Stanford in Paris: Daily Updates on Former and Current Stanford Athletes Participating in the Paris Olympics

Dylan Grausz, Jason Burke | Aug 11, 2024

Jul 28, 2024; Nanterre, France; Gretchen Walsh (USA), Torri Huske (USA) and Yufei Zhang (China) in the women’s 100-meter butterfly medal ceremony during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Paris La Défense Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports / Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

The Summer Olympics are here. In what was a record breaking year, 60 current and former Stanford Cardinal athletes were selected to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, representing a variety of nations in a variety of different sports. Each and every athlete heads to Paris looking to achieve one thing: winning a gold medal for their nation. Here is a list of every Stanford athlete, current and former, who are competing in this year’s games. 

Note: This list is updated each morning during the Olympic games.

Valerie Allman (USA)- women’s track and field (gold medal in discus)- (2013-2018). Allman won gold on Monday with a throw of 69.50m, which was two meters further than the silver medalist.

Jul 24, 2014; Eugene, OR, USA; Valerie Allman (USA) throws 171-9 (52.36m) in the womens discus qualifying to advance in the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Kelsey Bing (USA)- women’s field hockey- (2016-20). The U.S women's field hockey ended up winning their final match on Saturday, 1-0 against South Africa, but they had one draw and two losses already in hand and have been eliminated from contention.

Jul 29, 2024; Colombes, France; United States goalkeeper Kelsey Bing (31) defends against Spain during a pool B match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Yves-du-Manoir. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports / Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports

Alex Bowen (USA)- men’s water polo- (2011-15). The U.S. men's water polo team won a close one against Australia, 11-10, in the quarterfinals and play again on Friday in the semifinals. They lost to Serbia, 10-6, and were forced into the bronze medal game. They defeated Hungary, 11-8, to secure that medal.

Jul 28, 2024; Paris, France; United States driver Alex Bowen (9) in action against Italy in a water polo group stage match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Aquatics Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY Sports / Jack Gruber-USA TODAY Sports

Esther Briz Zamarano (Spain)- women’s rowing (pair)- (2018-2022). The Spain women's rowing team finished second in the repechage stage, needing to win to advance. They have now been elimated from contention.

Serena Browne (Canada)- women’s water polo- (2022-present). Team Canada is 1-0 after defeating China 12-7 on Wednesday, and lost to Australia on Friday, 10-7. Their final group stage match against the Netherlands, a 20-11 defeat, still got them into the quarterfinals. They lost 18-8 against Spain on Tuesday and Italy (10-5) on Thursday in the 5th/8th place match. Canada also lost the 7th/8th game to Greece, 19-10.

Jul 29, 2024; Paris, France; Canada centre back Serena Browne (10) in action against Hungary in a women's water polo group play match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Aquatics Centre. Mandatory Credit: Andrew P. Scott-USA TODAY Sports / Andrew P. Scott-USA TODAY Sports

Peter Chatain (United States)- bronze medal in men’s rowing (eight)- (2018-2023). The U.S. men's rowing (eight) team collected a bronze medal, finishing with a time of 5:25.28.

Kassidy Cook (United States)- women’s diving (silver medal 3m synchronized)- (2013-18). Kassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon took home the first medal for Stanford, winning silver in women's 3m synchronized diving.

Jul 27, 2024; Paris, France; Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook (USA) celebrate after placing second and winning the silver medal in the women's 3m synchronized springboard diving competition during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Aquatics Centre. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports / Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

Elise Cranny (United States)- women’s track and field (5,000m)- (2014-2019). Cranny placed 10th in the 5,000m with a time of 14:48.06.

Jun 28, 2024; Eugene, OR, USA; Elise Cranny leads Helen Schlachtenhaufen in a women's 1,500m semifinal during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Azja Czajkowski (United States)- women’s rowing (pair)- (2018-2023). The U.S. women's rowing team finished just outside of the medals, placing fourth overall with a time of 7:05.31.

