The 2024 Paris Olympics have officially begun, with the United States taking the lead in total medals won. As of Tuesday, the American athletes have accumulated a total of 20 medals, comprised of three gold, eight silver, and nine bronze. Some notable American medalists include the men’s swimming 4×100 freestyle relay team, which included Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong, and Caeleb Dressel, who took home the gold. Torri Huske earned a gold medal in the women’s swimming 100-meter butterfly, while Lee Kiefer secured a gold in women’s fencing individual foil.
In addition to gold medals, the United States has also seen success in silver and bronze. Athletes such as Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook won silver in the women’s synchronized 3-meter springboard, while Kate Douglass, Torri Huske, Gretchen Walsh, and Simone Manuel claimed silver in the women’s swimming 4×100 freestyle relay. Other silver medalists include Haley Batten in women’s cross-country mountain biking, Gretchen Walsh in women’s swimming 100-meter butterfly, Nic Fink in men’s swimming 100-meter breaststroke, Jagger Eaton in men’s street skateboarding, Katie Grimes in women’s swimming 400-meter individual medley, and Lauren Scruggs in women’s fencing individual foil.
The American athletes have also secured several bronze medals in various events. Chloe Dygert won bronze in women’s road cycling individual time trial, while Katie Ledecky claimed bronze in women’s swimming 400-meter freestyle. Carson Foster took home bronze in men’s swimming 400-meter individual medley, and Nyjah Huston secured bronze in men’s street skateboarding. The men’s gymnastics team final, consisting of Asher Hong, Paul Juda, Brody Malone, Stephen Nedoroscik, and Frederick Richard, also earned a bronze medal. Emma Weyant won bronze in women’s swimming 400-meter individual medley, Luke Hobson in men’s swimming 200-meter freestyle, Ryan Murphy in men’s swimming 100-meter backstroke, and Nick Itkin in men’s fencing individual foil.
Overall, the United States has demonstrated strong performances in a variety of sports at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with athletes securing medals in swimming, fencing, gymnastics, cycling, skateboarding, and more. The American team has shown depth and talent across multiple disciplines, showcasing their skills and determination on the world stage. With several events still remaining in the Olympics, American athletes continue to strive for success and seek to add to their medal count, representing their country with pride and excellence in competition.
