The U.S. took home half the 12 available medals in an epic pool party in Tokyo on Sunday.
, taking home the gold on in the men's 400-meter individual medley. Teammate Jay Litherland earned second place in the event.
Team USA medalists Jay Litherland and Chase Kalisz pose on the podium after competing in the Men's 400m Individual Medley Final on day two of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 25, 2021.But it turns out Kalisz and Litherland were just setting the tone. For the first time in history, Team USA walked away with six of 12 medals on the opening night of swimming.
In his Olympic debut, Kieran Smith took bronze in the men's 400-meter freestyle, and Emma Weyant and Hali Flickinger took silver and bronze in the women’s 400-meter individual medley, marking the first U.S. women to medal in Tokyo. Kieran Smith of Team USA poses with the bronze medal for the Men's 400m Freestyle Final on day two of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 25, 2021.The women's 4×100 free relay team added to the American sweep with a bronze medal., Team USA celebrated with emotional embraces and beaming smiles.
Kalisz celebrates winning the gold medal with silver medalist Litherland in the Men's 400m Individual Medley Final.In a nod to NBC, the swim finals were held in the morning on Tokyo time rather than their usual evening slot, so the finals could be viewed during prime time in the U.S.Kait Hanson is a contributing writer for TODAY.com. A graduate of Penn State University, she began her career in sports and happily wakes up at 6 a.m. for games thanks to the time change at her home in Hawaii.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Swimmer Chase Kalisz wins first Team USA gold medal at Tokyo Olympics'My heart is about to pop out of my chest,' former Olympian Michael Phelps said on NBC. 'I'm so stoked right now.'
Leer más »
Jill Biden cheers on Team USA as Olympic Games get underway in Tokyo, JapanFirst lady Jill Biden spent her final day in Japan cheering on Team USA at three Olympic events as the Games got underway in Tokyo on Saturday.
Leer más »
Here's What Team USA Wore to Today's Tokyo Olympics Opening CeremonyTeam USA athletes are wearing Ralph Lauren outfits as their Olympic and Paralympic opening ceremony parade uniforms in Tokyo this summer.
Leer más »
Where to Shop Official Team USA Gear for the 2021 Tokyo OlympicsGet the official men's and women's soccer team uniforms plus hoodies, tees and more!
Leer más »
Read Jill Biden's open letter to Team USA athletes at Tokyo OlympicsYour entire nation is cheering you on — and we are so grateful for what you’ve given us.
Leer más »
If You're Excited for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Shop This Cute Team USA MerchOkay, I know this isn't very patriotic-looking, but the Olympic surfers this year will no doubt be wearing some pieces from Roxy's new collection featuring Liberty prints, like this one here. The brand has long partnered with professional surfers, and Caroline Marks and Stephanie Gilmore are two competing in Tokyo.
Leer más »