Jessica Thoennes and Azja Czajkowski after winning the women's pairs on Sunday during the final day of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Rowing Trials at Benderson Park. / THOMAS BENDER / USA TODAY NETWORK

Oscar da Silva (Germany)- men’s basketball- (2017-2021). Germany has won their first three games, defeating Japan by 20, Brazil by 13, and France by 14. They defeated Greece 76-63 in the quarterfinals and fell to France, 73-69 in the semifinals. They had a chance for the bronze against Serbia, but fell 93-83.

Feb 11, 2021; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal forward Oscar da Silva (13) defends against Colorado Buffaloes guard D'Shawn Schwartz (5) during the second half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports / Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Tierna Davidson (USA)- women’s soccer- (2016-2019). The U.S. women's soccer team won their three matches in the first round, most recently beating Australia 2-1 on Wednesday. They also took down Japan, 1-0, in the quarterfinals. They defeated Germany in the semifinals on Tuesday, getting them into the gold medal game, in which they defeated Brazil 1-0.

Jul 13, 2024; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; United States defender Tierna Davidson (12) controls the ball against Mexico during the second half at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Emily Delleman (USA)- women’s rowing (quadruple sculls)- (2016-2020). The United States did not medal in the quadruple skulls, with Great Britain taking the gold, the Netherlands winning silver, and Germany securing bronze.

Jul 27, 2024; Vaires-sur-Marne, France; Grace Joyce, Emily Delleman, Teal Cohen and Lauren O'Connor (USA) compete in women's quadruple sculls rowing heats during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sarah Phipps-USA TODAY Sports / Sarah Phipps-USA TODAY Sports

Juliette Dhalluin (France)- women’s water polo- (incoming transfer). Water polo is still finishing up the group stages, with the French holding a 1-1 record, beating Italy 9-8, and losing to Spain 15-6. France lost to the U.S., 17-5 on Friday, and then dropped their final match against Greece 11-4, which eliminated them from contention.

Célia Dupré (Switzerland)- women’s rowing (quadruple sculls)- (2022-present). Switzerland did not compete for a medal.

Malindi Elmore (Canada)- women’s track and field (marathon)- (1998-2003). Elmore finished in 35th place with a time of 2:31:08. The Netherlands' Sifan Hassan set an Olympic record with a time of 2:22:55 to take home the gold.

Malindi Elmore wins first place as she crosses the finish line next to Tempe Beach Park at the Rock 'n' Roll Arizona half marathon on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. Rock N Roll 18 / Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK

Megumi Field (United States)- artistic swimming- (incoming freshman). Field and team U.S.A. placed second and earned silver. She competed in the women's duet on Friday and Saturday, with her and her partner finishing 10th.

Apr 16, 2024; New York, New York, USA; U.S. Olympic athlete Megumi Field poses for a photo at the USOC Media Summit in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Mariott Marquis. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports / Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Grant Fisher (United States)- men’s track and field (5,000m, bronze in 10,000m)- (2015-2019). Fisher won the bronze medal in the 10,000m, sneaking up on the leader towards the end of the race, but then dropping from second to third at the last possible moment. He pulled the same tricks in the 5,000, starting the final lap in ninth place, but made it past six of those runners in the final 250 meters to secure the bronze. He is the first American man to medal in both the 5,000 and 10,000m in an Olympic Games.

Grant Fisher reacts to fans after winning the 5000m race during day ten of the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. / Abigail Dollins/Statesman Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

Jenna Flynn (United States)- women’s water polo- (2022-present). Flynn is the third Stanford women's water polo player on this list, but the first to be representing the U.S. The U.S. women's team defeated Hungary 5-4 on Tuesday to advance to the semifinals where they lost to Australia, 14-13. The U.S. had a chance for the bronze, but fell to the Netherlands, 11-10.

