I really wanted to win for my dad. I am sure he is crying somewhere right now. I kind of wanted this one more than any other.”
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Xander Schauffele, Gold
Event: Men’s golf
Quote: “For me, I really wanted to win for my dad. I am sure he is crying somewhere right now. I kind of wanted this one more than any other.”
61of 113Krysta Palmer, BronzeKrysta Palmer.Oliver Weiken/picture alliance via Getty ImagesBiography: 29 years oldEvent: Women’s individual 3m springboard divingQuote: “We have really strong springboard divers in the USA right now, and if it wasn’t me, it could’ve been one of them. So carrying that level to the international stage has been exciting … it’s exciting to just make a little more history.”
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Krysta Palmer, Bronze
Krysta Palmer.Oliver Weiken/picture alliance via Getty Images
Event: Women’s individual 3m springboard diving
Quote: “We have really strong springboard divers in the USA right now, and if it wasn’t me, it could’ve been one of them. So carrying that level to the international stage has been exciting … it’s exciting to just make a little more history.”
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Event: Men’s 1500m freestyle (swimming)
Quote: “Honestly, it doesn’t really seem real. I came in not really expecting to medal. I was just going to try my best to make the finals. So to come out of it with two golds, it means the world to me, especially for my family and teammates.”
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Raven Saunders, Silver
Biography: 25 years old
Event: Women’s shot put
Quote: “Everything that I’ve been through mental-health wise, injuries, financial … Keep fighting, keep pushing, find value in yourself.”
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Event: Women’s medley relay (swimming)
Quote: Weitzeil: “We’re racing the best in the world, and we’re so close to being gold. We’re just so proud of ourselves.”
65of 113Ryan Murphy, Zach Apple, Caeleb Dressel and Michael Andrew, GoldRyan Murphy, Caeleb Dressel, Zach Apple and Michael Andrew.Credit Image: © David McIntyre/ZUMA Press WireBiography: Murphy is 26, Apple is 24, Dressel is 24 and Andrew is 22Event: Men’s 4x100m medley relay (swimming)Quote: Dressel: “To come out at the end of this meet with the world record, with a gold medal alongside these guys, I couldn’t ask for anything better.”
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Ryan Murphy, Zach Apple, Caeleb Dressel and Michael Andrew, Gold
Ryan Murphy, Caeleb Dressel, Zach Apple and Michael Andrew.Credit Image: © David McIntyre/ZUMA Press Wire
Biography: Murphy is 26, Apple is 24, Dressel is 24 and Andrew is 22
Event: Men’s 4x100m medley relay (swimming)
Quote: Dressel: “To come out at the end of this meet with the world record, with a gold medal alongside these guys, I couldn’t ask for anything better.”
66of 113Caeleb Dressel, GoldCaeleb Dressel.Al Bello/Getty ImagesBiography: 24 years oldEvent: Men’s 50m freestyle (swimming)Quote: “It’s really a challenge to move in and out of all these emotions and step up to each race with a clear mind.”
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Caeleb Dressel, Gold
Caeleb Dressel.Al Bello/Getty Images
Event: Men’s 50m freestyle (swimming)
Quote: “It’s really a challenge to move in and out of all these emotions and step up to each race with a clear mind.”
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Hannah Roberts, Silver
Event: BMX freestyle
Quote: “I have already had so much fun. I love riding my bike. That’s all that matters.”
68of 113Mixed 4x400 Relay Team, BronzeFred Lee/Getty ImagesBiography: Vernon Norwood is 29, Trevor Stewart is 24, Kendall Ellis is 25 and Kaylin Whitney is 23Event: Mixed 4x400 relay (a new event)Quote: Norwood: “We ended up getting our joy back and we walked away with some hardware.”
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Mixed 4x400 Relay Team, Bronze
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Biography: Vernon Norwood is 29, Trevor Stewart is 24, Kendall Ellis is 25 and Kaylin Whitney is 23
Event: Mixed 4x400 relay (a new event)
Quote: Norwood: “We ended up getting our joy back and we walked away with some hardware.”
69of 113Brian Burrows and Madelynn Ann Bernau, BronzeTAUSEEF MUSTAFA/AFP via Getty ImagesBiography: Burrows is 33 and Bernau is 23Event: Trap mixed teamQuote: Bernau: “As I kind of settled into my groove, I was like, ‘Nope, this is going to push me to hit this target as hard as I need to,’ and I just went for it. I just went ahead and did it, nerves and all shaking, as much as I could control it.”
