Competitive Success 2021
2021 Impact Report - Athlete Excellence
TEAM USA WRESTLERS EARNED NINE MEDALS IN TOKYO
TEAM USA WRESTLERS EARNED NINE MEDALS IN TOKYO
U.S. wrestlers brought home nine medals – more than any other nation, and the most medals won by the team since 1984. Clinching the gold were Gable Steveson, David Taylor and Tamyra Mensah-Stock, the first Black woman to win a wrestling gold.
Historic Firsts at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Caleb Dressel
Left Tokyo as the winningest athlete of any nation with five fold medals in swimming.
Next slide: Allyson FelixAllyson Felix
Cemented her status as the most decorated American in Olympic track and field history with her two medals in Tokyo
Next slide: Xander Schauffele and Nelly KordaXander Schauffele and Nelly Korda
Swept the men's and women's individual golf titles, becoming the first American golfers to claim Olympic gold in individual events in 121 years.
Next slide: Sue Bird and Diana TaurasiSue Bird and Diana Taurasi
With five gold medals each, became the winningest Olympic basketball players in history
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Became the first Hmong American to compete in the Olympic Games, and the first to win gold in the women's gymnastics all-around competition
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A Cuban American who earned the silver medal in baseball, became the sixth athlete in Olympic history, and the third American to win medals in both summer and winter Games.
Next slide: Nicole AhsingerNicole Ahsinger
Tied for the highest finish ever by an American in trampoline at 6th place.
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Won 10 medals in debut events, with Carissa More becoming the first to win gold in women's surfing.
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Collected 27 medals in team events, extending its winning streaks in men's basketball (4), women's water polo (3) and women's basketball (7). Women's indoor volleyball won its first gold medal, sweeping longtime rivals.
Historic Firsts at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Jessica Long
Five-time Paralympian, furthered her legacy by earning her 29th Paralympic medal.
Next slide: Brad SnyderBrad Snyder
In his Crossover to paratriathlon, became the first U.S. male triathlete to win Olympic or Paralympic gold.
Next slide: Oksana MastersOksana Masters
Featured two gold-medal performances, cementing her legacy as a 10-time Paralympic medalist in four sports
Next slide: Roxanne TrunnellRoxanne Trunnell
Became the first American equestrian to win individual gold at an Olympic or Paralympic Games since 2000
Next slide: Ian SeidenfeldIan Seidenfeld
Became the first U.S. Paralympic table tennis champion in 25 years; he was coached by his father, Atlanta 1996 Paralympic medalist Mitchel Seidenfeld
Next slide: Evan MedellEvan Medell
Made history as the first U.S. medalist in Para taekwondo during the sport's debut in Tokyo
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RYAN CROUSER Track&Field