Jul 29, 2024; Paris, France; Spain left wing Judith Forca Ariza (9) throws the ball against United States driver Jenna Michelle Flynn (5) in women’s water polo group B play during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Aquatics Centre. Mandatory Credit: Andrew P. Scott-USA TODAY Sports / Andrew P. Scott-USA TODAY Sports

Naomi Girma (United States)- womens’ soccer- (2018-2022). The U.S. women's soccer team won their three matches in the first round, most recently beating Australia 2-1 on Wednesday. They also took down Japan, 1-0, in the quarterfinals. They defeated Germany in the semifinals on Tuesday, getting them into the gold medal game, in which they defeated Brazil 1-0.

Naomi Girma, a defender for the U.S. women's national team, poses for a portrait on Monday, April 8, 2024. Girma was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2022 NWSL Draft. / Josh Morgan / USA TODAY NETWORK

Ben Hallock (United States)- men’s water polo- (2016-2019). The U.S. men's water polo team won a close one against Australia, 11-10, in the quarterfinals and play again on Friday in the semifinals. They lost to Serbia, 10-6, and were forced into the bronze medal game. They defeated Hungary, 11-8, to secure that medal.

Apr 16, 2024; New York, New York, USA; U.S. Olympic athlete Ben Hallock poses for a photo at the USOC Media Summit in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Mariott Marquis. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports / Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Hans Henken (United States)- bronze medal in men’s sailing (skiff)- (2011-2015). Hans Henken and his sailing partner Ian Barrows won the bronze medal.

Apr 16, 2024; New York, New York, USA; U.S. Olympic athlete Hans Henken poses for a photo at the USOC Media Summit in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Mariott Marquis. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports / Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Drew Holland (United States)- men’s water polo- (2013-2018). The U.S. men's water polo team won a close one against Australia, 11-10, in the quarterfinals and play again on Friday in the semifinals. They lost to Serbia, 10-6, and were forced into the bronze medal game. They defeated Hungary, 11-8, to secure that medal.

Jul 25, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; United States goalkeeper Drew Holland (13) reacts against Japan during Group A play during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Tatsumi Water Polo Centre. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports / Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports

Asher Hong (United States)- men’s gymnastics bronze medal (team)- (2022-present). Hong was part of the group of young men that captivated the country earlier this week by taking bronze in the team event. The highlights are linked above.

Jul 29, 2024; Paris, France; Asher Hong performs on the parallel bars during the men’s team final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports / Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Madison Hughes (United States)- men's rugby- (present). The U.S. men's rugby team ended up placing eighth in the Paris Olympics, ultimately dropping their final match in the 7/8 game to Argentina, 19-0.

Jul 24, 2024; Paris Saint-Denis, France; Team United States back Madison Hughes (10) in action against Fiji in a rugby Group C match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports / Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports

Torri Huske (United States)- women’s swimming (100m Fly gold medal, 100m Free silver medal, 400m Free Relay silver medal)- (2021-present). Have an Olympics, Torri Huske! That 100m butterfly race was such a thrill, with Huske edging out her teammate by one-tenth of a second.

Jul 31, 2024; Nanterre, France; Torri Huske (USA) in the women’s 100-meter freestyle final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Paris La Défense Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports / Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Dani Jackovich (Australia)- women’s water polo- (2013-2017). Australia went 4-0 in the group stage, including a 14-12 win against Hungary on Sunday. They continued their winning ways against Greece, winning 9-6, and then defeated the United States, 14-13 on Thursday. Australia lost to Spain in the gold medal match, 11-9, but still paddle away with a silver.

Levi Jung-Ruivivar (Philippines)- women’s gymnastics (all-around)- (incoming freshman)

Jul 28, 2024; Paris, France; Levi Ruivivar of Philippines performs on the floor exercise in womenís qualification during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports / Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Vivian Kong (Hong Kong)- women’s fencing (gold medal epee)- (2013-2016). Kong won her gold medal bout 13-12.

Audrey Kwon (United States)- artistic swimming- (incoming freshman). Kwon and team U.S.A. placed second and earned silver.