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Brian Burrows and Madelynn Ann Bernau, Bronze
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Biography: Burrows is 33 and Bernau is 23
Event: Trap mixed team
Quote: Bernau: “As I kind of settled into my groove, I was like, ‘Nope, this is going to push me to hit this target as hard as I need to,’ and I just went for it. I just went ahead and did it, nerves and all shaking, as much as I could control it.”
70of 113Katie Ledecky, GoldKatie Ledecky.Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesBiography: 24 years oldEvent: Women’s 800m freestyle (swimming)Quote: “I just trusted myself, trusted that I could pull it out and swim it whatever way I needed to.”
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Katie Ledecky, Gold
Katie Ledecky.Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Event: Women’s 800m freestyle (swimming)
Quote: “I just trusted myself, trusted that I could pull it out and swim it whatever way I needed to.”
71of 113Caeleb Dressel, GoldCaeleb Dressel.Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesBiography: 24 years oldEvent: Men’s 100m butterfly (swimming)Quote: “I knew what I had to do to execute, and it hurt. It hurt really bad. But it’s fine.”
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Caeleb Dressel.Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
Event: Men’s 100m butterfly (swimming)
Quote: “I knew what I had to do to execute, and it hurt. It hurt really bad. But it’s fine.”
72of 113Triathlon Mixed Relay Team, SilverJamie Squire/Getty ImagesBiography: Katie Zaferes is 32, Kevin McDowell is 29, Taylor Knibb is 23 and Morgan Pearson is 27Event: Triathlon mixed relay (a new event this year)Quote: Zaferes: “I just think it’s so amazing for our sport and to be able to introduce it to so many other people. Because we all love it and we know how special it feels compared to the individual. I just think it’s an incredible event.”
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Triathlon Mixed Relay Team, Silver
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Biography: Katie Zaferes is 32, Kevin McDowell is 29, Taylor Knibb is 23 and Morgan Pearson is 27
Event: Triathlon mixed relay (a new event this year)
Quote: Zaferes: “I just think it’s so amazing for our sport and to be able to introduce it to so many other people. Because we all love it and we know how special it feels compared to the individual. I just think it’s an incredible event.”
73of 113Lilly King, SilverBiography: 24 years oldEvent: Women’s 200m breaststroke (swimming)Quote: “I’ve been doing the math in my head for years now, I’ve known I’ve had that swim in me for so long. I knew it was possible. I just had to send it off the cliff that first 100 and pray to get back. Very, very excited to finally break that barrier.”
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Lilly King, Silver
Event: Women’s 200m breaststroke (swimming)
Quote: “I’ve been doing the math in my head for years now, I’ve known I’ve had that swim in me for so long. I knew it was possible. I just had to send it off the cliff that first 100 and pray to get back. Very, very excited to finally break that barrier.”
74of 113Annie Lazor, BronzeBiography: 26 years oldEvent: Women’s 200m breaststroke (swimming)Quote: “If you told me four years ago when I came back to the sport that I’d be an Olympic medalist, I think everyone, myself included, would have called you pretty crazy including my coach and my teammates. So I’m just happy to be here.”
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Annie Lazor, Bronze
Quote: “If you told me four years ago when I came back to the sport that I’d be an Olympic medalist, I think everyone, myself included, would have called you pretty crazy including my coach and my teammates. So I’m just happy to be here.”
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Ryan Murphy, Silver
Event: Men’s 200m backstroke (swimming)
Quote: “I gave myself a shot. I tried to go out there and win. I paid for it a little bit at the end, but I think I’m happy with that.”
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Sunisa Lee, Gold
Event: Women’s gymnastics individual all-around
Quote: “The waiting game was something I hated so much, but when I saw my score came out on top, it was so emotional. It doesn’t feel like real life.”
77of 113Kayle Browning, SilverKevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesBiography: 29 years oldEvent: Women’s trap (shooting)Quote: “This is the pinnacle of my career. I’ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don’t really have words to describe it yet, but I’m definitely proud.”
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Kayle Browning, Silver
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Event: Women’s trap (shooting)
Quote: “This is the pinnacle of my career. I’ve worked for this moment my whole life, so I don’t really have words to describe it yet, but I’m definitely proud.”
78of 113Allison Schmitt, Paige Madden, Katie McLaughlin and Katie Ledecky, SilverTim Clayton/Corbis via Getty ImagesBiography: Schmitt is 31, Madden is 23, McLaughlin and Ledecky are 24Event: Women’s 4x200m freestyle relay (swimming)Quote: Ledecky: “It’s hard to put into words. Making the Olympics is hard and to win an Olympic medal is even harder … I can’t put it into words.”
