Arizona’s Olympians Shine on Day 9 of the 2024 Paris Games: August 4 Highlights

Arizona’s Olympians showcased their skills on various platforms this Sunday, including basketball courts, tracks, and golf courses. Here’s a summary of their performances and achievements.

PARIS, France — The second half of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris began with Arizona’s athletes already making significant impacts. Gymnast Jade Carey seized two medals (gold and bronze), Jagger Eaton grabbed his second silver in skateboarding, and swimmer Léon Marchand triumphed with four golds in home waters.

On Sunday, more Arizonans etched their names in the list of medalists. Here’s an overview of Arizona athletes who competed and their outcomes:

USA men vs. The Netherlands

USA: Jimmer Fredette (Phoenix Suns alum)

Team USA lost to the Netherlands 21-6, with Fredette sidelined due to torn ligaments. Consequently, Team USA was eliminated, falling to seventh place in pool play. Lithuania and France advanced to the semifinals.

Men’s Individual

USA: Brady Ellison (Globe)

Ellison triumphed over Turkey and South Korea in earlier rounds but lost the gold medal shoot-out to South Korea’s Woojin Kim, earning a silver medal.

Women’s Group Phase

Nigeria vs. Canada

Nigeria: Promise Amukamara (Apollo High School/ASU)

Nigeria defeated Canada, with Amukamara scoring 12 points and advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time.

USA vs. Germany

USA: Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Kahleah Copper (Phoenix Mercury)

Team USA dominated Germany 87-68, securing the top spot in Group C. Taurasi, Copper, and Griner all contributed, setting up a quarterfinal face-off against Nigeria.

Women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase

Canada: Regan Yee (ASU)

Yee finished last and was eliminated.

Women’s Hammer Throw

Norway: Beatrice Nedberge Llano (ASU)

Llano finished 15th in Group A and was eliminated.

Men’s 110-meter hurdles

USA: Freddie Crittenden (Phoenix Track Club)

Crittenden strategically jogged through his heat to prepare for the repechage round after an injury, planning a stronger comeback.

Men’s 1,500-meters

USA: Hobbs Kessler (Flagstaff), Great Britain: Neil Gourley (Flagstaff)

Both athletes advanced to the final with impressive semifinals times.

Women’s Preliminary Round

Canada vs. The Netherlands

Canada: Blaire McDowell (ASU), Netherlands: Bente Rogge, Lieke Rogge (ASU)

The Rogge sisters led the Netherlands to a 20-11 victory over Canada, both teams advancing to the quarterfinals.

France vs. Greece

France: Mia Rycraw (ASU)

France was eliminated after losing to Greece, with Rycraw conceding 11 goals.

Men’s Stroke Play Final Round

Spain: Jon Rahm (ASU)

Rahm finished tied for fifth after a fluctuating final round.

USA: Wyndham Clark (Scottsdale)

Clark rebounded from a rough start to finish tied for 14th.

Canada: Nick Taylor (Scottsdale)

Taylor concluded the tournament tied for 30th. Scottie Scheffler of the USA clinched gold.

Men’s 4×100-meter Medley Relay

France: Léon Marchand (ASU)

Marchand collected his fifth medal (bronze) in the relay event.

Women’s 4×100-meter Medley Relay

USA: Regan Smith (ASU)

Smith and the US team set a world record, capturing gold.

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