Katie Ledecky (United States)- women’s swimming (bronze medal 400m free, gold in 800m free, 1,500m free gold medal, silver medal in the 800m free relay)- (2016-2018). Ledecky just continues to bring home medals. Ledecky has made history with her dominance.

Jul 31, 2024; Nanterre, France; Katie Ledecky (USA) in the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Paris La Défense Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports / Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Mackenzie Little (Australia)- women’s track and field (javelin)- (2015-2019). Little qualified for the finals, but ended up finished 12th in the javelin with a distance of 60.32m.

Jul 20, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Mackenzie Little (AUS) reacts after winning the women's javelin at 217-5 (66.27m) during the London Athletics Meet at London Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Justin Lui (Canada)- men’s volleyball- (2018-2023). Canada lost all three of their matches in the group stage and has been eliminated from contention.

Jacklyn Luu (United States)- artistic swimming- (2017-2022). Luu and team U.S.A. placed second and earned silver.

Brody Malone (United States)- men’s gymnastics bronze medal (team)- (2018-2023)

Jul 29, 2024; Paris, France; Brody Malone performs on the parallel bars during the men’s team final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports / Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Simone Manuel (United States)- women’s swimming (silver medal 400m free relay, 50m free)- (2014-2018). Having already won silver in Paris, Manuel was looking for more hardware in the 50m freestyle. She finished sixth in her heat on Saturday and did not advance to the finals in the 50m free.

Jul 25, 2024; Nanterre, FRANCE; USA swimmer Simone Manuel and coach Bob Bowman during swim practice at the 2024 Paris Olympic Summer Games. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports / Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Alexander Massialas (United States)- men’s fencing (individual foil, team foil)- (2013-2017). Alexander won his first match, 15-3, over Jeremy Fafa Keryhuel of Ireland. He was defeated in the Table of 16 by Japan's Iimura Kazuki, 15-8.

Jul 29, 2024; Paris, France; Kazuki Iimura (JPN) defeats Alexander Massialas (USA) in a men's foil individual table of 16 bout during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Grand Palais. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports / Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports

Alberto Mestre (Venezuela)- men’s swimming- (2017-2019). Mestre finished sixth in his heat in the 50m freestyle, 0.32 seconds off the lead.

Andi Murez (Israel)- women’s swimming- (2009-2013).

Nayel Nassar (Egypt)- equestrian (individual show jumping)- (student-non varsity). Nassar's horse suffered a minor injury and he withdrew from the Olympics.

Ryann Neushul (United States)- women’s water polo- (2018-present). The U.S. women's team defeated Hungary 5-4 on Tuesday to advance to the semifinals where they lost to Australia, 14-13. The U.S. had a chance for the bronze, but fell to the Netherlands, 11-10.

Jul 27, 2024; Paris, France; United States of America centre back Ryann Neushul (8) is introduced before the match against Greece in women’s water polo group B play during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Aquatics Centre. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports / Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

Fiona O’Keeffe (United States)- women’s track and field (marathon)- (2016-2019). O'Keeffe dropped out of the marathon after five kilometers, yet no official reason for her DNF is given.

Udodi Onwuzurike (Nigeria)- men’s track and field (200m, 4x100m)- (2021-2023). Onwuzurike finished with a time of 20.72 in the 200m, placing tied for seventh in his semifinal heat. He did not qualify for the finals. He had posted times of 20.55 in the first round, then 20.51 in the repechage round to make it to the semis. The Nigerian 4x100m relay team finished seventh in their heat with a time of 38.20 seconds and did not qualify for the finals.

