It has been 5 days since the Paris Olympics Grand Opening and over 100 medals have been won. Out of these, the USA currently has the most medals numbering 27 and number 7 on the medal board.Â
It sounds perfect, but not yet. While we aim for the top spot, DMV area athletes are making home proud. Our athletes have made significant contributions to Team USA’s medal count, particularly in swimming events.
Day 1 – July 27
Bethesda’s Katie Ledecky, the most decorated female swimmer in Olympic history, secured the DMV’s first medal. Though she entered the race with the fastest qualifying time, Ledeand her first-ever bronze medal
Day 2 – July 28
Arlington native Torri Huske, 21, a Yorktown High School alumna, clinched gold in the 100m butterfly with a nail-biting finish, edging out the world record holder by a mere .04 seconds. This marked the first gold medal for a local athlete in these Games.
July 29:
Tatiana Nazlymov lost in the individual Sabre round of 32 in Fencing
July 30:
Torri Huske came 4th place in 100m freestyle and Hadley Husisian competed in team Épée events in Fencing
While not from the DMV area, University of Virginia senior Gretchen Walsh has also impressed, winning medals in the same events as Huske.
As of press time today, July 31, Team USA leads the overall medal count with 4 gold, 12 silver, 11 bronze. China leads with 8 gold medals followed by Japan, France, Great Britain, and Australia.Â
The Games continue to showcase extraordinary athletic performances, with DMV athletes playing a crucial role in Team USA’s success. Come 3:00 p.m., we await what legendary Ken Durant can do without downplaying the wonders from the Bright Stars of South Sudan. Regardless of the outcome, it will be a win for the black culture.
