More than 1,000 former, incoming, or current NCAA student-athletes will be showcasing their talents at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris this summer. These student-athletes hail from over 100 countries, with close to 400 of them proudly representing Team USA. Throughout the duration of the Olympics, from July 26 to August 11, we’ll be closely monitoring and celebrating the achievements of these remarkable student-athletes who win medals.
It’s important to note that all medal winners will be recognized individually, highlighting their exceptional performances in their respective events. To get a glimpse of these athletes’ previous successes, you can also check out their performances at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
As of the latest update at 9:15 a.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 5, here are some of the standout medal winners:
Gold Medalists:
– Vivian Kong from Stanford won gold in Fencing Women’s Individual Epee
– Jack Alexy from California, along with his teammates, clinched gold in Swimming Men’s 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay
– Chris Guiliano from Notre Dame was part of the winning team in Swimming Men’s 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay
– Hunter Armstrong from Ohio State stood atop the podium for Swimming Men’s 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay
– Caeleb Dressel from Florida, a key member of Swimming Men’s 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay team, also won gold
– And many more outstanding performances across various events
Silver Medalists:
– Kate Douglass from Virginia secured silver in Swimming Women’s 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay
– Gretchen Walsh from Virginia showcased her talent in Swimming Women’s 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay, earning silver
– Torri Huske from Stanford contributed to the silver medal-winning performance in Swimming Women’s 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay
– And other notable silver medal achievements by NCAA student-athletes
Bronze Medalists:
– Eszter Muhari from Notre Dame displayed skill and determination in Fencing Women’s Individual Epee, earning bronze
– Katie Ledecky from Stanford added to her impressive resume with a bronze in Swimming Women’s 400m Freestyle
– Mohamed Elsayed from LIU showcased his talent in Fencing Men’s Individual Epee, securing a bronze
– And several other NCAA student-athletes who excelled and brought home bronze medals
This year’s Olympics in Paris have been a platform for NCAA student-athletes to shine on the international stage, showcasing their hard work, dedication, and exceptional skills. As the games progress, we look forward to witnessing more remarkable performances and celebrating the successes of these talented individuals representing their countries and universities with pride.