Jun 9, 2023; Austin, TX, USA; Udodi Onwuzurike of Stanford celebrates after winning the 200m during the NCAA Track & Field Championships at Mike A. Myers Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Kathryn Plummer (United States)- women’s volleyball- (2016-2020). The U.S. women's volleyball team lost to China, 3-2, then defeated Serbia 3-2. They also defeated France 3-0 in their final match of group play. With 6 points in the group stage, they have advanced to the quarterfinals. The U.S. defeated Poland 3-0 in the quarterfinals Brazil, 3-2 on Thursday in the semifinals. Plummer and the U.S. were defeated in the gold medal game by Italy, 3-0, but even with the loss they secure a silver.

Jul 31, 2024; Paris, France; United States outside hitter Kathryn Plummer (22) hits the ball against Serbia in a pool A match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at South Paris Arena 1. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports / Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports

Ron Polonsky (Israel)- men’s swimming (200m breast, 200 IM, 400 IM) - (2021-present). Polonsky finished eighth in the breaststroke in the semi-finals. He finished fifth in the semi-finals in the 200m IM.

Dwight Powell (Canada)- men’s basketball- (2010-2014). Canada went 3-0 in the group stage with wins over Greece (86-79), Australia (93-83), and Spain (88-85), but fell to France (82-73) in the quarterfinals.

Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Canada forward Dwight Powell (7) shoots the ball against USA in the third quarter of the USA Basketball Showcase at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports / Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Jewel Roemer (United States)- women’s water polo- (2021-present). The U.S. women's team defeated Hungary 5-4 on Tuesday to advance to the semifinals where they lost to Australia, 14-13. The U.S. had a chance for the bronze, but fell to the Netherlands, 11-10.

Jul 29, 2024; Paris, France; United States driver Jewel Roemer (9) handles the ball against Spain in women’s water polo group B play during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Aquatics Centre. Mandatory Credit: Andrew P. Scott-USA TODAY Sports / Andrew P. Scott-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor Ruck (Canada)- women’s swimming (50m free, 400m free relay)- (2018-2023). Ruck made it past the heat stage of the 50m free, but was ultimately eliminated from contention in the semifinals.

July 25, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; Taylor Ruck (CAN) reacts after swimming in the women's 100m backstroke heats during the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports / Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Erik Shoji (United States)- men’s volleyball- (2008-2012). The U.S. men's volleyball team defeated Brazil 3-1 on Monday, securing themselves a spot in the semifinals. They lost to Poland on Wednesday, knocking them out of contention for the gold, but they defeated Italy 3-0 to earn the bronze.

Jul 30, 2024; Paris, France; United States libero Erik Shoji (22) celebrates after their win against Germany during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at South Paris Arena 1. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports / Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

Alanna Smith (Australia)- women’s basketball- (2015-2019). Australia defeated Serbia in the quarterfinals, 85-67. Australia was eliminated by the U.S. in the quarterfinals during the Tokyo Olympics, and in the semifinals of the Paris Olympics, 85-64. Smith and her Australian teammates were able to edge out Belgium, 85-81 to secure bronze.

Jul 9, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) dribbles the ball against LA Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Regan Smith (United States)- women’s swimming (100m back silver medal, 200m fly silver medal, 200m back silver medal)- (2021-2022). Smith has already pocketed a silver medals for her backstroke and the butterfly. Smith secured her third medal of the games, placing second in the 200m backstroke.

Jul 31, 2024; Nanterre, France; Regan Smith (USA) in the women’s 200-meter butterfly semifinal during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Paris La Défense Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports / Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Sophia Smith (United States)- women’s soccer- (2018-2020). The U.S. women's soccer team won their three matches in the first round, most recently beating Australia 2-1 on Wednesday. They also took down Japan, 1-0, in the quarterfinals. They defeated Germany in the semifinals on Tuesday, getting them into the gold medal game, in which they defeated Brazil 1-0.

[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Jul 28, 2024; Marseille, France; Sophia Smith of United States in action with Kathrin Hendrich of Germany in a Group B match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Orange Velodrome. Mandatory Credit: Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters via USA TODAY Sports / Reuters-USA TODAY Sports

Katerina Stefanidi (Greece)- women’s track and field (pole vault)- (2008-2012). Stefanidi placed ninth in the pole vault final with a height of 4.70m, or about 15.5 feet. The gold medal winner cleared 4.90m, while silver and bronze each cleared 4.85m.