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Allison Schmitt, Paige Madden, Katie McLaughlin and Katie Ledecky, Silver
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Biography: Schmitt is 31, Madden is 23, McLaughlin and Ledecky are 24
Event: Women’s 4x200m freestyle relay (swimming)
Quote: Ledecky: “It’s hard to put into words. Making the Olympics is hard and to win an Olympic medal is even harder … I can’t put it into words.”
79of 113Regan Smith, SilverJean Catuffe/Getty ImagesBiography: 19 years oldEvent: Women’s 200m butterfly (swimming)Quote: “I never really thought I’d make it to the Olympics in the butterfly so I’m psyched.”
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Regan Smith, Silver
Event: Women’s 200m butterfly (swimming)
Quote: “I never really thought I’d make it to the Olympics in the butterfly so I’m psyched.”
80of 113Hali Flickinger, BronzeXu Chang/Xinhua via Getty ImagesBiography: 27 years oldEvent: Women’s 200m butterfly (swimming)Quote: “I did get to stand up on the podium and represent the U.S. That’s all that matters here.”
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Hali Flickinger, Bronze
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Quote: “I did get to stand up on the podium and represent the U.S. That’s all that matters here.”
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Event: Men’s 800m freestyle (swimming)
Quote: “I honestly did not expect to win at all, not even a medal to be honest with you.”
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Event: Men’s 100m freestyle (swimming)
Quote: “It means a lot. I knew that weight was on my shoulders. I’d won [Olympic] relay medals but never individual, so it was really special.”
83of 113Kate Douglass, BronzeODD ANDERSEN/AFP via GettyBiography: 19 years oldEvent: Women’s 200m individual medley (swimming)Quote: “It’s just so exciting to see all of our friends come together and be just so excited for [Alex Walsh and me]. I just love it, it’s a great feeling.”
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Kate Douglass, Bronze
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Event: Women’s 200m individual medley (swimming)
Quote: “It’s just so exciting to see all of our friends come together and be just so excited for [Alex Walsh and me]. I just love it, it’s a great feeling.”
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Alex Walsh, Silver
Quote: “That was the goal going in, [teammate Kate Douglass and I] both wanted to medal, I remember looking at the scoreboard seeing 2 and 3, just a moment of pure joy, honestly. And our coach was also sobbing.”
85of 113Michael Hixon and Andrew Capobianco, SilverMaddie Meyer/GettyBiography: Hixon is 27 and Capobianco is 21Event: Men’s 3m synchronized divingQuote: Hixon: “It feels incredible, I’m so proud of [Andrew]. The way that we performed as a team, the way that we came together… He became one of the best synchro divers in the world and I couldn’t be more proud of the work he’s done to get there.”
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Michael Hixon and Andrew Capobianco, Silver
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Biography: Hixon is 27 and Capobianco is 21
Event: Men’s 3m synchronized diving
Quote: Hixon: “It feels incredible, I’m so proud of [Andrew]. The way that we performed as a team, the way that we came together… He became one of the best synchro divers in the world and I couldn’t be more proud of the work he’s done to get there.”
86of 113Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team, GoldTeam USA’s 3x3 Basketball Team.Stanislav KrasilnikovTASS via GettyBiography: Stefanie Dolson is 29, Allisha Gray is 26, Kelsey Plum is 26 and Jackie Young is 23Event: Women’s 3x3 basketballQuote: Dolson: “It is incredible. Basketball runs deep in the U.S.A. and to pull this off and win gold is incredible.”
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Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team, Gold
Team USA’s 3x3 Basketball Team.Stanislav KrasilnikovTASS via Getty
Biography: Stefanie Dolson is 29, Allisha Gray is 26, Kelsey Plum is 26 and Jackie Young is 23
Event: Women’s 3x3 basketball
Quote: Dolson: “It is incredible. Basketball runs deep in the U.S.A. and to pull this off and win gold is incredible.”
87of 113Erica Sullivan, SilverODD ANDERSEN/AFP via GettyBiography: 20 years oldEvent: Women’s 1500m freestyle (swimming)Quote: “It was so exciting. Just awesome that I get to do this and really set a landmark for women and also do it in Japan where I have half my family. It means a lot.”
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Erica Sullivan, Silver
Biography: 20 years old
Event: Women’s 1500m freestyle (swimming)
Quote: “It was so exciting. Just awesome that I get to do this and really set a landmark for women and also do it in Japan where I have half my family. It means a lot.”
