The Paris 2024 Olympics saw American universities demonstrating their prowess across a range of sports, with several institutions emerging as leaders in the medal tally. Here’s a look at the top universities that excelled in the medal counts:
1. Stanford University
Stanford University leads with a remarkable total of 34 medals, showcasing its strength in various disciplines:
- Gold: 12
- Silver: 11
- Bronze: 11
Prominent athletes include:
Katie Ledecky: Secured two golds, one silver, and one bronze.
Torri Huske: Achieved three golds and two silvers, surpassing Ledecky in gold medals.
Vivian Kong: Clinched Hong Kong’s first gold in fencing.
Kassidy Cook: Won silver in the women’s synchronized 3m springboard diving.
2. University of California
The University of California (UC) also had a stellar performance, amassing 17 medals:
- Gold: 4
- Silver: 6
- Bronze: 7
Key contributors:
Ryan Murphy: Won a medal of each color — gold, silver, and bronze.
Jack Alexy and Abbey Weitzeil: Both earned a gold and silver.
The university excelled in swimming, rowing, and water polo.
3. University of Texas
The University of Texas achieved a total of 16 medals:
- Gold: 6
- Silver: 7
- Bronze: 3
Notable athletes:
Kevin Durant: Secured a gold in basketball, marking his fourth Olympic gold medal.
Ryan Crouser: Became the only three-time Olympic gold medalist in shot put.
Tara Davis-Woodhall: Celebrated her long-jump gold with Texas pride.
4. University of Virginia
The University of Virginia (UVA) earned 14 medals, with a strong showing in swimming:
- Gold: 7
- Silver: 5
- Bronze: 2
Highlight athletes:
Gretchen Walsh: Won two golds and two silvers in swimming.
Kate Douglass: Also achieved two golds and two silvers in swimming.
5. University of Southern California
The University of Southern California (USC) rounded out the top five with a total of 12 medals:
- Gold: 4
- Silver: 5
- Bronze: 3
Noteworthy achievements:
Andre De Grasse and Rai Benjamin: Both earned gold medals in track and field.
Anni Espar: Won gold in water polo, contributing to Spain’s first women’s title in the sport.
These universities not only showcased their athletic capabilities but also reinforced their status as top institutions for developing world-class athletes.
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