Aug 5, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; Katerina Stefanidi (GRE) in the women's pole vault final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Maggie Steffens (United States)- women’s water polo- (2012-2017). The U.S. women's team defeated Hungary 5-4 on Tuesday to advance to the semifinals where they lost to Australia, 14-13. The U.S. had a chance for the bronze, but fell to the Netherlands, 11-10.

Jul 29, 2024; Paris, France; United States driver Maggie Steffens (6) handles the ball against Spain in women’s water polo group B play during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Aquatics Centre. Mandatory Credit: Andrew P. Scott-USA TODAY Sports / Andrew P. Scott-USA TODAY Sports

Jonathan Tan (Singapore)- men’s swimming (50m free, 100m free)- (2023-present). Tan finished fifth in his heat for the 100m freestyle with a time of 49.6, just 0.76 second off the lead. He then finished fourth in his heat of the 50m freestyle, just 0.12 seconds off the lead. He is the first swimmer from Singapore to qualify for the Olympics, and has his sights set on 2028.

Aug. 12, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; United States gymnasts (from left) Justin Spring , Kai Wen Tan , Alexander Artemev , Joey Hagerty , Raj Bhavsar and Jonathan Horton during the medal ceremony for the mens gymnastics team final at the National Indoor Stadium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. United States won the bronze medal. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Albane Valenzuela (Switzerland)- women’s golf- (2016-2020). After one round of women's golf, Valenzuela finished at even par, placing her tied for 13th place, and seven back of the leader. She was two over par on both Thursday and Friday, putting her at +4 entering the final round in 32nd place and 13 shots back of the leader. On Saturday, Valenzuela had one heck of a round, going seven under to finish at -3 in the tournament. Those middle rounds did her in, however, and she finished in 13th place.

Jun 23, 2022; Bethesda, Maryland, USA; Albane Valenzuela plays her shot from the 11th tee during the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship golf tournament at Congressional Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports / Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

Juliette Whittaker (United States)- women’s track and field (800m)- (2022-present). Whittaker finished with a time of 1:57.76 in her semifinal heat, and 1:58.50 in the finals, ultimately placing seventh.

Jun 24, 2024; Eugene, OR, USA; Juliette Whittaker reacts after placing third in the women's 800m in 1:58.45 during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Harrison Williams (United States)- men’s track and field (decathlon)- (2014-2019). Williams finished seventh overall in the decathlon with 8,538 total points. He beat the competition soundly in the high jump, recording a total of 963 points in the event by clearing just over seven feet (2.17 meters).

Jun 22, 2024; Eugene, OR, USA; Harrison Williams runs 13.94 in the decathlon 110m hurdles during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Dylan Woodhead (United States)- men’s water polo- (2016-2020). The U.S. men's water polo team won a close one against Australia, 11-10, in the quarterfinals and play again on Friday in the semifinals. They lost to Serbia, 10-6, and were forced into the bronze medal game. They defeated Hungary, 11-8, to secure that medal.

Jul 30, 2024; Paris, France; United States centre back Dylan Woodhead (8) during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Aquatics Centre. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports / Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

Rose Zhang (United States)- women’s golf- (2021-2023). After one round of women's golf, Zhang finished at even par, placing her tied for 13th place, and seven back of the leader. She shot two under par on Thursday, and -5 on Friday, vaulting her up into medal contention at -7 overall. Both of the golfers ahead of her are at -9, and Zhang is tied at -7 with Japan's Miyū Yamashita. Zhang put together her worst round of the tournament on Saturday, going +2. She finished at -5, five shots off the lead, and two back of a bronze.

May 31, 2024; Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA; Rose Zhang (USA) on the 18th green during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports / John Jones-USA TODAY Sports