88of 113Katie Ledecky, GoldKatie Ledecky.Tom Pennington/GettyBiography: 24 years oldEvent: Women’s 1500m freestyle (swimming)Quote: “I definitely wanted to get at least one [gold medal] and I’ve kind of checked that box. I still always have the big picture in mind.”
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Katie Ledecky.Tom Pennington/Getty
Quote: “I definitely wanted to get at least one [gold medal] and I’ve kind of checked that box. I still always have the big picture in mind.”
89of 113Adrienne Lyle, Steffen Peters and Sabine Schut-Kery, SilverBEHROUZ MEHRI/gettyBiography: Lyle, 36, rode horse Salvino, Peters, 56, rode horse Suppenkasper and Schut-Kery, 52 rode horse SanceoEvent: Dressage Grand Prix SpecialQuote: Lyle: “And then this happened …!”
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Adrienne Lyle, Steffen Peters and Sabine Schut-Kery, Silver
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Biography: Lyle, 36, rode horse Salvino, Peters, 56, rode horse Suppenkasper and Schut-Kery, 52 rode horse Sanceo
Event: Dressage Grand Prix Special
Quote: Lyle: “And then this happened …!”
90of 113Jessica Parratto and Delaney Schnell, SilverBiography: Parratto is 27 and Schnell is 22Event: Women’s synchronized 10m platform divingQuote: Schnell: “That last dive was probably one of the most nervewracking dives I’ve done in my entire career.”
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Jessica Parratto and Delaney Schnell, Silver
Biography: Parratto is 27 and Schnell is 22
Event: Women’s synchronized 10m platform diving
Quote: Schnell: “That last dive was probably one of the most nervewracking dives I’ve done in my entire career.”
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Women’s Softball Team, Silver
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Event: Women’s softball
92of 113Carissa Moore, GoldRyan Pierse/Getty ImagesBiography: 28 years oldEvent: Women’s surfingQuote: “I feel super blessed, super fortunate. It’s been an incredible experience. It’s been a crazy couple of days, a little bit of a roller coaster of emotions just trying to figure out the break, find my rhythm, learning how to trust myself without my family here.”
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Carissa Moore, Gold
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Event: Women’s surfing
Quote: “I feel super blessed, super fortunate. It’s been an incredible experience. It’s been a crazy couple of days, a little bit of a roller coaster of emotions just trying to figure out the break, find my rhythm, learning how to trust myself without my family here.”
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Katie Zaferes, Bronze
Event: Women’s triathlon
Quote: “I just gave a little, ‘Hi, Dad.’ I just felt like that was him. I felt him,“she told NBCof a rainbow in the sky during competition that she took as a sign from her late father. “I feel like he’d be so happy.”
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Lilly King, Bronze
Event: Women’s 100m breaststroke (swimming)
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Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles, Simone Biles and Grace McCallum, Silver
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Biography: Lee is 18, Chiles is 20, Biles is 24 and McCallum is 18
Event: Women’s team gymnastics
96of 113Mary Tucker and Lucas Kozeniesky, SilverBiography: Tucker is 20 and Kozeniesky is 26Event: 10m air rifle mixed teamQuote: Kozeniesky: “The first thing [that went through my mind] is that it’s heavy. Thud. Five years of work, done.”
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Mary Tucker and Lucas Kozeniesky, Silver
Biography: Tucker is 20 and Kozeniesky is 26
Event: 10m air rifle mixed team
Quote: Kozeniesky: “The first thing [that went through my mind] is that it’s heavy. Thud. Five years of work, done.”
97of 113Regan Smith, BronzeBiography: 19 years oldEvent: Women’s 100m backstroke (swimming)Quote: “I really went out there and gave it my all. It was a super-stacked heat, so the fact that I came away with a medal, I really can’t ask for much more.’’
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Regan Smith, Bronze
Event: Women’s 100m backstroke (swimming)
Quote: “I really went out there and gave it my all. It was a super-stacked heat, so the fact that I came away with a medal, I really can’t ask for much more.''
98of 113Ryan Murphy, BronzeBiography: 26 years oldEvent: Men’s 100m backstroke (swimming)Quote: “It’s definitely a mix of emotions. Being third in the world is no shame but obviously you want to go out there and win. That was the best I had this day. Hats off to the Russian guys.”
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Ryan Murphy, Bronze
Event: Men’s 100m backstroke (swimming)
Quote: “It’s definitely a mix of emotions. Being third in the world is no shame but obviously you want to go out there and win. That was the best I had this day. Hats off to the Russian guys.”
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Biography: 17 years old
Quote: “It’s just incredible to come out of the water and see my name on the scoreboard.”
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Vincent Hancock, Gold
Event: Men’s skeet final (shooting)
Quote: “The second that I knew that I was going to win, the nerves usually will just go away, but they stayed. And I’m like, Dude, you just won — again. This is what we’ve been working for every day and this is the goal.”
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Amber English, Gold
Biography: 31 years old
Event: Women’s skeet (shooting)
Quote: “We are very fortunate to be here to be able to compete. You know everyone wanted to compete last year but we are very fortunate to still be here and do what we do. We appreciate everything.”
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Zach Apple, Bowen Becker, Caeleb Dressel and Blake Pieroni, Gold
Biography: Apple, Becker and Dressel are 24 and Pieroni is 25
Event: Men’s 4x100 freestyle relay (swimming)
Quote: “All of us love that relay. We have immense amount of confidence in that relay. All of us love 100 freestyle. We don’t really pay attention to who’s on the relay from the other countries, we just worry about ourselves and our lane, and putting the four fastest splits out that we can,” Pieroni said.
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Katie Ledecky, Silver
Event: Women’s 400m freestyle (swimming)
Quote: “It was certainly a tough race and I delivered. I couldn’t do much better than that. It was a tremendous race, a lot of fun. I can’t be too disappointed. It was my second-best swim ever. I felt like I fought tooth and nail and that’s all you can ask for.”
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Lee Kiefer, Gold
Event: Women’s individual foil (fencing)
Quote: “I still can’t believe it. I was so calm, and now I am calm and confused. I want to be ready for my husband [fencer Gerek Meinhardt]’s event tomorrow and our team event.”
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Anastasija Zolotic, Gold
Event: Women’s 57kg (taekwondo)
Quote: “My 8-year-old self was running around the school yard saying I was going to be Olympic champion but she could never have imagined what this moment is like. It’s unbelievable. It really hasn’t sunk in yet.”
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Jagger Eaton, Bronze
Event: Men’s street (skateboarding)
Quote: “I FaceTimed my dad about 10 minutes after I figured out I was third and I just started yelling. I don’t know, really — I don’t know if I made out words. I just started yelling and I was so hyped and I’m so hyped, because my whole family worked so hard for this too.”
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William Shaner, Gold
Event: Men’s 10m air rifle (shooting)
Quote: “It feels amazing. I’m only 20, but I’ve been doing this since I was 8. I’ve been doing this a long time, so I’ve been able to get a good score and progress. To finally achieve what I came here to do is amazing.”
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Erika Brown, Natalie Hinds, Simone Manuel and Abbey Weitzeil, Bronze
Event: Women’s 4x100m freestyle relay (swimming)
Quote: Manuel, whohad struggledin qualifying for Team USA, said, “Even though the last couple of months have not been the greatest for me, I’ve trained really hard the past four-and-a-half, five years. So eventually that hard work will show up.”
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Jay Litherland, Silver
Event: Men’s 400m individual medley (swimming)
Quote: “It feels good. It is a dream of mine. In Rio, I got fifth and it didn’t feel satisfying. To come back and do this with Chase, it means a lot.”
110of 113Kieran Smith, BronzeBiography: 21-year-old from Connecticut competing in his first OlympicsEvent: Men’s 400m freestyle (swimming)Quote: “I sprinted my butt off the last 50 like it was a 50 free. It was a really fun race.”
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Kieran Smith, Bronze
Biography: 21-year-old from Connecticut competing in his first Olympics
Event: Men’s 400m freestyle (swimming)
Quote: “I sprinted my butt off the last 50 like it was a 50 free. It was a really fun race.”
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Emma Weyant, Silver
Biography: 19-year-old from Florida; this is her Olympic debut
Event: Women’s 400m individual medley (swimming)
Quote: “I’m super happy to race the best in the world. I stuck to my strengths, which is the back end of the race. I’m happy with it.”
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Quote: “It is incredible, an honor. We got to watch Chase Kalisz and Jay Litherland right before we swam and we were ready to go and do it for the U.S.”
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Chase Kalisz, Gold
Quote: “It is my lifelong dream. It is what everyone dreams of in the sport. I do feel like I let the U.S. down in 2016, even though I swam faster here. The U.S. has a proud legacy in the 400m individual medley. This was my redemption story.”
source: people.com
